2006 Ladies' International Rules Series

2006 Ladies' International Rules Series
Ireland Australia
Republic of Ireland Australia
173 33
Ireland win series 173–33 on aggregate
First test
Ireland Australia
134 15
Date31 October 2006
VenueBreffni Park, Cavan
RefereeEugene O'Hare
Cony Vardouniotis
Second test
Australia Ireland
18 39
Date4 November 2006
VenueParnell Park, Dublin
RefereeDeclan Staunton

The 2006 Ladies' International Rules Series was the first and, as of 2019, the only ladies' International rules football series played between Ireland and Australia. The series was played at the same time as the men's 2006 International Rules Series. Ireland won the series, claiming the first test at Breffni Park by 134–15 and the second test at Parnell Park by 39–18. The series was broadcast live by TG4 and Setanta Sports.[1][2][3][4]

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  2. ^ Lane, Samantha (15 October 2006). "Women join in changing rules". The Age. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  3. ^ "Gaelic girls could swing it for Aussies". irishexaminer.com. 31 October 2006. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  4. ^ "GAA coverage on TG4 – Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 October". ladiesgaelic.ie. 23 October 2006. Retrieved 8 November 2019.