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  • Ireland vs New Zealand head-to-head record

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    Ireland's head-to-head record against New Zealand is heavily in New Zealand's favor, with the All Blacks winning approximately 32 of their 40+ meetings since 1905. Ireland has won just 5 matches against New Zealand, with several draws also recorded. The All Blacks have historically dominated this fixture, though Ireland has become increasingly competitive in recent…

  • Ireland Six Nations winning years and championship records

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    Ireland won the Six Nations Championship outright in 2009, 2015, and 2018, plus shared the title in 1999 and 2023. Their best performance came in 2023 when they won five consecutive matches. Ireland has also won the Grand Slam (beating all five opponents) twice: in 2009 and 2018.

  • Ireland vs New Zealand All Blacks head-to-head record

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    Ireland has won 2 matches against New Zealand in their head-to-head record, with the All Blacks winning 16 matches and 1 draw from their 19 test encounters. New Zealand has historically dominated this fixture, though Ireland secured notable victories in Chicago (2016) and Dublin (2018), marking their only wins in the series.

  • How many Six Nations Grand Slams has Ireland won in history

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    Ireland has won three Six Nations Grand Slams in history: 2009, 2018, and 2023. The 2009 Grand Slam was particularly notable as it was Ireland's first in 61 years, while the 2023 victory was the most recent achievement under Andy Farrell's management.

  • Brian O’Driscoll career highlights and records

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    Brian O'Driscoll is Ireland's most-capped rugby player with 133 international appearances and the country's all-time leading try scorer in test rugby. He won 83 caps for the British and Irish Lions, captained Ireland 34 times, and was a key member of Ireland's 2009 Grand Slam-winning team. O'Driscoll also won three Heineken Cups with Leinster and…

  • Ireland vs All Blacks head-to-head record

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    Ireland has won 8 matches against the All Blacks out of 35 total encounters, with New Zealand leading the head-to-head record decisively. The All Blacks have won 26 matches and one draw, maintaining their dominance in the fixture despite Ireland's improved performances in recent years, including notable victories in 2016 and 2018.