The 2006 Ladies' International Rules Series was the first and, as of 2019, the only ladies'

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series played between

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and

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. The series was played at the same time as the men's

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. Ireland won the series, claiming the first test at

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by 134–15 and the second test at

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by 39–18. The series was broadcast live by

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Background

TG4 anniversary

In 2006

was celebrating its 10th anniversary and asked the

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for suggestions to help mark the occasion. The LGFA subsequently approached

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's female development manager, Nicole Graves, about the possibility of a ladies'

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series.

Rules

In March 2006 officials from the

and

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met in

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to agree a set of rules for the test series. The LGFA were in Singapore for their 2006

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tour. There were a number of differences from the men's game. Fewer steps were allowed than in the men's game. Players were not allowed to call a

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in the middle of the field. Instead, a mark was only allowed inside both 45 metre lines. This was intended to see more flow in the game. The scoring system and use of the round ball remained the same as in the men's game. The Australian-style tackle was not allowed in the women's series.

Series

First test

Second test

Squads

References

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