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  • Ireland vs New Zealand all-time record

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    Ireland has won 7 matches against New Zealand out of 35 all-time meetings, with New Zealand leading the head-to-head record significantly. The All Blacks have dominated this fixture historically, though Ireland has had notable recent victories including a 2016 win in Chicago and a 2018 victory in Dublin.

  • Most capped Ireland rugby players ever

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    Brian O'Driscoll holds the record for most Ireland caps with 141 appearances (2000-2014). Ronan O'Gara is second with 128 caps, followed by Doncha O'Callaghan with 108 caps. These three players represent Ireland's most experienced internationals in rugby history.

  • How many Triple Crowns has Ireland won

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    Ireland has won the Triple Crown 10 times, most recently in 2018. The Triple Crown is awarded to any Home Nation that defeats all three other Home Nations (England, Scotland, and Wales) in a single Six Nations Championship.

  • Johnny Sexton career achievements and records

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    Johnny Sexton is Ireland's most-capped fly-half with 111 caps, won a Grand Slam in 2018, and was World Rugby Player of the Year in 2018. He holds the record for most points scored by an Irish player and led Leinster to four European Champions Cups. Sexton retired in 2023 as one of rugby's greatest number…

  • Ireland rugby positions explained guide

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    Ireland rugby positions are organized into forwards (props, hooker, locks, flankers, number 8) who contest scrums and lineouts, and backs (scrum-half, fly-half, centers, wingers, fullback) who handle ball distribution and attacking play. Forwards provide power and set-piece dominance, while backs focus on speed, skill, and creating scoring opportunities through running and passing.

  • Munster vs Leinster rivalry all time record

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    Leinster leads the all-time head-to-head record against Munster with approximately 80 wins to Munster's 60+ wins across all competitions since their first meeting in 1885. The exact record varies slightly depending on whether friendlies and pre-season matches are included, but Leinster has historically dominated this provincial rivalry, particularly in recent decades.

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup tournament history

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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-finals in 1991 and 2023. The team won the Six Nations Championship multiple times and achieved their highest World Cup ranking of second in 2023 when they reached the semi-finals before losing to South…

  • Most capped Ireland rugby players all time

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    Brian O'Driscoll holds the record for most caps by an Ireland rugby player with 141 appearances between 1999 and 2014. Ronan O'Gara is second with 128 caps, followed by John Hayes with 125 caps. These three players dominated Irish rugby during the 2000s and early 2010s.

  • 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.

  • Connacht rugby rise through the provincial ranks

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    Connacht Rugby has risen from the lower tier of Irish provincial rugby to become a competitive force in the United Rugby Championship, winning the Guinness Pro12 title in 2016 under coach Pat Lam. The western province developed a strong squad through strategic recruitment and youth development, establishing themselves as genuine contenders against traditionally dominant provinces…