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The 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match will bring together some of the competition’s biggest stars and emerging talent for a historic representative clash at North Sydney Oval on Saturday, August 1.Â
Celebrating the strong connection between AFLW and Ireland, the match highlights the significant contribution Irish players have made to the competition since AFLW began in 2017.
Played under Australian Football Rules with a classic Sherrin football, the match marks the first AFLW representative fixture since 2017 and will serve as a major moment ahead of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season. Fans can expect a showcase of elite talent, national pride and the continued growth of women’s football on one of the game’s biggest stages.
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AFLW Australia v Ireland News
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How Australia and Ireland could line up for historic clash
AFL.com.au has predicted how Australia and Ireland could line up in their historic clash
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'I'm getting in your head already': Cats duo turn rivals for Australia v Ireland showdown
Geelong teammates Aishling Moloney and Georgie Prespakis are preparing to go head-to-head in the NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland representative game
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'A special honour': Full Australian team named to take on the Irish
Australia's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game against Ireland
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'Immense pride': Full Irish squad announced to face Australia
Ireland's 25-player squad has been unveiled for AFLW's representative game
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'Grown us, shaped us': Star's worlds to come together in Australia v Ireland clash
Sarah Rowe cannot wait for two worlds to come together when Ireland takes on Australia
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First batch of players unveiled for Australia v Ireland clash
The first group of 16 players selected in the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland representative game have been revealed
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Stars confirmed for 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland
The first group of players selected for the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match have been revealed
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Selection panels confirmed for 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland
Senior coaches, senior assistant coaches and chairs of selectors have been confirmed for the Australia v Ireland match
