Since 1927, Australia and Ireland have competed against each other in rugby union in thirty-nine matches, Australia having won twenty-two, Ireland sixteen, with one draw. Their first meeting was on 12 November 1927, and was won 5âÂÂ3 by Australia. Their most recent meeting took place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on 15 November 2025 and was won 46âÂÂ19 by Ireland.
Ireland have faced Australia five times in Rugby World Cup play, with Australia winning the first four before Ireland finally won in Eden Park in 2011.
Since 1999 the two sides have competed for the Lansdowne Cup. The Cup is currently held by Ireland, having defeated Australia in their most recent fixture in Dublin in 2025.
<small>Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.</small>
<small>Up to date as of 5 November 2025.</small>