By SAM JACKSON

Australia........... 10pts
Tries: O’Donnell 24
Conversions: Bowen 25 Penalties: Bowen 27

Ireland...............30pts
Tries: Nicholson 32, Gleeson 53, McCarthy 63, Mangan 79
Conversions: Prendergast 54, Oliver 80
Penalties: Prendergast 7, 40
Ireland strengthened their bid for a place in the Championship semi-finals by comfortably beating Australia.
Richie Murphy’s side came into this Pool B clash needing a victory, after drawing 34-34 with England in the opening round last Saturday, while Australia started the second round at the top of the Pool B standings after beatin...