History of rugby union matches between Australia and United States
Australia and United States have played each other at Rugby Union a total of 8 matches, all won by Australia.
History
Australia first played United States in the winter of 1912 at California field, Berkeley, USA and it resulted in a triumphant victory for the Aussies.
World Cup History
In 1987 they met for the first time in a World Cup match at the group stage in Brisbane with Australia starting their campaign towards the semifinals with a 47–12 win.
Summary
Note: Summary below reflects test results by both teams.
Overall
Details |
Played |
Won by |
Won by |
Drawn |
Australia points |
USA points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In USA |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
83 |
30 |
In Australia |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
163 |
24 |
Neutral venue |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
122 |
24 |
Overall |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
368 |
78 |
Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
Record |
Australia |
USA |
|---|---|---|
Longest winning streak |
8 (16 Nov 1912–Present) |
NA |
Largest points for |
||
Home |
67 (8 July 1990) |
10 (5 September 2015) |
Away |
47 (5 September 2015) |
12 (31 May 1987) |
Largest winning margin |
||
Home |
58 (8 July 1990) |
NA |
Away |
37 (5 September 2015) |
NA |
Results
No. |
Date |
Venue |
Score |
Winner |
Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
5 September 2015 |
Soldier Field, Chicago |
10 – 47 |
2015 Pre-RWC internationals |
|
7 |
23 September 2011 |
Wellington Stadium, Wellington |
67 – 5 |
2011 Rugby World Cup |
|
6 |
14 October 1999 |
Thomond Park, Limerick |
55 – 19 |
1999 Rugby World Cup |
|
5 |
8 July 1990 |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane |
67 – 9 |
1990 USA Rugby tour of Australia |
|
4 |
31 May 1987 |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane |
47 – 12 |
1987 Rugby World Cup |
|
3 |
9 July 1983 |
SCG, Sydney |
49 – 3 |
1983 USA Rugby tour of Australia |
|
2 |
21 January 1976 |
Glover Field, Anaheim, Los Angeles |
12 – 24 |
1975–76 Australia rugby union tour |
|
1 |
16 November 1912 |
California Field, Berkeley |
8 – 12 |
1912 Tour of Canada & USA |