1990 International Rules Series Explained
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.[1] [2]
Martin Gavigan was Ireland vice-captain.[3]
Eugene McGee was in charge of the Irish team.[4] Seán McCague was his assistant manager.[5]
Brendan Hackett trained the Irish team.[6]
Summary
First test[1] [2]
Venue: Waverley Park, Melbourne
Crowd: 18,332
| Team | Score |
|---|
| 0-10-8 (38) |
 Ireland | 0-12-11 (47) | |
Second test[1] [2] Venue:
Bruce Stadium,
Canberra Crowd: 7,000
| Team | Score |
|---|
| 0-7-10 (31) |
| Ireland | 3-9-7 (52) | |
Third test[1] [2] Venue:
WACA,
Perth Crowd: 7,700
Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Jack O’Shea (Ireland)
[7] External links
Notes and References
- Web site: International Rules - Series 4 - 1990 – Australia . https://archive.today/20070328120433/http://internationalrules.gaa.ie/1990.html . dead . 28 March 2007 . GAA.ie . 28 March 2007 .
- Web site: The 'Last' Test Series – 1990. https://web.archive.org/web/20110605135416/http://www.aussierulesinternational.com/home/world/europe/ireland/international_rules/compromise_rules_1984_-_1990_/1990. dead. 5 June 2011. Aussie Rules International. 5 June 2011.
- News: Frank. Craig. [Luke] Gavigan wary of Tyrone threat. Donegal News. 5 March 2020. 77. Luke Gavigan... the Tir Chonaill skipper... comes from formidable footballing stock. His dad Luke was a member of the Donegal senior football squad that won the 1992 All-Ireland title. His uncle Martin... also vice-captained the victorious 1990 Ireland Compromise Rules side that toured Australia..
- News: Hackett for Westmeath. Irish Independent. 9 September 2009.
- News: Former GAA president Seán McCague dies. Hogan Stand. 24 November 2022.
- News: Hackett is surprise choice for Westmeath. The Irish Times. 9 September 2009. Ian. O'Riordan. After that Hackett took charge of Offaly from 1990-1992, and was also appointed trainer of the Irish Team for the International Rules series with Australia in 1990..
- Web site: Australia v. Ireland since 1967. 1 January 2007. Footy Stats. 29 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072553/http://footystats.freeservers.com/Footystats/Aust-Ireland.html. 6 October 2014. dead. dmy-all.
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