Saturday 18 May 2013
Ireland's heroic effort fell short at Croke Park, where they lost the 2010 International Rules series to Australia by 55-52 on the night, and by 102-92 on aggregate.
Australia led 16-9 at the end of the first quarter, and by the halfway stage, overs from Dane Swan (2), Adam Goodes and Kieran Jack had they ahead by 28-17
James Kavanagh's 50th minute goal gave Ireland fresh hope, and despite hitting 12 points without reply in the final quarter, they fell short.
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's poor form this season is behind the world number two's decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.
Harry Redknapp has hailed Jamie Carragher as one of Liverpool's all-time greats whose presence at QPR next season would guarantee an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
Arsene Wenger feels his Arsenal team have finally emerged from the shadow of Robin van Persie as they look to secure a place in the Champions League with victory at Newcastle on Sunday.
Sir Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.
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