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Cian Healy marks his historic appearance with son Russell after the full-time whistle. Dan Sheridan/INPHO
international rugby
Ireland grind out hard-fought win against Joe Schmidt's Australia
Ireland finish Autumn Nations Series with 22-19 win over the Wallabies.
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Ireland 22-19 Australia
GUS MCCARTHY’S 73RD-MINUTE try proved to be decisive as Ireland finished their Autumn Nations Series with a narrow win against Joe Schmidt’s Australia in the Aviva Stadium.
Cian Healy came off the bench in the second half, making his 134th senior appearance for his country and becoming the most-capped man in Irish rugby history.
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