Australia 31-33 Ireland

Australia v Ireland Match Reports

Ireland prop Tom Clarkson’s late converted try snatched his side a thrilling 33-31 win over Australia in their Nations Championship opener in Sydney. Replacement Clarkson went over from close range to tie the scores at 31-31 with three minutes remaining in a breathless encounter at the Allianz Stadium and Sam Prendergast landed the match-winning conversion. Australia replacement fly-half Ben Donaldson had a chance to win it for the hosts with a long-range penalty at the death, but was off target in a match which saw both sides score five tries. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Autumn Internationals: Ireland leave it late to claim narrow victory over Australia
• BBC: Ireland deny Wallabies after nail-biting finish
• Guardian: Heartbreak for Wallabies as Ireland snatch dramatic Nations Championship win
• Sky Sports: Andy Farrell's injury-hit visitors secure madcap comeback win vs Wallabies in Sydney
• Irish Independent: Sam Prendergast holds his nerve to snatch dramatic late Nations Championship win for Ireland in Sydney
• Wallabies Rugby: Wallabies rally around Donaldson after last minute penalty miss