AFL and GAA discuss potential revival of International Rules series
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
AFL executives met with GAA leaders in Dublin on October 15 to discuss reviving the International Rules series, last held in 2017. The meeting aimed to establish protocols regarding the recruitment of Irish players and enhance collaboration between the leagues. This follows the success of the recent AFLW match featuring Australia and Ireland, which has renewed interest in the series. During the talks, officials discussed support structures for Irish players returning to Gaelic football after their AFL careers.
- •AFL officials met with GAA leaders in Dublin on October 15.
- •Discussion included protocols for recruiting Irish players.
- •The last International Rules series took place in 2017.
- •Interest in reviving the series has increased after recent AFLW success.
- •Support for Irish players returning to GAA was also addressed.
- 2:45 AMAFL — Return of International Rules, support for Irish players in AFL and GAA talks
"The success of AFLW's Australia v Ireland game has put the men's international clash back on the table
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