Thanks to the magic of youtube here are some highlights of the Australia game.
June 26th, 2008
Ireland v Australia highlights
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Wallace starts against All Blacks
Paddy Wallace will start at centre for Saturday's big game against New Zealand. Wallace replaces Luke Fitzgerald who has had to pull out of the game due to an ankle injury.
It safe to say the pressure is on New Zealand and the home crowd will be expecting an a good win to make up for the team's World Cup disappointment. After a long season of rugby, especially for the Munster players, it is set to be a tough encounter for Ireland.
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Gillette Trick Stars
Gillette have launched a new website dedicated to sporting tricks. The website is worth a visit just to see some of the amazing tricks people have submitted. You can visit the website at www.gillettetrickstars.com.
Ireland team announced for England
A few changes with the injury of O'Driscoll. Horgan steps in alongside Trimble to fill the #12 spot and Geordon Murphy beats Dempsey back from injury to take Full-Back. Kearney is pushed onto the wing and Bowe remains on the other wing. The fowards remain unchanged.
IRELAND:
15: Geordan Murphy (Leicester) 55
14: Tommy Bowe (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) 12
13: Andrew Trimble (Ballymena/Ulster) 23
12: Shane Horgan (Boyne/Leinster) 60
11: Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster) 5
O’Driscoll injury rules him out for England
The misery of Saturday’s match continues as we learn that Brian O’Driscoll will not play against England next weak. O’Driscoll sustained a hamstring tear late into the Welsh game.
O’Sullivan added:
"Brian has a hamstring tear that he picked up ...
Ireland 12 - 16 Wales
Ireland were unable to retain the triple crown for a third year running after a slow burning loss against Wales. There was a tense atmosphere in Croke park which allowed Ireland to stumble into the lead at half-time. Throughout, the ...

