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Down Under

# down-under - Today’s News

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Digby Ioane knee op forces Wallabies rethink on wing

The break-dancer is broken.

# down-under - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

O’Mahony was Ireland’s best 6 Nations player but he won’t be a Lion

The former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott also has some bad news for England captain Chris Robshaw.

# down-under - Friday 12 April, 2013

‘No doubt about it, Paul O’Connell is going on the Lions Tour’ – Shane Byrne

The former Ireland and Lions hooker believes the touring squad will be dominated by Welshmen.

# down-under - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

Men At Work This post contains images

# down-under - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Kangaroo Pie

‘Bush tucker’ booming in Oz restaurants

Australia has an indigenous cuisine and it makes use of the land’s native foods and seasonal produce.

# down-under - Friday 18 January, 2013

From The Daily Edge Down Under This post contains videos

What do you think is the most popular Irish product in Oz?

Is it Tayto? Barry’s Tea? Cadburys?

# down-under - Wednesday 21 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Australia

Australian visa rule changes will open country to more Irish skilled workers

New South Wales has made it easier for skilled migrants to settle there by expanding its Skilled Occupations List.

# down-under - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

Melbourne course ‘a good fit’ for G-Mac

Graeme McDowell also confirmed an injury he suffered after slamming his right hand in a hotel door in China recently would not affect his performance.

# down-under - Wednesday 7 November, 2012

From The Daily Edge Soaps

Made in Australia: Home (and Away)-grown stars who hit the big time

Plus, a tentative reason to watch Shane’s death again.

# down-under - Wednesday 31 October, 2012

Wallaby Cooper fined, handed suspended ban

Australia’s outspoken fly-half Quade Cooper will be available for national selection once he recovers from his knee injury.

# down-under - Wednesday 26 September, 2012

Cooper league switch is ‘nonsense’ say Reds

Is the Wallabies playmaker eyeing a change-up? “This is an old story that has no merit and is… nonsense,” says Cooper’s boss today.

# down-under - Tuesday 25 September, 2012

From Business ETC Hospitality Industry

Australian Hotels Association looking to fill ‘thousands of hospitality jobs’

The AHA are hoping to find plenty of ‘experienced hospitality staff’ when they are in Dublin next Tuesday and Wednesday.

# down-under - Saturday 15 September, 2012

Skipper McCaw inspires All Blacks to win over South Africa in Dunedin

The All Blacks, who ran out 21-11 victors, remain unbeaten in the championship.

# down-under - Wednesday 12 September, 2012

Robbie Deans: No McCabe worries despite hard-knock life

The Aussie centre will feature against Argentina this weekend after returning from a broken foot.

# down-under - Friday 17 August, 2012

McCaw plays down All Blacks coach’s comments ahead of Sydney showdown

“Don’t get too carried away with individual battles, it’s Wallabies versus the All Blacks and that carries enough as it is,” the world champions’ skipper insists.

# down-under - Friday 22 June, 2012

Wales on salvage mission against Wallabies

The Welsh have had a week to reflect on their devastating last-kick defeat to the Australians in Melbourne last Saturday.

# down-under - Friday 15 June, 2012

Hansen expects improved Ireland

“I think attitude is a big thing about rugby and I think if you bring the right attitude (then) you give yourself a chance,” Hansen said.

# down-under - Thursday 14 June, 2012

O’Driscoll urges Irish team-mates to go for the win against All Blacks

“No matter what country you play for, I think you play with a huge amount of pride and we’re not playing for second best this weekend,” said the centre.

# down-under - Thursday 7 June, 2012

Sweeping changes in Irish team to face All Blacks

Declan Kidney has thrown convention to the wind as he shakes up the Ireland backline and hands out two new caps.

# down-under - Friday 20 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Death This post contains videos

Men at Work member Greg Ham dead at 58

Ham was found dead at his Melbourne home yesterday. His signature flute riff was on the smash hit song Down Under but was later found to have been stolen from a classic campfire song.

# down-under - Thursday 23 February, 2012

White Swan: Walsh ready to make his Aussie Rules breakthrough

Former Kerry star Tommy Walsh is all set to make his senior debut for the Sydney Swans tomorrow evening.

# down-under - Thursday 2 February, 2012

‘Big shoes to fill’: Jim Stynes steps down as Melbourne president

The Dubliner stepped down as president of the Melbourne Demons last night as he continues his battle against cancer.

# down-under - Thursday 26 January, 2012

Sharapova into Australian Open final vs Azarenka

Sharapova broke Kvitova’s serve in the last game to finish off a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory and set up a championship match against Victoria Azarenka.

# down-under - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

Nadal battles into semi-final showdown with Federer

Rafael Nadal is through to the Australian Open semi-finals after he ground out a four-set win against Tomas Berdych today.

While you were sleeping: Federer, Clijsters book semi-final spots

Caroline Wozniacki will lose her position as world number one after she crashed out of the Australian Open against defending champion Kim Clijsters this morning.

# down-under - Friday 20 January, 2012

The Magnificent Seven: Australian Open moments

As thinks hot up Down Under, we look back at some of the best games from the Australian Open. New balls please!

# down-under - Tuesday 17 January, 2012

Insects, not ankle, bug Serena in Aussie comeback

‘I hate bugs more than you can imagine. Like, they kept jumping on me. Yuck!’ Yuck indeed, Serena.

While you were sleeping: Stosur crashes out in Australia

Hometown hero Sam Stosur is out of the Australian Open, while Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Petra Kvitova moved through to round two.

# down-under - Monday 16 January, 2012

While you were sleeping: Nadal, Clijsters, Na advance at Aussie Open

Nadal, the 2009 champion at Melbourne Park, beat Alex Kuznetsov 6-4, 6-1, 6-1.

# down-under - Thursday 12 January, 2012

Wristy business: Wozniacki given the all-clear for Australia

World number one Caroline Wozniacki will be ready for next week’s Australian Open despite a recent wrist injury scare.

# down-under - Tuesday 6 December, 2011

WATCH: Robbie Keane on the double in Beckham’s Galaxy bow

Melbourne took a 2-0 lead in the first half but a brace of spotters from the Ireland skipper saw the Galaxy draw level, before winning it in the shoot-out.

# down-under - Monday 28 November, 2011

I’ve come full circle, says Setanta after move ‘home’ to Sydney

Setanta Ó hAilpín is looking forward to some game time with his new side Greater Western Sydney Giants.

# down-under - Friday 18 November, 2011

Woods without a point as Americans keep the lead in Melbourne

Aaron Baddeley and Jason Day earned a small measure of redemption by holding on to beat Woods and Dustin Johnson on the 18th hole.

# down-under - Friday 28 October, 2011

Men at work: Wizards of Oz were key to Irish win, says manager Anthony Tohill

Ireland romped to victory in their first Test of this year’s International Rules Series, largely thanks to the team’s AFL experience, says its manager.

International Rules: the first Test in pictures

Ireland ran out comprehensive winners in Melbourne this morning in the first meeting with Australia. Here’s how it developed.

# down-under - Thursday 27 October, 2011

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In pictures: Irish side run out for final training session before Rules Series throw-in

Ireland’s International Rules hopefuls ran out at the Etihad Stadium this morning ahead of the first Test tomorrow. Here’s how they got on.

# down-under - Tuesday 25 October, 2011

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‘They’re not coming over here to have a holiday and taste our Guinness’

Australia name their captain for this year’s International Rules Series. And he’s expecting a battle.

# down-under - Monday 24 October, 2011

Aussie player stripped of Rules spot after car crash

Colin Sylvia has been dropped from the Australian side to face Ireland after he fled the scene of a car accident.

# down-under - Friday 7 October, 2011

From The Daily Edge Men Who Copied This post contains videos

Men at Work lose bid to prove they didn’t copy ‘Down Under’ flute riff

The Aussie band were appealing a judge’s earlier ruling that the group had copied the signature flute melody of “Down Under” from the song “Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.”

# down-under - Monday 25 July, 2011

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View from Oz: Let the good times roll!

Between the Wallabies’ thumping of South Africa, Cadel Evans’ Tour de France victory and one of the most exciting Perth derbies in AFL history, it’s been a big week Down Under.

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