The last two times that Australia and Ireland played against each other year was in the years 2014 and 2016 respectively. Both these games held in Dublin, Ireland. Not surprisingly it was the Irish who triumphed on both of these occasions.

It’s a matter of great interest to the Irish that both times the winning score was finalized with Ireland leading by exactly 3 points. Ireland Rugby Tour Australia 2018 Sydney Meeting is very exciting indeed because it’s a series decider game.

What time is the Sydney Meeting between Wallabies and Irish Rugby?

Australia is home to several thousand Irish immigrants. And they are famous for pulling together in full colors at times like these. Naturally, their support will be for their homeland team who they will be backing with tremendous noise and cheer. Let’s check out Ireland Rugby Tour Australia 2018 Sydney Meeting Kickoff times, dates, tv.

  • Teams: #AUSvIRL Rugby
  • Kickoff: 20:00 (local), 11:00 am (Irish time)
  • Date: 23rd June 2018
  • Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Australia
  • TV: Sky Sports

Key Players to Watch

I will go for Foley, Folau, and Sio in the middle of the park. their current form has been key for the Wallabies results.

For Irland, Peter O’Mahony is the most stand out performer so far and should be their main man.

Wallabies vs Ireland Rugby Head to Head

Actual test matches between the two formidable Rugby nations also took place in 2003, 1999, 1994, and the very first time way back in 1979. Interestingly, two is the most number of times they have played in all the four years we’ve mentioned here. The Aussies lead the head to head meeting so far where they won most of the times (22) in 35 fights.

Ireland v Australia Rugby Last Five Match Stats

Irish gradually bounce back in a recent couple of years game against Wallabies, won 3 games in between 5 tests prior to this series.

Ireland nailed a victory against Australia in 2011 Rugby World Cup at New Zealand by 9 points difference. It was their only meeting at the neutral venue in which they meet so far with each other where Irish have destroyed the Wallabies.

Ireland Rugby Tour Australia 2018 Sydney Meeting Preview

Except for the last match the Aussies have never lost against Ireland on home ground before. Though Ireland are revved up for a riveting encounter with them. The match is going to be tight with both teams having good players and the scoreline will be decided by mistakes and share the brilliance of the key players. I will go for the Wallabies win 25 to 15.

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