Australia comfortably claimed the 2005 International Rules Series and the Cormac McAnallen Cup today as Pete McGrath's Ireland side were soundly beaten 63-42 in a hard-edged second Test in Melbourne.

Australia comfortably claimed the 2005 International Rules Series and the Cormac McAnallen Cup in Melbourne today as Pete McGrath's Ireland side were soundly beaten 63-42 in front of 45,428 spectators at the Telstra Dome.

MORE than 20 years later than he wished, Larry Tompkins is experiencing the buzz of international competition.

KEVIN SHEEDY is a genius. That was the word from the jubilant Australian camp after the country’s record-breaking 36-point win over Ireland in the first Foster’s International Rules Test in Perth on Friday night.

Australian coach Kevin Sheedy has named a speed-laden, new-look squad for the forthcoming International Rules Series with Ireland.