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International Rules Series returns in 2020 and 2022

Australia won the Cormac McAnallen Cup in 2017 to make it 10-10 in series history between the two nations
Australia won the Cormac McAnallen Cup in 2017 to make it 10-10 in series history between the two nations

The GAA and the AFL have released details of the next two instalments of the International Rules Series, which will be played in Ireland in 2020 and in Australia in 2022.

The provisional dates for next year's two-Test series are Sunday, 15 November and Saturday, 21 November, with venues yet to be confirmed.

The AFL also confirmed that the Australia team will again conduct a training camp in New York prior to the matches in Ireland.

Australia reclaimed the Cormac McAnallen Trophy when the series was last contested in 2017, beating Ireland in Adelaide and Perth.

GAA director general Tom Ryan said: "We are pleased to announce the return of the International Rules Series in 2020 and look forward to reconnecting with our friends and colleagues in the AFL, both on and off the field.

"The series offers our players the chance to wear the green jersey and represent Ireland, and it also provides them with an opportunity to pit themselves against the best from another code, while showcasing the best skills of Gaelic football."

AFL general manager of football operations Steve Hocking said players named in the 2020 Virgin Australia All-Australian team will be the first qualify.

"We want to take the best of the best to the two-Test series in Ireland next year and our All-Australian players will be the first players selected," he said.

"The IRS Tests allows players from both codes the only opportunity to represent their countries and have traditionally been great contests that have showcased their athleticism."

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