History of the Lansdowne Cup
In 1999, to honour our shared heritage and passion for rugby, The Lansdowne Club commissioned the Lansdowne Cup, crafted by Waterford Crystal, and donated it to the Australian Rugby Union. The Cup symbolises the proud and competitive rivalry between Australia and Ireland.Since its inception, it has been won nine times by each nation, with one drawn series. Over the past 26 years, 306 players have had the privilege of competing for the Lansdowne Cup each contributing to the rich history and enduring spirit of this contest.​Since its inception, it has been won nine times by each nation, with one drawn series. Over the past 26 years, 306 players have had the privilege of competing for the Lansdowne Cup each contributing to the rich history and enduring spirit of this contest.
Game | Ireland Score | Australia Score | Venue & Date |
|---|---|---|---|
2003 Ireland tour of the Pacific | 16 | 45 | Subiaco Oval, Perth, Australia, 7 June 2003 |
2005 Australia tour of Europe | 14 | 30 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland, 19 November 2005 |
2006 Ireland tour of New Zealand & Australia | 15 | 37 | Subiaco Oval, Perth, Australia, 24 June 2006 |
2006 Australia tour of Europe | 21 | 6 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland, 19 November 2006 |
2008 Ireland tour of New Zealand & Australia | 12 | 18 | Telstra Dome, Melbourne, Australia, 14 June 2008 |
2009 Australia tour of Japan, Britain & Ireland | 20 | 20 | Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland, 15 November 2009 |
2010 Ireland tour of New Zealand & Australia | 15 | 22 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia, 26 June 2010 |
2013 Australia tour of Europe | 15 | 32 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, 16 November 2013 |
2014 Australia tour of Europe | 26 | 23 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, 22 November 2014 |
2016 Australia tour of Europe | 27 | 24 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, 26 November 2016 |
2018 Ireland tour of Australia, 1st test | 9 | 18 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia, 9 June 2018 |
2018 Ireland tour of Australia, 2nd test | 26 | 21 | AMI Park, Melbourne, Australia, 16 June 2018 |
2018 Ireland tour of Australia, 3rd test | 20 | 16 | Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia, 23 June 2018 |
2022 Australia tour of Europe | 13 | 10 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, 19 November 2022 |
2024 Australia tour of Britain & Ireland | 22 | 19 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, 30 November 2024 |
2025 Australia tour of Japan & Europe | 46 | 19 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, 15 November 2025 |
2002 Australia tour of Argentina & Europe | 18 | 9 | Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland, 9 November 2002 |
1999 Ireland tour of Australia, 1st test | 10 | 46 | Ballymore, Brisbane, Australia, 12 June 1999 |