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  • Ireland rugby Grand Slam wins by year

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    Ireland has won the Grand Slam five times in rugby union: 1948, 1949, 1950, 1982, and 2009. The most recent Grand Slam victory came in 2009 when Ireland defeated Wales in Cardiff to complete a clean sweep of all Five Nations opponents.

  • What is Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup performance ever

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    Ireland's best Rugby World Cup performance was reaching the quarter-finals, which they have achieved multiple times, most notably in 1987, 1991, 2003, and 2011. They have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage in any Rugby World Cup tournament.

  • All-time leading try scorers for Ireland rugby

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    Brian O'Driscoll holds the record as Ireland's all-time leading try scorer with 46 tries in 133 caps between 2000 and 2014. Keith Earls is second with 32 tries, followed by Tommy Bowe with 29 tries. O'Driscoll's try-scoring record reflects his exceptional longevity and consistency as one of rugby's greatest centres.

  • Ireland rugby Grand Slam winning years

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    Ireland won the Grand Slam in rugby in 1948 and 2009. The 1948 victory was particularly significant as it was the first Grand Slam in Irish rugby history, while the 2009 Grand Slam under coach Declan Kidney saw Ireland defeat all five nations including England, Scotland, Wales, and France in the Six Nations.

  • Who has captained Ireland rugby teams throughout history

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    Ireland rugby has had numerous captains throughout its history, including legendary figures like Jackie Kyle, Mike Gibson, Brian O'Driscoll, and Ronnie Dawson, with captaincies dating back to the late 1800s. Brian O'Driscoll served as one of the longest-serving captains, leading Ireland from 2003 to 2012 during a particularly successful period. Current captains rotate regularly, with…

  • Ireland rugby captains through the decades

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    Ireland has had numerous rugby captains across the decades, including legends like Jackie Kyle (1950s), Tom Kiernan (1960s-70s), Fergus Slattery (1970s), Ciaran Fitzgerald (1980s), Philip Matthews (1980s-90s), Keith Wood (2000s), Brian O'Driscoll (2003-2014), and currently Andy Farrell's squad captains like Johnny Sexton and more recently Peter O'Mahony. Each brought distinct leadership styles to Irish rugby…

  • 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 times has Ireland won the Rugby World Cup

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    Ireland has never won the Rugby World Cup. The country's best performance was reaching the quarter-finals multiple times, most recently in 2023 when they were knocked out by New Zealand.

  • Ireland women’s rugby Six Nations victories history

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    Ireland women's rugby has won the Six Nations Championship twice, in 2013 and 2015, with their best performance being a Grand Slam victory in 2018 when they won all five matches. They have also finished as runners-up on multiple occasions and have consistently been competitive in the tournament since its expansion to include women's rugby…

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup performance history and best results

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    Ireland's best Rugby World Cup performance was reaching the quarter-finals multiple times, with their best result being a quarter-final appearance in 1987, 1991, 2003, 2011, and 2015. They have never won the tournament or reached a semi-final, though they consistently qualify and compete at the group stage. Ireland has won the Six Nations Championship 14…