1986 International Rules Series
The 1986 International Rules Series was the second series between Australian rules footballers from Australia and Gaelic footballers from Ireland. The series took place in Australia and consisted of three test matches between the Australian and Irish international rules football teams. Ireland won the series 3–0 and by 32 points over the three test matches.
Summary
First TestVenue: WACA Ground, Perth
Date: 11 October, 1986
Crowd: 25,000
| Team | Score |
 Australia | 1-14-16 |
 Ireland | 5-5-12 |
| Australia | Ireland |
| Greg Anderson Mark Bairstow Terry Daniher Robert DiPierdomenico Gerard Healy Craig Holden Wayne Johnston Chris Langford Tony McGuinness Garry McIntosh Mark Naley Gary Pert John Platten Mike Richardson Maurice Rioli Paul Roos Kevin Walsh Dale Weightman Peter Wilson | Greg Blaney Niall Cahalane Val Daly Mick Fagan Gerry Hargan Mick Holden Jimmy Kerrigan Mick Lyons Joe McNally Dermot McNicholl Brian McGilligan Ciarán Murray Pat O'Byrne John O'Driscoll John O'Leary Colm O'Rourke Jack O'Shea Pat Spillane Tom Spillane |
Second Test
Venue: VFL Park, Melbourne
Date: 19 October, 1986
Crowd: 10,883
| Team | Score |
| Australia | 1-10-10 |
| Ireland | 3-10-14 |
| Australia | Ireland |
| Greg Anderson David Bolton Dermott Brereton Gary Buckenara Peter Curran Terry Daniher Robert DiPierdomenico Brad Hardie Gerard Healy Craig Holden Wayne Johnston Chris Langford Mark Naley John Platten Mike Richardson Maurice Rioli Paul Roos Dale Weightman Peter Wilson | Greg Blaney Niall Cahalane Val Daly Mick Fagan Gerry Hargan Jimmy Kerrigan Mick Lyons Seamus McHugh Joe McNally Dermot McNicholl Brian McGilligan Ciarán Murray Pat O'Byrne John O'Driscoll Damien O'Hagan John O'Leary Jack O'Shea Noel Roche Tom Spillane |
Third Test
Venue: Football Park, Adelaide
Date: 24 October, 1986
Crowd: 10,000 approx
| Team | Score |
| Australia | 0-7-11 |
| Ireland | 4-8-7 |
| Australia | Ireland |
| Greg Anderson David Bolton Dermott Brereton Gary Buckenara Terry Daniher Robert DiPierdomenico Gerard Healy Craig Holden Wayne Johnston Chris Langford Tony McGuinness Garry McIntosh Gary Pert John Platten Maurice Rioli Paul Roos Dale Weightman Greg Williams Peter Wilson | Greg Blaney Niall Cahalane Val Daly Mick Fagan Gerry Hargan Jimmy Kerrigan Mick Lyons Teddy McCarthy Seamus McHugh Joe McNally Dermot McNicholl Brian McGilligan Ciarán Murray Pat O'Byrne John O'Driscoll Damien O'Hagan John O'Leary Jack O'Shea Noel Roche |