The Lansdowne Cup is a rugby union trophy competed for by Australia and Ireland. Established in 1999, the cup was donated to the Australian Rugby Union by the Lansdowne Club of Sydney. The cup was launched in advance of the two Test matches played during the 1999 Ireland rugby union tour of Australia. The crystal trophy, made by Ireland's Waterford Crystal, for which the two nations compete was unveiled at a pub in Brisbane on 9 June 1999. Ireland has won the Cup nine times compared to Australia's eight victories. Since the inception of the Cup, Ireland has won ten Cup fixtures compared to Australia's nine test victories. Ireland are the current holders, winning in 2026 for the sixth time in succession.

History The inaugural contest for the Lansdowne Cup was a two-Test series played between Australia and Ireland in 1999, during the Irish tour of Australia. Ireland are the current holders of the trophy following their 2025 autumn internationals victory.

Results Statistical details Details Total Drawn Australia points Ireland points Matches in Australia 10 7 3 0 286 182 Matches in Ireland 10 2 7 1 192 222 Details 20 9 10 1 478 404

– Mid Year Test – End of Year Test Year Date Venue Home Score Away TrophyWinner Attendance 2026 4 JulyAllianz Stadium, Sydney 31–33 42,500202515 NovemberAviva Stadium, Dublin46–1951,700202430 NovemberAviva Stadium, Dublin22–1951,700202219 NovemberAviva Stadium, Dublin13–1051,700201823 JuneSydney Football Stadium, Sydney16–2044,08516 JuneMelbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne21–2629,0189 JuneLang Park, Brisbane18–946,273201626 NovemberAviva Stadium, Dublin27–2451,000201422 NovemberAviva Stadium, Dublin26–23 51,100 201316 NovemberAviva Stadium, Dublin15–3251,000 201026 JuneLang Park, Brisbane22–1545,498200915 NovemberCroke Park, Dublin20–2069,886200814 JuneDocklands Stadium, Melbourne18–1247,500200619 NovemberLansdowne Road, Dublin21–642,000200624 JuneSubiaco Oval, Perth37–1538,200200519 NovemberLansdowne Road, Dublin14–3042,00020037 JuneSubiaco Oval, Perth45–1640,00020029 NovemberLansdowne Road, Dublin18–949,000199919 JuneSubiaco Oval, Perth32–2626,26712 JuneLang Park, Brisbane46–1024,177

See also

History of rugby union matches between Australia and Ireland

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