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  • How many Rugby World Cups has Ireland won

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    Ireland has never won the Rugby World Cup. The country's best performance came in 2023 when they reached the quarter-finals, and previously they reached the quarter-finals in 1987, 1991, 2011, and 2015.

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup performances through history

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in every tournament since 1987, with their best performance being a semi-final appearance in 2023 when they lost to South Africa. The team has also reached quarter-finals in 1991, 1995, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019, establishing themselves as one of the tournament's consistently strong nations despite…

  • How many Rugby World Cups has Ireland qualified for

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    Ireland has qualified for every Rugby World Cup since the tournament began in 1987, competing in all 10 editions through 2023. They have never failed to qualify for the tournament.

  • Ireland Six Nations Grand Slams history

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    Ireland has won three Six Nations Grand Slams in 2009, 2018, and 2023. The 2009 Grand Slam under Declan Kidney was particularly notable as it ended a 61-year drought since their previous Grand Slam in 1948. The 2023 Grand Slam, led by Andy Farrell, was their most recent achievement in the championship.

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup performances through the years

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals five times (1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2015) but has never won the tournament or reached the final. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals most recently in 2019 and 2023. Ireland has consistently been a competitive Six Nations side but has underperformed relative to their talent in…

  • Who won the Triple Crown in Irish rugby history

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    Ireland won the Triple Crown multiple times in rugby history, most recently in 2018 when they defeated England, Scotland, and Wales in the Six Nations Championship. Previous Triple Crown victories occurred in 1948, 1982, 1985, 1988, 1990, 2004, and 2006, with the 2018 win being particularly significant as part of their Grand Slam achievement.

  • Ireland vs New Zealand rugby head-to-head record

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    Ireland has won 9 matches against New Zealand in their all-time head-to-head record, with New Zealand winning 33 matches and 1 draw from 43 total Test meetings. New Zealand historically dominated the rivalry but Ireland has closed the gap significantly in recent years, including notable victories in 2016 and 2018.

  • Ireland rugby positions most competitive battles all time

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    Ireland's most competitive position battles historically have been at scrum-half, where players like Conor Murray, Peter Stringer, and Kylie Sheehan fought for selection, and at openside flanker, with Denis Leamy, David Wallace, and Cian Prendergast competing fiercely. The fullback position saw intense competition between Rob Kearney and Leigh Halfpenny's era, while the hooker role generated…

  • What is the Ireland rugby union world ranking history

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    Ireland's rugby union world ranking has fluctuated between approximately 1st and 8th place over the past two decades, peaking at number 1 in 2018-2019 before declining following coaching changes and the 2023 World Cup campaign. The team has generally maintained a top-5 ranking since the introduction of the official world rankings in 2003, reflecting their…

  • How many Rugby World Cups has Ireland reached the quarter-finals

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals five times: in 1987, 1991, 2003, 2011, and 2015. They have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage to reach a semi-final.