Summary

  • Nations Championship fixtures (times BST)

  • New Zealand 34-32 France (FT)

  • All Blacks clinch narrow victory in end-to-end match

  • Japan 27-10 Italy (FT)

  • Takuro Matsunaga scores 17 points

  • Australia 31-33 Ireland (FT)

  • Robert Baloucoune ruled out for Andy Farrell's side

  • Dylan Pietsch scores first try on three minutes before Cian Prendergast responds. Jock Campbell and Josh van der Flier exchange tries.

  • Jeremey Williams and Ryan Lonergan put Australia ahead as Jamison Gibson-Park crosses before break

  • Hugo Keenan's try edges Ireland infront and Tate McDermott puts hosts ahead once again, but Thomas Clarkson crosses in final five minutes

  • Fiji v Wales (14:10)

  • South Africa v England (16:40)

  • Argentina v Scotland (20:10)

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Andy Gray

  1. Australia 24-26 Ireland

    Australia have responded well and are deep in the Irish 22 now....and they win a penalty.

  2. Australia 24-26 Ireland

    And, of course, that try also secures the bonus point for Ireland.

    Still getting my head around that for the summer Tests with the new Nations Championship.

    So that's four tries each and I don't think we're done just yet.

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    Australia 24-26 Ireland

    On a long train journey between Kathgodam and New Delhi in India. Thank goodness for the live text! Hopefully Ireland's bench will make the difference.

    Nick, India

    Safe travels, Nick!

    When will Andy Farrell turn to his bench and who would you like to see brought on?

    Let us know your thoughts by using the 'Get Involved' icon at the top of the page.

  4. Australia 24-26 Ireland

    It's Hugo Keenan's first Ireland appearance in 16 months and he's scored a try and made two big interventions at the other end.

    He does like playing in Australia, does Hugo.

  5. Australia 24-26 Ireland

    Darren Cave
    Former Ireland centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    You have to give Ireland so much credit. They're so patient and so good when they get the ball in hand.

    Hugo Keenan's timing is absolutely beautiful and makes it really, really difficult for those Australian outside backs.

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    Converted Try - Australia 24-26 Ireland

    Hugo Keenan (con Prendergast)

    Hugo Keenan is over and Ireland strike first after the restart!

    After the forwards chipped away at the line, Ireland finally work it wide and Garry Ringrose finds Keenan, who races through a gap.

    Sam Prendergast converts and Ireland lead.

  7. Australia 24-19 Ireland

    And Ireland then win another penalty for another line-out infringement.

    They're going to tap and go again, which worked well in the first half.

  8. Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Ireland win a penalty after Josh Canham was a bit too keen at a line-out.

    Sam Prendergast sticks it around five metres out.

  9. Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Stuart McCloskey enables full 'Irish Fridge mode' and makes about 30 metres with a big run into the Australian half, and it takes two players to bring him down.

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    Australia 24-19 Ireland

    I wonder if Jonny Sexton packed his boots, just asking...

    Andrew, Cardiff

    Are these fellas not supposed to be pacing themselves with so many matches coming up in double quick time? There's been a fair bit of bonkers rugby but it's a great watch. Australia's lineout is far more stable than Ireland's.

    Stevie, Belfast

  11. Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Joe McCarthy catches Tate McDermott high, largely down to size difference than anything, and Australia win the penalty.

    No more than that.

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  12. Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Sam Prendergast brings play up to the edge of the Australian 22 with a great clearance.

    The hosts will have the throw.

  13. Kick-off

    Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Off we go in Sydney!

    What will the second half have in store?

  14. HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Conor Murray
    Former Ireland scrum-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    You have loads of guys to come on in the second half from the bench. Nick Timoney had a massive Six Nations and we all know what Bundee Aki can do.

    The bench will make a serious impact.

  15. HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    James Hume
    Ulster centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    There's a couple of collisions where Sam Prendergast has fronted up very well and I think there were a couple of instances in the first half where he was in the right position but just need a bit more pressure on the ball.

    He's had to front up against Rob Valetini in such very big collisions and he's got right back up. He's been good.

  16. HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Conor Murray
    Former Ireland scrum-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    Australia look dangerous. Joe Schmidt will be really happy at half-time with what he's seen, but he'll also be a bit frustrated with the Hugo Keenan tackle.

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    HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Clear forward pass for the Ireland try! Calls on forward passes always seem to be so inconsistent across games - surely this needs to be looked at across the board? As a neutral I find it frustrating when these decisions can influence the outcome of the game.

    Aran, London

    Do you agree with Aran? Were Ireland fortunate to get away with one there?

  18. HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    Conor Murray
    Former Ireland scrum-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    We want this competition to be exciting and have lots of viewers. This is already a great advertisement for it.

    I'm excited to see Ireland come out in the second half. They look a bit more comfortable and they might feel like they're together again.

  19. HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    It's a very good point from James.

    It's almost like he knows what he is talking about!

    Hugo Keenan made two try-saving tackles in that half to keep Ireland in it.

  20. HT: Australia 24-19 Ireland

    James Hume
    Ulster centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    The game could have swung in a very bad direction. Hugo Keenan's tackle to stop that last try to go 31-12 up was absolutely crucial.

    It'll be good to see how Ireland go in this second half with the scoreline a bit tighter.