Ireland have beaten South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in a calendar year for the first time ever – a feat only previously achieved by England in 2002 and 2003. It’s big stuff. Here’s my take on what we learnt from the final win in that triple.

https://www.balls.ie/rugby/learnt-irelands-victory-australia/352856

And the player ratings from the clash:

https://www.balls.ie/rugby/player-ratings-ravaged-ireland-prove-mettle-aussies/352846

If you want to look  back on my pre-match thoughts then read this:

https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ireland-beat-australia-weekend/350455

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