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IRELAND can forget about experimenting with the oval ball in any future test in the International Rules series, according to Australian captain James Hird.

SO, the Aussies go back to Australia “with their pride restored”, according to Colm O’Rourke, following Sunday’s improved performance in the second leg of the International Series? I don’t think so.

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.

GARDAÍ are investigating claims that Australian captain James Hird received a number of phoned death threats the night before last Sunday's first International Rules test against Ireland.

The GAA has today issued a statement condemning the alleged death threats received by Australian International Rules series captain James Hird.

It has been claimed that death threats have been made against the Australian International Rules team.

THE element of compromise on both sides is what makes the International Rules Series so appealing to players and the public, the Australian manager Gary Lyon stated yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN manager Gary Lyon vowed yesterday that his team will "play hard and tackle hard" in the Coca-Cola International Rules Series against Ireland in Croke Park.