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The1976 Fiji rugby union tour of Australia was a series of matches played between May and June 1976 by the Fiji national rugby union team in Australia.
Three test were played, all won by "Wallabies"
Scores and results list Fiji's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 4 | 12 | 15 May 1976 | Moore Park, Sydney | Tour match |
| Tasmania | 48 | 8 | 19 May 1976 | Oval, Queensborough | Tour match |
| Western Australia | 47 | 3 | 22 May 1976 | Perry Lakes, Perth | Tour match |
| South Australia | 7 | 10 | 26 May 1976 | Norwood Oval, | Tour match |
| Victoria | 27 | 4 | 29 May 1976 | Melbourne | Tour match |
| New South Wales Country | 11 | 13 | 1 June 1976 | Wagga Wagga | Tour match |
| New South Wales | 6 | 37 | 5 June 1976 | Moore Park, Sydney | Tour match |
| A.C.T. | 28 | 12 | 8 June 1976 | Canberra | Tour match |
| Australia | 6 | 22 | 12 June 1976 | Cricket Ground, Sydney | Test match |
| Queensland | 16 | 28 | 14 June 1976 | Tour match | |
| Australia | 9 | 21 | 19 June 1976 | Ballymore, Brisbane | Test match |
| Queensland Country | 24 | 4 | 22 June 1976 | Dalby | Tour match |
| Australia | 17 | 27 | 26 June 1976 | Cricket Ground, Sydney | Test match |
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