Joe Schmidt has cut short his celebrations after Ireland's win over Australia this evening - as he's been rushed to hospital with an apendicitis.

The Kiwi was too sick to attend a post-match press conference.

Schmidt was behind the 26 - 23 clean sweep to make it three wins from three in the November Internationals.

Early tries from Simon Zebo and Tommy Bowe and seven points from Jonathan Sexton had put the Irish side in control.

But Nick Phipps responded with a try for the Wallabies and a second came via the TMO.

Jonathan Sexton's 63rd minute penalty proved to be the crucial score as Ireland held on for the win.