Australia's grand slam dream is over following a 27-24 defeat to a gutsy Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin despite a stirring second-half comeback. It was a thoroughly deserving victory for Ireland - who lost star flanker Sean O'Brien to a leg injury hours before kick-off, and were also without key playmaker Johnny Sexton. But it wasn't to be, as Michael Cheika's men became the latest Wallaby side to fail to emulate the grand slam feats of the 1984 side. It was Kuridrani's fourth try in as many games on tour and brings him within one of Mark Ella's famous grand slam of tries from the 1984 tour. A Foley penalty goal extended the lead before Earls reclaimed it for Ireland with 14 minutes remaining - and Australia were unable to recover.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2016 17:44 UTC