Head-to-head

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 605–231 in Ireland’s favour, first met 26 May 1985. Ireland have won the last 4.

Last 10 meetings

• Ireland11 July 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Newcastle | Awabakal-Worimi36–20
• Ireland8 Nov 2025 · Autumn Nations Series 2025 · Dublin41–10
• Ireland6 Nov 2021 · Autumn Nations Series 2021 · Dublin60–5
• Ireland3 July 2021 · Men's Internationals 2021 · Dublin39–31
• Japan28 Sept 2019 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2019 · Shizuoka Prefecture12–19
• Ireland24 June 2017 · Tour 2017 · Tokyo35–13
• Ireland17 June 2017 · Tour 2017 · Shizuoka Prefecture50–22
• Ireland19 June 2005 · Tour 2005 · Tokyo47–18
• Ireland12 June 2005 · Tour 2005 · Osaka44–12
• Ireland11 Nov 2000 · Tour 2000 · Dublin78–9

Scores show Ireland first.