Admiral Brown Cup
 The trophy awarded | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2012 |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Country |  Argentina Ireland |
| Holders | Ireland (2024) |
| Most titles | Ireland (6 titles) |
The Admiral William Brown Cup (in Spanish: Copa Almirante Brown) is an international rugby union competition contested between Argentina and Ireland. It was first held on 16 November 2012 at the Aviva Stadium.[1] The trophy is named after Admiral William Brown, the Irish-Argentine born in Foxford, Co Mayo in 1777, who founded the Argentine Navy.[1][2][3]
This competition was born after a joint initiative involving the Embassy of Argentina in Dublin, the Embassy of Ireland in Buenos Aires, the Argentine Rugby Union and the Irish Rugby Football Union.[4][5]
Summary
Overall
| Host | Matches | Argentina won |
Ireland won |
Draws | Arg. points |
Ire. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 52 |
| Ireland
|
5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 86 | 177 |
| Overall | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 120 | 229 |
Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
| Record | Argentina | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Longest winning streak | — | 7 (16 Nov 2012–present) |
| Largest points for | ||
| Home | 17 (7 June 2014) | 53 (21 November 2021) |
| Away | 24 (16 November 2012) | 29 (7 June 2014) |
| Largest winning margin | ||
| Home | — | 46 (21 November 2021) |
| Away | — | 12 (7 June 2014) |
Results
- ST – Summer Test
- AI – Autumn International
- Winners are indicated in bold
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Venue | City | Trophy Winner |
Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 Nov | Ireland |
46–24 |
Argentina |
Aviva Stadium | Dublin | |
[6] |
| 2014 | 14 Jun | Argentina |
17–23 |
Ireland |
Estadio José Fierro | Tucumán | |
[7][8] |
| 7 Jun | Argentina |
17–29 |
Ireland |
Estadio Centenario | Resistencia | [9] | ||
| 2017 | 25 Nov | Ireland |
28–19 |
Argentina |
Aviva Stadium | Dublin | |
[10][11] |
| 2018 | 10 Nov | Ireland |
28–17 |
Argentina |
Aviva Stadium | Dublin | |
[12][13] |
| 2021 | 21 Nov | Ireland |
53–7 |
Argentina |
Aviva Stadium | Dublin | |
[14] |
| 2024 | 15 Nov | Ireland |
22–19 |
Argentina |
Aviva Stadium | Dublin | |
[15] |
See also
References
- ^ a b "New rugby trophy to honour Argentine naval hero". Irish Independent. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Almirante Guillermo Brown biography on Government of Argentina website
- ^ Almirante Guillermo Brown: padre de la Armada Argentina on Gaceta Marinera
- ^ Irlanda v Argentina: La Copa Almirante Brown at the IRFU, 21 Nov 2012 (in Spanish)
- ^ "What Is The Admiral Brown Cup For Ireland v Argentina?". Balls. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Ireland 46-24 Argentina". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Sexton injury mars Ireland win". espnscrum. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "First Test: Argentina 17-29 Ireland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Second Test: Argentina 17-23 Ireland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Ireland battle to victory over Argentina and seal third autumn Test win". espnscrum. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Autumn international: Ireland 28-19 Argentina". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Ireland 28-17 Argentina". Ireland’s 2018 Autumn Internationals Confirmed. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Recap: Ireland 28-17 Argentina". RTE. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Ireland cap off brilliant month with easy Pumas win". RTE. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Ireland 22-19 Argentina". Autumn Internationals. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
