Canberra Stadium - Other Notable Events

Other Notable Events

  • Super 12 Rugby union Final 2000, 2001, 2004
  • Four group matches from the 2003 Rugby World Cup were also played at the stadium.
  • In 1990, the stadium hosted an International Rules match (a combination of Gaelic football and Australian rules football) between Ireland and Australia.
  • In 1995, the AFL's ailing Fitzroy Football Club played one home game against the West Coast Eagles at the venue.
  • A day night cricket match between 2 local clubs was played in the mid-1990s.
  • The 2nd leg of the 1996 OFC Nations Cup Final
  • Kanga Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament.
  • The 2008 Pacific Schools Games
  • One Group Match from the 2008 Rugby League World Cup was also played at the stadium.

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