Ireland Player Ratings vs Wallabies: Hosts Shine In Dominant Dublin Victory

Ireland player ratings vs. the Wallabies, as Ireland delivers a commanding 46-19 win in Dublin with standout performances across the park.

Nov 15, 2025 by Philip Bendon

Ireland Player Ratings vs Wallabies: Hosts Shine In Dominant Dublin Victory

Ireland delivered the type of rounded, ruthless performance that has felt out of reach for more than a year, producing a 46-19 dismissal of Australia that will sharpen focus ahead of next week’s heavyweight meeting with the South Africa.

This was not simply a win; it was a clear statement of intent.

Every layer of Ireland’s game tightened and accelerated as the evening progressed.

The line-out, so often a source of tension in recent months, became a genuine weapon. The breakdown discipline held firm. The attack, led by a revitalized spine, finally resembled the fluid, multi-layered system that once defined this group at its peak.

Mack Hansen set the tone early with a first-half hat trick that underlined his importance to Ireland’s entire attacking shape.

Sam Prendergast played with a poise far beyond his experience, directing traffic with smart touches and a long kicking game that repeatedly turned the Wallabies.

Caelan Doris and Ryan Baird took command of the middle third with the sort of authority this pack has been crying out for.

Off the bench, Jack Crowley and Bundee Aki injected further pace and physicality as Ireland closed out the final quarter with a level of precision that has been missing for too long.

It was the collective performance Andy Farrell demanded and the Irish public desperately needed to see.

With the world champions arriving in Dublin next week, Ireland finally looks like a team returning to itself.

1. Paddy McCarthy – 8.5

Despite making an effort to avoid hyperbole, the young loosehead brought everything Andy Farrell would have hoped for.

He held his own against the highly experienced Allan Alaalatoa and brought a huge amount of punch with his carrying ability.

2. Dan Sheehan – 7

Rock solid would be the fairest assessment for a player who is used to wowing crowds with his X-factor.

While he had a few strong surges, you feel he still is getting back to his top form.

At line-out time, he was perfect, and at the breakdown, he was a constant presence.

3. Tadhg Furlong – 8

Completely dominated Angus Bell at scrum time, to go with a herculean effort at the breakdown to repel the dangerous Wallabies poachers.

Furlong remains an integral piece in Andy Farrell’s puzzle.

With the world champions coming to town, his rise in form has arrived just in time.

4. James Ryan – 7.5

Played right on the edge all match and crossed it a couple of times.

On the whole, it was an industrious showing from Ryan, who hovered near the top of the carries and tackle charts.

At the breakdown, he was an ever-present threat, though he got it wrong with a clear-out on Fraser McReight late in the first half and backed it up with a penalty concession in the build-up to McReight’s try.

5. Tadhg Beirne – 7

Ultra busy once again, without quite popping up with the big moments you would expect.

Plucking three line-outs, making 13 tackles and generally being combative in the tight exchanges, it was a solid showing from the veteran lock.

6. Ryan Baird – 9

Following a press conference where he returned a spiky response to Ireland’s line-out issues, Baird had a very strong outing in the air, pinching a key Wallabies throw in the 35th minute.

He continued this hot streak throughout the match to top the line-outs won for Ireland with seven, topped the tackle charts with 14 and scored a powerful try.

7. Caelan Doris – 9

Did not miss a beat in his new position.

Doris’ performance might well have been the echoing in of a new era for the Irish back row.

Utterly dominant at the breakdown, dynamic in the carry and busy in defense, it was the total performance from the skipper.

Adding an extra dimension with his ability to clean up loose ball at the tail of the line-out saw Ireland secure several 50/50 balls on both throws.

Topping off his performance with a try was a nice bonus.

8. Jack Conan – 7

While he may not have popped off the screen, Conan’s work rate was once again very good, in terms of his willingness to go from touchline to touchline, ensuring his side had clean ball.

Whether it was enough for him to remain in the starting role next week remains to be seen, but it was a decent outing from the classy back row.

9. Jamison Gibson Park – 9

Back to his very best, the scrumhalf poked and probed the Wallabies with sniping runs, clever box kicks and a quick service to the Irish back line.

Whenever the Australians showed a glimpse of vulnerability, Gibson Park took advantage.

Directing his pack into space and turning the Wallabies' defense with clever little kicks over the top were key components of his game this evening.

10. Sam Prendergast – 8.5

Mirroring his replacement today, Prendergast responded to questions about his aptitude for this level with a masterful attacking performance.

Pulling the strings beautifully, the young Leinster playmaker picked apart the Wallabies' defense.

From the boot, his long kicking game was on point, with one moment in particular standing out when he caught the Wallabies napping and forced Max Jorgensen into a knock-on.

Sitting back into the pocket and knocking over a drop goal to put his side two scores clear was a superb decision.

Defensively, he showed a clear willingness to get after the Wallabies, though he still struggled to make his tackles stick, which is a major work on going forward.

Tonight showed why so many people are excited about his potential.

11. James Lowe – 8

Dropped a high ball cold in the 22nd minute, which put his side under immense pressure.

Moments later, Lowe used all of his power to lift and place Max Jorgensen behind his try line to give Ireland another 5-meter scrum.

In attack, Lowe did most of his best work from the boot initially, before breaking loose when the match opened up.

While his pace has certainly dropped a notch, his power and ability to shift and offload remain as good as ever.

12. Stuart McCloskey – N/A

Started the match really well, but his unfortunate run in the green jersey continues.

13. Robbie Henshaw – 8

Incredibly busy, particularly in defense, where he used all of his experience to shut Joseph Suaali’i out of the game.

In attack, he had some nice touches in the build-up to Mack Hansen’s first-half tries.

There were opportunities for breaks, but at this point in his career, he does not quite have the burst to make them count.

14. Tommy O'Brien – 5

It took about 56 minutes for the winger to get his hands on the ball.

Three minutes later, he gathered a pinpoint cross-field kick from Sam Prendergast for what should have been a great try, only for it to be wiped out by the TMO for a James Lowe knock-on in the build-up.

Other than that moment, O'Brien was not quite in the contest, which will disappoint him given the competition he faces for the jersey come the Six Nations from Hansen and Calvin Nash.

15. Mack Hansen – 10

Quite clearly, there is a big difference in the Irish performance.

Hansen’s ability to slot in as a distributor is central to the Irish attack.

Scoring a first-half hat trick surely must have been beyond his wildest dreams.

Under the high ball, Hansen was sublime and defused several Wallabies bombs.

Defensively, Hansen's tackling ability is second to none, and he is firmly a competitor to Hugo Keenan for the fullback shirt going forward.

Replacements

16. Ronan Kelleher – 8

Came within an inch of a try in the 69th minute, which would have been a great moment for a player who came into this clash under pressure.

Hitting his marks at line-out time, bossing the breakdown and getting over the gainline,

Kelleher sealed his spot on the bench for the Boks clash.

17. Andrew Porter – 8

Clearly relished the opportunity to face tiring bodies with a thundering punch in the face.

Hitting the ball at pace, Porter barged over the gainline time and again, coming within an inch of a try in the 70th minute.

This new 1-2 punch with Paddy McCarthy is a great development for a team that has relied too much on his durability for the past five years.

18. Thomas Clarkson – 7.5

Another one of Ireland’s young players who continues to take advantage of the opportunities that have come his way in recent times.

Clarkson’s carrying game, ability to ball play and tireless work rate are exactly what Ireland needs in its tighthead mix.

19. Nick Timoney – 7

Injected a serious punch to the Irish defense when he replaced Jack Conan in the 47th minute, which might just put him in the frame to start next week against the Boks.

20. Cian Prendergast – 7

Firmly locking down the back-row cover on the bench with his versatility, power and rugby intelligence.

Taking into account his ability to compete in the line-out, Prendergast offers Ireland another wrinkle to its game plan.

21. Craig Casey – 7.5

Not to let the side down, Casey pulled the strings beautifully at a tempo that the Wallabies could not live with.

Picking his passes perfectly, sniping around the breakdown and barking his pack around the park, the Munster nine had a brilliant cameo.

22. Jack Crowley – 8

Came on in replacement of the impressive Prendergast.

Crowley’s first act was to nail a penalty that put his side 11 points clear.

In what was possibly his best showing of this window, Crowley bossed proceedings to ensure the Irish performance continued to hum.

His offload to James Lowe in the 75th minute was near identical to Prendergast’s a week ago.

Closing his account with a perfect return from the kicking tee and overseeing an attack that scored three tries was a very productive cameo.

23. Bundee Aki – 8

Came on in the first half for the injured Stuart McCloskey, but did not quite bring the punch he would have expected initially.

In the second half, he got far more involved and started to punch holes in the Wallabies' defense.

Once he got on the front foot, the Irish attack began to hit top gear, with Ryan Baird’s try being a direct result of Aki’s first-phase carry.

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