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Tag: International rugby

  • 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.

  • Ireland Six Nations Grand Slam wins history

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    Ireland has won the Six Nations Grand Slam three times: in 1948, 2009, and 2018. The 2009 Grand Slam, achieved under coach Declan Kidney, marked Ireland's first in 61 years and included victories over all five opponents. The 2018 Grand Slam, under Joe Schmidt, was their most recent triumph.