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Tag: Ireland rugby history

  • Ireland Six Nations wins and championship records throughout history

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    Ireland has won the Six Nations Championship 4 times outright (1985, 2009, 2015, 2018) and shared it twice (1948, 1973), with their Grand Slam victories occurring in 2009 and 2018. Their best recent performance was three consecutive Championship wins from 2014-2015. Ireland also holds the record for consecutive Six Nations wins at home and has…

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup tournament history and performances

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    Ireland has competed in every Rugby World Cup since 1987, reaching the quarter-finals in most tournaments with their best performance being semi-finalists in 1991 and 2023. The team won the Six Nations Championship multiple times and achieved their highest world ranking of second place in 2018, but has never won the Rugby World Cup trophy.

  • Ireland props through the ages comparison

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    Ireland has produced legendary props across eras, from the foundational figures like Syd Millar in the 1950s-60s to modern greats like Cian Healy and Andrew Porter. Mid-period icons like Phil Orr and Peter Clohessy established Ireland's scrum dominance in the 1980s-90s, while contemporary props combine scrummaging excellence with improved mobility and ball-handling skills compared to…