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During June of 2006, several rugby union test sides played fixtures that were mainly contested in southern nations. It acted as end of year tours of the Northern Hemisphere nations, and pre season matches for the Tri Nations Series and Pacific 5 Nations.

Contents 1 Fixtures 1.1 Saturday 10 June 1.2 Sunday 11 June 1.3 Saturday 17 June 1.4 Saturday 24 June 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

2006-06-10 19:35
	New Zealand	34–23	Ireland	Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Attendance: 29,850 Referee: Stuart Dickinson
	Tries: Doug Howlett, Mils Muliaina, Troy Flavell Con: Luke McAlister (2) Pen: Luke McAlister (5)		Tries: Brian O'Driscoll, Andrew Trimble Con: Ronan O'Gara (2) Pen: Ronan O'Gara (3)

• The scoreline belied the closeness of the contest, as Ireland were 20 minutes away from a first-ever win over the All Blacks, holding a 23-15 lead at three-quarter time.

2006-06-10 15:00
	South Africa	36–16	Scotland	ABSA Stadium, Durban Attendance: 32,500 Referee: Donal Courtney
	Tries: Andre Snyman, Breyton Paulse, Percy Montgomery, Schalk Burger Con: Percy Montgomery (2) Pen: Percy Montgomery (4)		Tries: Simon Webster Con: Chris Paterson Pen: Chris Paterson (3)

• This is Scotland's largest-ever defeat in South Africa.

2006-06-11 14:45
	Argentina	27 - 25	Wales	Raul Conti Stadium, Puerto Madryn Attendance: 15,000 Referee: Alain Rolland
	Tries: Juan Manuel Leguizamón, José María Núñez Piossek, Francisco Leonelli Con: Federico Todeschini (3) Pen: Federico Todeschini (2)		Tries: Mark Jones, Ian Evans, James Hook Con: Nicky Robinson (2) Pen: Nicky Robinson (2)

• This was Argentina's first-ever Test in Patagonia. The choice of Wales as the opponent was especially significant, as Puerto Madryn is at the heart of an area settled by Welsh in the 1860s where Welsh is still frequently spoken.

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2006-06-11 20:00
	Australia	34 - 3	England	Telstra Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 62,124 Referee: Alan Lewis
	Tries: Chris Latham, Mark Gerrard, Rodney Blake Con: Stirling Mortlock (2) Pen: Stirling Mortlock (5)		Pen: Olly Barkley

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2006-06-11
	Japan	6 - 52	Italy	Tokyo
	Pen: Shotaro Onishi (2)		Tries: Josh Sole, David Bortolussi, Manuel Dallan, Mirco Bergamasco (2), Santiago Delappè, de Jager Cons: Ramiro Pez (4), Marcato (3) Pen: Ramiro Pez

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2006-06-17 19:35
	New Zealand	27–17	Ireland	Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 45,000 Referee: Jonathan Kaplan
	Tries: Clarke Dermody, Byron Kelleher, Luke McAlister Con: Luke McAlister (3) Pen: Luke McAlister (2)		Tries: Jerry Flannery, Paul O'Connell Con: Ronan O'Gara (2) Pen: Ronan O'Gara

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2006-06-17 14:45
	Argentina	45–27	Wales	Vélez Sársfield, Buenos Aires Attendance: 18,102 Referee: Dave Pearson
	Tries: Gonzalo Tiesi (2), Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe Con: Federico Todeschini (3) Pen: Federico Todeschini (8)		Tries: Gareth Delve, Shane Williams, Lee Byrne Con: Nicky Robinson, James Hook (2) Pen: James Hook (2)

• Argentina win a Test series against Wales for the first time ever.

2006-06-17 20:00
	Australia	43–18	England	Telstra Dome, Melbourne Attendance: 41,278 Referee: Steve Walsh
	Tries: George Smith, Mark Gerrard (2), Lote Tuqiri, Mark Chisholm, Chris Latham Con: Stirling Mortlock (5) Pen: Stirling Mortlock		Tries: George Chuter, Tom Varndell Con: Andy Goode Pen: Andy Goode DG: Andy Goode

• This was England's fifth consecutive Test defeat, their worst streak since 1984. Australia's George Gregan made his 120th international appearance, setting an all-time record for the sport.

2006-06-17 20:00
	Fiji	29–18	Italy	Churchill Park, Lautoka Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Marius Jonker
	Tries: Norman Ligairi, Rupeni Caucaunibuca, Jacob Rauluni, Kiniviliame Salabog, Con: Seremaia Bai (3) Pen: Seremaia Bai		Tries: Josh Sole, Andrea Lo Cicero Con: Ramiro Pez Pen: Ramiro Pez (2)

• Fiji claim a Six Nations scalp for the first time since 2000, when they defeated Italy (then newly admitted to the Six Nations) the last time the Azzurri visited Churchill Park.

2006-06-17 15:00
	South Africa	29–15	Scotland	EPRFU Stadium, Port Elizabeth Attendance: 35,000 Referee: Tony Spreadbury
	Tries: Fourie du Preez Pen: Percy Montgomery (7), Jaco van der Westhuyzen		Tries: Donnie McFayden, Simon Webster Con: Chris Paterson Pen: Chris Paterson

• Fullback Percy Montgomery becomes the first Bok to score 600 Test points, but flanker Schalk Burger, the 2004 World Player of the Year, suffers a career-threatening neck injury.

2006-06-17 18:00
	Romania	14–62	France	Cotroceni Stadium, Bucharest Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Bryce Lawrence
	Tries: Cătălin Fercu Pen: Florin Vlaicu (3)		Tries: Yannick Jauzion, Rémy Martin, Thierry Dusautoir, Damien Traille, Sylvain Marconnet, Thomas Castaignède, Dimitri Szarzewski, Julien Laharrague, David Marty Con: Damien Traille (6), Thomas Castaignède Pen: Damien Traille

2006-06-24 18:00
	Australia	37–15	Ireland	Subiaco Oval, Perth Attendance: 38,200 Referee: Kelvin Deaker
	Tries: Chris Latham, Mark Gerrard, Greg Holmes, George Gregan, Cameron Shepherd Con: Stirling Mortlock (3) Pen: Stirling Mortlock (2)		Tries: Ronan O'Gara, Neil Best Con: Ronan O'Gara Pen: Ronan O'Gara

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2006-06-24 15:00
	South Africa	26–36	France	Newlands Stadium, Cape Town Attendance: 52,000 Referee: Stuart Dickinson
	Tries: Brent Russell Pen: Percy Montgomery (7)		Tries: Cédric Heymans, Vincent Clerc (2), Damien Traille Con: Dimitri Yachvili (2) Pen: Dimitri Yachvili (2) DG: Florian Fritz, Damien Traille

• South Africa suffer their first defeat at home since 2003. The result means that the teams will switch places in the world rankings, with France overtaking South Africa for second. Two French back-rowers, Thierry Dusautoir and Imanol Harinordoquy, are injured in the match. As for the Boks, the already injury-riddled side sees star backs Jean de Villiers and Bryan Habana suffer rib injuries. It turned out, de Villiers missed at least two Boks matches in the 2006 Tri Nations, while Habana recovered in time for South Africa's opener.

2006-06-24 20:40
	Argentina	19–25	New Zealand	Vélez Sársfield, Buenos Aires Attendance: 37,000 Referee: Nigel Whitehouse
	Tries: Martín Durand Con: Federico Todeschini Pen: Federico Todeschini (4)		Tries: Daniel Carter, Leon MacDonald, Scott Hamilton Con: Daniel Carter (2) Pen: Daniel Carter (2)

• 2006 Tri Nations Series

• All Blacks vs Ireland June 10
• South Africa vs Scotland June 10
• Australia vs England June 11 (cache)
• Argentina vs Wales June 11
• All Blacks vs Ireland June 17
• Argentina vs Wales June 17
• Fiji vs Italy June 17 (Planet Rugby)
• Fiji vs Italy June 17 (Guardian Unlimited Sport)
• Australia vs Ireland June 24
• South Africa vs France June 24
• Argentina vs New Zealand June 24 (allblacks.com)
• Argentina vs New Zealand June 24 (TVNZ)

• 2006 Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series at Rugby.com.au
• 2006 All Blacks fixtures at AllBlacks.com
• 2006 Springboks fixtures at SARugby.co.za