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 298–178 in Ireland’s favour, first met 29 Oct 1988. Ireland have won the last 6.

Last 9 meetings

• Ireland26 Aug 2023 · Summer Nations Series 2023 · Bayonne17–13
• Ireland12 Oct 2019 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2019 · Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City47–5
• Ireland9 Nov 2013 · Tour 2013 · Dublin40–9
• Ireland13 Nov 2010 · Tour 2010 · Dublin20–10
• Ireland20 June 2003 · Tour 2003 · Apia40–14
• Ireland11 Nov 2001 · Tour 2001 · Dublin35–8
• Samoa14 June 199725–57
• Samoa12 Nov 1996 · Tour 1996 · Dublin25–40
• Ireland29 Oct 1988 · Tour 1988 · Dublin49–22

Scores show Ireland first.