The Lansdowne Cup is a

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trophy competed for by Australia and

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. Established in 1999, the cup was donated to the

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by the Lansdowne Club of Sydney. The cup was launched in advance of the two Test matches played during the

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. The crystal trophy, made by Ireland's

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, for which the two nations compete was unveiled at a pub in Brisbane on 9 June 1999. Australia have won the Cup eight times while Ireland have won on six occasions.

History

The inaugural contest for the Lansdowne Cup was a two-Test series played between Australia and Ireland in 1999, during the Irish tour of Australia. Ireland are the current holders of the trophy following their 2022 autumn internationals victory.

Matches

Results

* – Summer Test * – Autumn International

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History

Matches

Results

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