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Australia v Ireland

Date: Saturday 4th July 2026

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Kick-off: TBC

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK) and VMTV (ROI)

Australia will face Ireland at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday 4th July, during the first round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

In their most recent encounter, the Wallabies fell to a record 46-19 loss against Ireland in Dublin during the 2025 Autumn Internationals.

Overall, Australia and Ireland have played each other on 39 occasions since their first meeting in 1927. The Wallabies have won 22 matches, whilst Ireland have won 16 matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.

Australia v Ireland - Nations Championship Tickets

Tickets for the Australia v Ireland match in the Nations Championship went on general sale on Monday 23rd February. Check the Ticketmaster.com.au website for further information.

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Australia v Ireland - Recent History

Mack Hansen celebrates his second try for Ireland against Australia during 2025 Autumn Internationals

Mack Hansen scores rapid hat-trick as Ireland beat Australia for record win

15th November 2025

Mack Hansen claimed a first-half hat-trick to set Ireland on course for a record 46-19 win over his native Australia in Dublin.

Ireland players celebrate try against Australia in 2024 autumn internationals

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

30th November 2024

Ireland boss Andy Farrell signed off before his British and Irish Lions sabbatical in victorious fashion thanks to a nervy 22-19 comeback win over Joe Schmidt’s Australia in Dublin.

Ross Byrne celebrates a penalty kick for Ireland v Australia in 2022 Autumn Internationals

Late Ross Byrne penalty helps Ireland end stellar year with win over Australia

19th November 2022

Ross Byrne landed a dramatic late penalty as Ireland overcame the loss of captain Johnny Sexton to cap a stellar year with a disjointed 13-10 win over Australia.

Venue Information - Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Allianz Stadium, 40/44 Driver Ave, Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia

Stadium Capacity: 42,500

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