1967 Ireland rugby union tour of Australia
The 1967 Ireland rugby union tour of Australia was a series of matches played in May 1967 in Australia by Ireland national rugby union team.
It was an historical tour because Irish obtain is first victory on Australian soil in a Test match.
Matches
Opposing Team | Pts For | Against | Match Date | Venue |
Queensland | 41 | 8 | 1 May | Lang Park, Brisbane |
New South Wales | 9 | 21 | 6 May | Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney |
New South Wales Country Districts XV | 31 | 11 | 9 May | Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney |
Australia | 11 | 5 | 13 May | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Sydney | 8 | 30 | 16 May | Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney |
Victoria | 19 | 5 | 20 May | Olympic Park Stadium, Melbourne |
Touring party
- Manager: Eugene Davy
- Assistant Manager: Des McKibbin
- Captain: Tom Kiernan
Backs