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.

KEVIN SHEEDY has vowed that there will be no let up in the intensity that helped Australia to a 36-point belting of Ireland in the first international rules test last Friday night.

Ireland manager Pete McGrath watched helplessly as his side were given a kicking masterclass by Australia in this morning's Coca-Cola International Rules first Test.

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