AS IT HAPPENED: The Wallabies have been blown away by a second-half blitz from Ireland, the hosts running out 46-19 winners in Dublin.
The first hour of the clash saw a tight contest, a Mack Hansen hat-trick stunning the visitors before tries to Len Ikitau and Fraser McReight saw the Wallabies head to the sheds 19-14 at halftime.
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However, after a Sam Prendergast drop goal, which broke the deadlock after a tense opening 20 minutes of the second half, the Irish kicked into gear.
Tries to Caelan Doris, Ryan Baird, and Robbie Henshaw saw the hosts gallop away, with Jack Crowley's boot also enjoying a perfect night.
With Nick Frost also sent to the bin for a high tackle, it ended an ugly night for Joe Schmidt's men, with the high ball continuing to be a major issue, and the Irish dominating the lineout.
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80+1' IRE 46 AUS 19 - TRY+Conversion: Robbie Henshaw The Irish attack again, they're having fun now. They go end to end, running the visitors ragged as the clock goes red. It proves too much, and Robbie Henshaw scores after the bell to end an ugly second half for the Wallabies. That's it.
78' IRE 39 AUS 19 - TRY+Conversion: Ryan Baird The Irish attack again, looking to make this comprehensive… and they do! Great passage, and Baird gets over to score. It's getting ugly now in the final few minutes. Conversion successful.
75' IRE 32 AUS 19 - TRY: Billy Pollard The Wallabies pull one back through the lineout, with Billy Pollard the benefactor. Edmed misses to the right.
72' IRE 32 AUS 14 - YELLOW CARD: Nick Frost To add insult to injury, Frost is sent for a high shot and will play no further part in the game.
71' IRE 32 AUS 14 - TRY+Conversion: Caelan Doris After a long passage of attack, once again the Irish come up trumps off the high ball, and attack well. Finally, after going up the guts, Doris scores and puts the match beyond all doubt.
68' IRE 25 AUS 14 The Wallabies botch a perfect opportunity in the 22, and then Jorgensen nearly produces a bit of magic before the ball beats him into touch. The Wallabies attack, but after a kicking battle, find themselves taking a goal-line drop-out. Ireland attacks again.
63' IRE 25 AUS 14 - PENALTY GOAL: Jack Crowley Ireland wins a scrum penalty, right in front. They immediately point to the sticks, and replacement fly-half Jack Crowley nails it. Healthy lead now.
61' IRE 22 AUS 14 The passage breaks down again as the Wallabies attack, but knock it on right on halfway. Ireland has a free kick for an early drive, and they attack well! Great passage! They reclaim a high kick, and they go wide, and Tommy O'Brien scores… but we're going back for a knock on. No try.
57' IRE 22 AUS 14 - DROP GOAL: Sam Prendergast After a promising attack, Prendergast goes for a drop goal and nails it. Good reward for a strong passage of play.
56' IRE 19 AUS 14 Ireland break the line and move into the 22 again, but lose it forward. Wallabies counterattack and make it up to their 10m before sending it to the air. Ireland attacks again, but Potter shuts it down… and knocks it on. The bench reserves start to come on for the Wallabies.
52' IRE 19 AUS 14 Ireland win another high ball and attack well, the Wallabies concede a penalty and are then marched for back chat. Ireland go to the corner, they look dangerous now. They go to the maul, but the Wallabies hold it up! Goal line dropout. After a good passage of attack from the Wallabies, a brilliant Suaalii tackle on Aki sees the Wallabies earn a lineout near the halfway line.
48' IRE 19 AUS 14 Ireland attack well but knock it on, Wallaby scrum on their 22, and they kick ahead. Hansen grounds it and it's goal line dropout for Ireland, Wallabies attack in Irish territory, but the Irish win a penalty for holding on, right as the front row reserves come on.
44' IRE 19 AUS 14 Issues at the lineout continue for the visitors after a positive start, with two key steals, but the Irish also botch a kick thanks to Hansen. Scrum to Wallabies on the Irish side of the halfway. Wallabies attack off the scrum, but it goes forward, Irish scrum.
40' IRE 19 AUS 14 The teams are back out on the field, and we are back underway!
40+1' IRE 19 AUS 14 - TRY+Conversion: Fraser McReight A patient passage of attack, and finally, the Wallabies break through via the guts, with McReight the benefactor under the sticks. O'Connor converts and the Wallabies are right back in this as the halftime whistle blows.
38' IRE 19 AUS 7 A high tackle penalty sees the Wallabies back in the 22, and they go to the maul, but knock it on. Ireland is caught offside, however, so another opportunity in the corner. They maul again, then go wide.
35' IRE 19 AUS 7 Australia attack well, but attempt a bomb and it's an easy gather for Hansen. The Irish clear and the Wallabies win the lineout and attack again and earn an advantage.
29' IRE 19 AUS 7 - TRY: Mack Hansen Great Ireland pressure sees Jorgensen dragged back over the tryline, and it's a 5m scrum to Ireland as Bundee Aki comes on. The Irish go wide, and after a fumble, it's Hansen again! It's a hat-trick! Conversion unsuccessful.
26' IRE 19 AUS 7 The Wallabies regather well, and Daugunu makes a bust down the left flank but can't link up with Ikitau and knocks it on. Dangerous passage for the visitors. Ireland win the scrum, and they're great kicking game sees them earn a 50:22.
22' IRE 19 AUS 7 Ireland still look positive under the high ball, and earn a scrum near the Wallaby 22, they attack again, but the Wallabies shut them down and they knock it on, before the Irish are pulled back for a penalty for a dangerous cleanout.
19' IRE 14 AUS 7 - TRY+Conversion: Len Ikitau Wallabies get a second chance, and maul it well off the lineout and earn an advantage, they attack well and go up the guts, up to the 5m line. They get another advantage, and the Irish can't hold on! Len Ikitau goes over right next to the sticks. O'Connor converts and the Wallabies pull it back to 7.
15' IRE 14 AUS 0 The Wallabies finally get into the Irish 22, but butcher the lineout and then concede a penalty for offside. Major opportunity missed.
11' IRE 14 AUS 0 - TRY+Conversion: Mack Hansen Wallabies restart well but knock it on, Ireland earn a free kick off the scrum and Jorgensen knocks it on! That's an 80m gain for the Irish, and they're on the Wallabies' line. They win the scrum, and after a few phases, Mack Hansen goes over again! It's a carbon copy try! Conversion successful.
7' IRE 7 AUS 0 - TRY+Conversion: Mack Hansen Wallabies attempt a move, but knock it on and Ireland toe ahead, the ball going out just before the Wallabies tryline. The Aussies win the lineout and clear, and the Irish attack. The Aussie defence is strong, but they are penalised for offside, and the Irish tap and go! They survive a few phases before Mack Hansen goes under the posts untouched. Conversion successful, and the hosts lead early.
4' IRE 0 AUS 0 Wallabies attack early and attempt a bomb, Ireland regather and attack, looking dangerous early. However, the Wallabies flood the breakdown, nearly regather, but Ireland knock on, and we have a scrum. Strong opening start by both sides.
0' IRE 0 AUS 0 Karl Dickson blows his whistle, and we are underway!
Tries: Hansen 3 Doris, Baird, Henshaw
Cons: Prendergast 2/3 Crowley 3/3
Pens: Crowley 1/1
Drop Goals: Prendergast 1/1
Tries: Ikitau, McReight, Pollard
Cons: O'Connor 2/2 Edmed 0/1
Cards: 71' - Frost (Yellow)
KO T-MIN 1: The players are in position, and it's time to go! Let's play!
KO T-MIN 5: Both sides head out to a rapturous reception, with a full 50,000 crowd in attendance in the Irish capital. The anthems are sung, and the players are ready to go!
KO T-MIN 15: Both sides have completed their warm-up and head off the field, and it's been confirmed that there are no late changes to either side for this clash. The stadium at Aviva is filling up quickly, with a full house expected at Ireland's home of rugby.
KO T-MIN 20: Conditions in Dublin are cool, with the temperature at the Aviva Stadium around 11 degrees Celsius and expected to keep dropping throughout the evening. There is a light 11km/hr wind heading southwest over the stadium, with rain also expected to impact tonight's match.
KO T-MIN 30: Welcome to our live coverage as the Wallabies face Ireland in Dublin.
The match marks the penultimate clash of the Wallabies' 2025 season, with the match being the third of the hosts' November Internationals, with a final match against South Africa to follow.
The Wallabies have made six changes to the side that lost to Italy last week, with James O'Connor, Allan Alaalatoa, and Len Ikitau headlining the reinforcements.
The Irish will be looking to win their fifth match in a row against the Wallabies, which would be their longest ever winning streak over the men in gold. The Wallabies have come close in all previous fixtures, last tasting victory over the Irish in 2018.
Ireland (15-1): Mack Hansen; Tommy O'Brien, Robbie Henshaw, Stuart McCloskey, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Jack Conan, Caelan Doris (capt), Ryan Baird; Tadhg Beirne, James Ryan; Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Paddy McCarthy
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Thomas Clarkson, Nick Timoney, Cian Prendergast, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Bundee Aki.
Australia (15-1): Max Jorgensen; Filipo Daugunu Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Harry Potter; James O'Connor, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Tom Hooper, Jeremy Williams; Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Faessler, Angus Bell
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Tom Robertson, Zane Nonggorr, Nick Frost, Carlo Tizzano, Ryan Lonergan, Tane Edmed, Andrew Kellaway
Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)
Assistant Referees: Pierre Brousset (FFR) & Adam Leal (RFU)
TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)
FPRO: Dan Jones (RFU)
The Wallabies' clash with Ireland will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 6:30 am (AEDT), with kick-off slated for 7:10 am.
The game will not be shown on free-to-air TV, not covered under the anti-siphoning laws.
