2009 June rugby union tests explained
The 2009 mid-year rugby union tests (also known as the Summer Internationals in the Northern Hemisphere) refers to the rugby union Internationals played from 23 May to 4 July 2009, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
The main event in the series was the Lions tour of South Africa, which involved three test matches, while France and Italy travelled to Oceania.
For Australia, New Zealand and South Africa the Tests also constituted preparation for the 2009 Tri Nations. There was also a short tour for the Barbarians, including their first ever match in Australia. The two main North American sides, Canada and the United States, used the series as preparation for their annual early-summer competition, the Churchill Cup, and for their 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying tie in July.
England played home matches against the Barbarians and Argentina and then travelled to Argentina for a return match with the Pumas, while Ireland and Wales went to North America. The first England-Argentina matchup was notable because the Argentine Rugby Union moved the game to England in effort to raise cash to help support their fledgling professional setup; the move was also convenient for their large contingent of European-based players.[1]
Overview
Series
| Tour | Result | Victor |
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| South Africa v British & Irish Lions test series | 1–2 | |
| Argentina v England test series | 1–1 | Drawn |
| New Zealand v France test series | 1–1 | Drawn |
| Australia v Italy test series | 2–0 | | |
Notes:
- France and New Zealand drew their tour as France won the first test, but New Zealand won the second test, making a tour result of 1–1.
Other tours
| Team/Tour | Opponents |
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| Barbarians end of season tour | (won) – (lost) |
| Wales tour | (won) – (won) |
| Ireland tour | (won) – (won) | |
Fixtures
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See also
Notes and References
- News: England down Pumas at Old Trafford . Rob . Wildman . Scrum.com . 6 June 2009 . 11 June 2009 .
