1990 International Rules Series

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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]

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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]

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Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Jack O’Shea (Ireland) [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "International Rules - Series 4 - 1990 – Australia". GAA.ie. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "The 'Last' Test Series – 1990". Aussie Rules International. 5 June 2011. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. Craig, Frank (5 March 2020). "[Luke] Gavigan wary of Tyrone threat". Donegal News . p. 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.
  4. "Hackett for Westmeath". Irish Independent. 9 September 2009.
  5. "Former GAA president Seán McCague dies". Hogan Stand. 24 November 2022.
  6. O'Riordan, Ian (9 September 2009). "Hackett is surprise choice for Westmeath". The Irish Times. 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.
  7. "Australia v. Ireland since 1967". Footy Stats. 1 January 2007. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.