The 1998 International Rules Series was the fifth annual series between

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and the first since it was cancelled in 1990. It was part of a four-year agreement. Ireland and Australia both won a game however Ireland won the overall series by 10 points in aggregate.

Results

Both tests were played at GAA Headquarters (

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in Dublin). The total series attendance was 58,121. ''Sources for the following details'': Footy Stats
''Source for scores in the second test'': International Rules Gold (TG4)

First test

Second test

Squads

''Source: Official Series match-day programme'' Jim Stynes Medal – Stephen Silvagni

References

External links

Tarik's International Rules Football

Official GAA website

Official AFL website

Hogan Stand International Rules section

AFL International Rules section
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International Rules Series The International Rules Series is a senior men's international rules football competition between the Australia international rules football team (selected by the Australian Football League) and the Ireland international rules football team (se ...