2005 International Rules Series

The 2005 International Rules Series was the 12th annual International Rules Series and the 14th time that a test series of international rules football was played between Ireland and Australia and was won by Australia.

2005 International Rules Series
Action from the second test in Melbourne
EventInternational Rules Series
Australia Ireland
163 106
163–106 on aggregate, Australia win series 2–0
First test
Australia Ireland
100 64
Date21 October 2005
VenueSubiaco Oval, Perth
RefereeMatthew James (Australia)
David Coldrick (Ireland)
Attendance39,098 (Sell Out)
Second test
Ireland Australia
42 63
Date28 October 2005
VenueDocklands Stadium, Melbourne
RefereeMatthew James (Australia)
Michael Collins (Ireland)
Attendance45,428

The 2005 series involved two test matches in Australia, the first in Perth (which was a sell-out) and a second test in Melbourne which was controversial due to the on field actions of the Australian team.

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