Paul Earley lifts the lid on build up to International Rules tests

Paul Earley has lifted the lid on Ireland’s International Rules preparations over the last two years, revealing intriguing team talks from Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and an Australian hockey legend.

Earley guided Ireland to a 101-point series win in 2013 though a stronger Australian team prevailed by 10 points in last November’s test in Perth.

On the morning of that game at Patersons Stadium, Ireland’s panel received a talk from successful hockey coach Ric Charlesworth.