AUSSIE RULES bosses have warned that the International Rules series against Ireland is at risk and called upon the 16 AFL clubs to support the hybrid game.

Australian captain James Hird has urged the AFL's best players to realise the importance of representing their country in the annual International Rules series.

Australia have gained just three aggregate points on Ireland as they lead the International Rules second test by 26-23 at Croke Park.

AUSSIE Rules coach Gary Lyon yesterday offered an insight into the visitors' mentality ahead of Sunday's second Coca-Cola test at Croke Park.

Essendon Bomber Adam McPhee is doubtful for Sunday's second International Rules test.

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín will be watched closely by representatives from Australian Rules club Carlton during the International Rules series, the Evening Echo has reported.

Australian International Rules team coach has Garry Lyon said the Aussies are set to claim their third consecutive International Rules Series.

The Australia squad is due to arrive in Ireland this morning ahead of this year's International Rules series.

IRELAND’S Kerry and Mayo contingent face a near-impossible task in adapting to the International Rules game before Sunday week’s first test against Australia, according to selector John Tobin.

Despite a total of 17 withdrawals, Australian coach Garry Lyon has insisted that his new-look squad is ready to win a third consecutive International Rules series later this month.

Australia manager Garry Lyon fears that Steven McDonnell will cause his side serious problems during tomorrow's International Rules decider in Melbourne.

Australian player Matthew Scarlett will miss out on Friday's concluding test in the International Rules series after being hit with a three game ban.

AUSTRALIAN coach Garry Lyon has hit out at critics of his team’s physical approach to last Friday night’s 10-point win over Ireland in the Foster’s International Rules series opener in Perth.

Australia manager Garry Lyon reflected on his side's International Rules test victory over Ireland in Perth and then admitted that the three goals his side scored were the key to victory.

Australian boss Garry Lyon has vowed to hit Ireland where it hurts most ahead of Friday's International Rules test opener at the Subiaco Bowl in Perth.

THE Munster hurling team to play Connacht in the semi-final of the Railway Cup at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick tomorrow includes the Ó hAilpín brothers, Seán Óg and Setanta.

THE Australian selectors have picked a young squad, well-suited to International Rules, for the two-Test series against Ireland, according to coach Garry Lyon.

Australian coach Garry Lyon has named his 27-man squad ahead of the International Rules test series against Ireland Down Under later this month.

THE lessons learned from "embarrassing" home defeats 12 months ago proved crucial in Australia's triumph in the Coca-Cola International Rules Series, manager Garry Lyon said yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN coach Garry Lyon yesterday pleaded with the Irish media and public to lay off his under-fire squad.

GAA sources have confirmed that over 70,000 tickets have already been sold for Sunday's International Rules second test at Croke Park.

Australian coach Garry Lyon praised his side's show of courage as they came back from the dead to beat Ireland 65-58 at Croke Park.

Australian coach Garry Lyon insists the pressure to pull off an International Rules series win is immense.

Australia have made 24 changes to last year’s victorious international rules squad for this year’s three-match tour down under.