International Rules Series: Ireland 50 Australia 29

JUST 14,000 spectators are expected to attend Friday’s International Rules second Test at the Gold Coast’s Metricon Stadium.

Qantas Airways has grounded all aircraft over an industrial dispute which has disrupted the travel plans of the Ireland International Rules squad.

INITIAL reports about Emmet Bolton’s serious injury picked in yesterday’s International Rules game are positive.

Kildare defender Emmet Bolton suffered concussion during the third quarter of Ireland's International Rules Test win against Australia earlier today.

Australia 36 (1-8-6) Ireland 80 (4-17-5)

KARL LACEY is expected to be the odd man out for tomorrow’s International Rules first test.