History of rugby union matches between Australia and England

The two nations next met in 1928, at Twickenham, during the 1927–28 Waratahs tour of the British Isles, France and Canada and England won 18–11.

The sides met three times during the 1990s before the end of the amateur era and the introduction of the Cook Cup.

The Wallabies were captained by John Eales, and in total, Australia scored 11 tries against a weakened England side.

The match was played at Twickenham, and England won 22–19 to win the Cook Cup for the first time.

The single-test format remained for 2002, and England successfully defended the Cook Cup by beating Australia 32–31 at Twickenham.

The match was played at Melbourne's Telstra Dome, and England won 25–14, marking their first ever victory over Australia on Australian soil.

Later that year, England repeated the feat when the two nations met in what is arguably their most famous encounter, at the 2003 World Cup final.

Jonny Wilkinson landed a drop goal in extra time that saw England win the Rugby World Cup 20–17.

In June 2006 the countries played a two-match test series in Australia, with the home team winning both matches to regain the Cup.