International Rules Returns: A New Era of Australian Football? The rekindling of international rules matches between Australia and Ireland is a welcome development in the world of Australian football.
After an 8 year hiatus, the sport's governing body has announced that the two nations will meet under AFLW rules at North Sydney Oval on August 1.
This marks a significant shift towards promoting women's football and celebrating cultural exchange. The inclusion of representative football in the AFLW calendar is indeed a milestone for Australian football.