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Tag: International rugby

  • Ireland rugby Grand Slam wins all time

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    Ireland has won the Grand Slam three times in rugby union history: in 1948, 2009, and 2023. The 2009 Grand Slam was particularly notable as it was Ireland's first in 61 years, while the 2023 victory came under head coach Andy Farrell and marked their third Six Nations Grand Slam achievement.

  • How many Triple Crowns has Ireland won Six Nations

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    Ireland has won the Triple Crown 10 times in the Six Nations Championship, most recently in 2023. The Triple Crown is awarded to the Home Nation that defeats all three other Home Nations in the championship.

  • Ireland Grand Slam wins in Six Nations

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    Ireland has won the Grand Slam in the Six Nations on three occasions: 1948, 2009, and 2023. The 2009 Grand Slam, achieved under coach Declan Kidney, was particularly notable as it ended a 61-year wait for the achievement. The most recent 2023 Grand Slam was secured under Andy Farrell's coaching.

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup history and performance

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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 advanced beyond the quarter-finals. The team's best performances came in 2003 when they reached the quarter-finals and in 2023 when they topped their pool before losing to New Zealand in the quarter-finals. Ireland…

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup performances all-time

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    Ireland reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals five times (1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2011) but has never advanced beyond that stage. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 2003 when they were ranked second in the world, and they qualified for the quarter-finals again in 2011 and 2015. Ireland has competed in every Rugby…

  • Ireland vs England Six Nations rivalry history

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    Ireland and England have competed in the Six Nations since 1910, with England historically dominant but Ireland winning more recently, including four championships since 2009. The rivalry intensified after Irish independence and remains one of rugby's fiercest, featuring memorable victories like Ireland's 2018 Grand Slam triumph. Current records show competitive balance with both nations among…

  • How many Rugby World Cups has Ireland reached

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals four times (1987, 1991, 2003, and 2015) but has never reached the semi-finals. The country has participated in every Rugby World Cup tournament since the competition began in 1987.

  • Ireland vs New Zealand all-time head-to-head record

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    New Zealand leads the all-time head-to-head record against Ireland with 18 wins to Ireland's 8 wins, with 1 draw across their 27 matches. The teams have competed since 1905, with New Zealand historically dominating the fixture, though Ireland has achieved notable victories in recent years, including a win in Dublin in 2018.

  • How many times has Ireland won the Six Nations

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    Ireland has won the Six Nations Championship 14 times, most recently in 2023. Their first victory came in 1935, and they have claimed multiple titles across different eras of the competition, establishing themselves as one of the tournament's most successful nations.

  • How many Rugby World Cups has Ireland played in

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    Ireland has played in 11 Rugby World Cups, competing in every tournament since the first in 1987. The Irish national team has reached the quarter-finals multiple times but has never won the tournament or advanced beyond that stage.