Photos from Ireland's defeat by Australia

Australia's Tevita Kuridrani was shown a red card after a dangerous tackle on Ireland's Peter O'Mahony

Ireland centre Luke Marshall goes on the attack during the autumn international match against Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Irish fly-half Jonathan Sexton scored 12 of Ireland's 15 points - but was forced to sit out the second half because of a hamstring injury

Michael Hooper skips past Eoin Reddan of Ireland to score Australia's second try of the game

Ulster winger Tommy Bowe attempts to break through for Ireland against Australia

The full-time score at the Aviva Stadium was a sorry sight for Irish supporters

Australia's Nick Cummins scores a try against Ireland during the international at the Aviva Stadium

Australia full-back Israel Folau is tackled by Ireland's Luke Marshall and Brian O'Driscoll