The 1987 International Rules Series was the third series between Gaelic footballers from Ireland and Australian rules footballers from Australia. The series took place in Ireland and consisted of three test matches between the Australian and Irish international rules football teams. Australia won the series 2–1 and by 27 over the three test matches.[1]
Eugene McGee was in charge of the Irish team, while Seán McCague was his assistant manager.[2]
Summary
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Beitzel Medal (Best player for the series) — Tony McGuinness (Australia)[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "International Rules - Series 3 - 1987 – Ireland". GAA.ie. 1 January 2007. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Former GAA president Seán McCague dies". Hogan Stand. 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Australia v. Ireland since 1967". Footy Stats. 1 January 2000. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
External links
edit- Australia v. Ireland since 1967
- Aussie Rules International: The Third Series – 1987
- International Rules – Series 3 – 1987 – Ireland
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