Tag: International rugby captains

Ireland's rugby captains have included legendary players such as Mick Doyle, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Willie John McBride, and more recently Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, and Johnny Sexton. The captaincy has been held by 60+ individuals since international rugby began in 1875, with selections typically based on player experience, leadership qualities, and on-field performance.