Paul Murphy is hoping the changes to the GAA calendar from 2018 will contribute a less hectic end of year schedule in Kerry.

Despite the brilliance of Conor McManus and Michael Murphy, Ireland wilted in the Adelaide heat and have it all to do to retain the International Rules series in next Saturday’s test in Perth.

Like their last two All-Ireland final clashes, champions Dublin have pipped Mayo by one in the 2017 PwC All-Stars, picking up seven to Mayo’s six.

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WE’RE at the Subiaco Oval in Perth. It’s the first Test. Sitting in the press box, I can see that Páraic Duffy has stationed himself at the edge of the tunnel where the players will come onto the pitch.

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Bath centre Shontayne Hape will make his England Test debut in Saturday’s Cook Cup clash with Australia at the Subiaco Oval in Perth.

JP Pietersen and Andries Bekker are to return home from Australia after sustaining injuries during South Africa’s 32-25 Tri-Nations victory over the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

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AUSTRALIA have finalised preparations for today’s Tri-Nations clash with South Africa at Subiaco Oval in Perth and remain confident of a victory to remain alive in the competition.

Ruan Pienaar was today handed a surprise recall to the starting line-up for South Africa’s Tri-Nations encounter against Australia in Perth on Saturday.

AUSTRALIA’S hopes of climbing back into Tri Nations contention have been dealt a crushing blow with second-rower Nathan Sharpe and classy centre Berrick Barnes ruled out of Saturday night’s Test against South Africa in Perth.

THANKFULLY, the first test in the International Rules Series between Ireland and Australia worked a treat.

Ireland International Rules manager Sean Boylan and debutant Leighton Glynn both spoke of their relief following Ireland's 45-44 first Test victory at the Subiaco Oval in Perth today.

Ireland started strongly in their quest to deny Australia a three-in-a-row of International Rules Series successes, by carving out a hard-earned 45-44 victory before a 35,153 attendance at the Subiaco Oval in Perth.

Ireland manager Sean Boylan has selected an all-Tyrone half-forward line for today's International Rules first Test against Australia at the Subiaco Oval in Perth (throw-in 11.30am Irish time).

Australia have put an International Rules debutant in goal for tomorrow's first Test against Sean Boylan's Ireland side in Perth.

IRISH AFL star Colm Begley has yet to finalise a new contract with the Brisbane Lions. Begley returned to his native Laois for the past month and admits he doesn’t know what his Australian future holds.

AUSTRALIAN coach Mick Malthouse will not ask his players to rein in their natural aggression despite the future of International Rules depending on their behaviour, while Ireland captain Seán Cavanagh described the last Series, which was marred by violence as the “low point” of his career.

Australia kick-started their Tri-Nations campaign with victory over South Africa at Subiaco Oval.

SOUTH AFRICA coach Peter De Villiers has made some tough calls ahead of tomorrow night’s Tri-Nations Test in Perth against Australia with the Springboks looking to head home with another win.

MICK MALTHOUSE was yesterday confirmed as the new coach to the Australian International Rules team and the Collingwood boss has promised that there will be no repeat of the violent scenes that marred the previous two series.

AUSSIE RULES club Collingwood are continuing with plans to face the Dublin footballers in a Compromise Rules clash later this year despite the renaissance of the International Rules Series.

Down youngster Martin Clarke let his boots do the talking as he kicked three goals and a behind in Collingwood's 95-87 loss to Hawthorn in the AFL Premiership earlier today.

THREE gruelling battles in consecutive weeks took their toll as Ireland capitulated to a stronger Australian side at Subiaco Oval, Perth, on Saturday.

Ireland are hoping to wrap up their tour of New Zealand and Australia with another encouraging performance against the Wallabies tomorrow morning.

WALLABY coach John Connolly has had to improvise in the front row for Saturday’s Test with Ireland at the Subiaco Oval.

WHEN former Australian international Gary Ella left his Leinster coaching position in controversial circumstances, he still managed to leave behind a positive legacy.

GIRVAN DEMPSEY is one of the great rugby survivors, and he hopes to prove it against Australia at the Subiaco Oval on Saturday.

GEORDAN MURPHY has been dropped from the Irish team to meet Australia at the Subiaco Oval on Saturday night, with Girvan Dempsey returning.

COACH John Connolly has warned his players that wounded Ireland are in Perth looking for a Wallaby scalp on Saturday to finish the season in style.

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) have confirmed the dates and venues for Ireland's two summer tour Test matches against the All Blacks next June.

Ireland will face Australia at Subiaco Oval in Perth on June 24 next year, when they will bid to win back the Lansdowne Cup following last month's 30-14 loss in Dublin.

Former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke has courted controversy after accusing Australian referee Mathew James of being biased during last Friday's International Rules first Test in Perth.

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Ireland manager Pete McGrath has named his 23-man squad for tomorrow's International Rules first Test against Australia at the Subiaco Oval, Perth (11.45am Irish time).

ROSS MUNNELLY remains hopeful of playing in tomorrow's opening test of the International Rules Series against Australia in Perth.

TWELVE months later than planned, Colm Cooper is about to parade his remarkable range of skills on the international stage.

IRISH manager Pete McGrath has broken new ground with the use of rugby tackle bags in preparation for the first test against Australia in the International Rules Series at the Subiaco Oval on Friday.

Two indigenous AFL players Andrew McLeod and Chris Johnson are to lead Australia against Ireland in the International Rules Series over the next two weeks.

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