The 1990 International Rules Series was the fourth series between Australian rules footballers from Australia and Gaelic footballers from Ireland. The series took place in Australia and consisted of three test matches between the Australian and Irish international rules football teams. Ireland won the series by 2–1 and by 24 points over the three test matches.
Martin Gavigan was Ireland vice-captain.
Eugene McGee was in charge of the Irish team. Seán McCague was his assistant manager. Brendan Hackett trained the Irish team.
Jim Stynes who had lined out for Australia in the previous series, represented Ireland in the 1990 series.
Summary
First test Venue: Waverley Park, Melbourne Crowd: 18,332
Team Score Australia 0-10-8 (38) Ireland 0-12-11 (47)
Australia IrelandBrett AllisonDean AndersonDavid BainGavin BrownNeville BrunsMatthew CampbellPaul CouchTerry DaniherDanny FrawleyJohn GastevMilham HannaRicky JacksonStewart LoeweSteve MalaxosTony McGuinnessMichael MitchellGary O'DonnellBrett StephensJohn WorsfoldStephen WrightKeith BarrPat ComerPaul CurranVal DalyBernard FlynnMartin GaviganJohn GrimleyMark Grimley Eamon HeeryJames McCartanAlan MulhollandKevin O'BrienSteven O'BrienPat O'ByrneRobbie O'MalleyJack O'SheaNoel RocheTony ScullionB. SexJim Stynes
Second test Venue: Bruce Stadium, Canberra Crowd: 7,000
Team Score Australia 0-7-10 (31) Ireland 3-9-7 (52)
Australia IrelandBrett AllisonJohn BlakeyGavin BrownNeville BrunsMatthew CampbellPaul CouchTerry DaniherPeter DeanDanny FrawleyJohn GastevMilham HannaStewart LoeweSteve MalaxosTony McGuinnessMichael MitchellGary O'DonnellPaul SalmonRoss SmithBrett StephensStephen WrightTommy CarrPat ComerPaul CurranVal DalyMick FaganBernard FlynnMartin GaviganJohn GrimleyEamon HeeryJames McCartanAlan MulhollandKevin O'BrienSteven O'BrienPat O'ByrneRobbie O'MalleyJack O'SheaNoel RocheTony ScullionB. SexJim Stynes
Third test Venue: WACA, Perth Crowd: 7,700
Team Score Australia 0-13-11 (50) Ireland 0-12-8 (44)
Australia IrelandDean AndersonDavid BainGavin BrownMatthew CampbellTerry DaniherPeter DeanDanny FrawleyJohn GastevMilham HannaRicky JacksonStewart LoeweSteve MalaxosTony McGuinnessMichael MitchellGary O'DonnellJose RomeroPaul SalmonRoss SmithBrett StephensJohn WorsfoldP. BarrettDave BarryB. BurkePat ComerPaul CurranVal DalyK. FaganMick FaganBernard FlynnMartin GaviganMark GrimleyEoin ListonAlan MulhollandKevin O'BrienPat O'ByrneRobbie O'MalleyJack O'SheaM. Plunkett Tony ScullionJim Stynes
Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Jack O’Shea (Ireland)
References
External links Australia v. Ireland since 1967
GAA: International Rules - Series 4 - 1990 – Australia