Ireland 13-10 Australia

Ireland v Australia Match Reports

Ireland closed their autumn series with a 13-10 victory over Australia in a scrappy encounter at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The hosts suffered a blow prior to kick-off when Johnny Sexton was ruled out through injury with Jack Crowley taking his place. The replacement fly-half struck a penalty kick in the 10th minute to give Ireland the lead and calm any nerves. Despite Australia having the majority of possession, the first half ended 3-0 to Ireland. Bernard Foley levelled the score for the Wallabies with a penalty kick in the 55th minute. Bundee Aki crashed over from short range to score Ireland's only try in the 67th minute. The Wallabies immediately replied with a try from Jordan Petaia, which Foley converted to level the game again. With just four minutes remaining, Ross Byrne stepped up and kicked a difficult penalty to put Ireland on course for victory. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Autumn Internationals: Late Ross Byrne penalty helps Ireland end stellar year with win over Australia
• BBC: Ireland hold off Australia in scrappy Dublin clash
• Telegraph: Scrappy Ireland victory leaves Australia on brink of record-equalling worst year
• Sky Sports: Johnny Sexton-less hosts edge out the Wallabies courtesy of late Ross Byrne penalty
• ESPN: Wallabies fall to Ireland in Test thriller
• Irish Independent: Ross Byrne kicks winning penalty as Ireland beat Australia to record third successive Autumn Series win
• Irish Times: Ross Byrne goes from supporting act to starring role as Ireland edge scrappy affair with Australia