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21 of the best pics from a busy weekend at the Aviva Stadium

The ground staff were kept on their toes as both the Irish rugby and soccer teams were in action.

Thursday

1. The Irish soccer squad in training

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2. As Roy and Robbie have a laugh

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3. The Latvian squad in training

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4. As Marian Pahars watches on

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Friday

5. The Irish rugby team during the Captain’s Run

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6. While Johnny Sexton gets in some kicking practice

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7. The Ireland and Latvia players line up before Friday night’s game

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8. Robbie Keane attacks the Latvian defence

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9. Martin O’Neill looks on as Roy Keane celebrates Ireland’s second goal

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Saturday

10. Ireland’s head coach Joe Schmidt and forwards coach John Plumtree prepare for the Australia clash

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11. Ireland’s head coach Joe Schmidt before the game

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12. Ireland’s Paul O’Connell and Ben Mowen of Australia meet ahead of kick-off

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13. Ireland’s head coach Joe Schmidt talks to his team before the game

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14. Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill and assistant manager Roy Keane arrive for the game

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15. Ireland team make their way out

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16. Australia’s Israel Folau gathers the ball

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17. Australia’s Michael Hooper runs in their second try of the game

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18. Ireland’s Sean O’Brien with Sekope Kepu of Australia

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19. Ireland’s Paul O’Connell with Rob Simmons of Australia Wallabies

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20. Australia’s Israel Folau after the game

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21. Ireland’s Paul O’Connell dejected at the end of the game

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(All pics by INPHO)

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