Rugby Union - June Internationals - Australia vs Ireland - Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia - June 23, 2018 - Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates with team mates Bundee Aki and Jordi Murphy after winning the game. AAP/David Moir/via REUTERS
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ireland earned a landmark 20-16 win over Australia on Saturday with Jonny Sexton's boot helping them secure their first away series victory over the Wallabies in 39 years.
Both teams scored a try in a scrappy contest but the five penalties from the Irish fly-half Sexton earned the tourists their historic victory at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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