International Rules Football Around The World
International rules is played in various locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand between fledgling Australian rules football and Gaelic football clubs.
In 2006, an exhibition match between South African youth teams and an Indigenous Australian touring side composed of players from the Clontarf Foundation, led by Sydney's Adam Goodes, was held at Potchefstroom.
Sweden: October 23, 2010 saw the inaugural International Rules Test between Malmö Gaelic Football team (2009 Scandinavian Champions) & Aussie Rules side The Port Malmö Maulers (2009 DAFL Champions)
The game was played in great spirit despite the cold damp conditions at Limhamnsfältet where the GAA boys and Maulers share the pitch. The Gaelic Footballers of Malmö GAA Club ended up winners on a scoreline of: Malmö GAA Club 5:6:7 = 55 pts Port Malmo Maulers 1:5:9 = 30 pts
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