<page_title> History of rugby union matches between Australia and the British and Irish Lions </page_title> <section_title> List of matches </section_title> <table> <cell> 24 June 1899 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney <col_header> Venue </col_header> </cell> <cell> 13 – 3 <col_header> Score </col_header> </cell> <cell> Australia <col_header> Victor </col_header> </cell> </table>
Australia first played against the British and Irish Lions in 1899, won by 13 – 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.