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  • Ireland rugby Triple Crown wins record

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    Ireland has won the Triple Crown 10 times, most recently in 2023 when they defeated England in their final championship match. They previously won it in 2018, 2015, 2009, 2006, 2004, 1985, 1982, 1948, and 1945, making them one of the most successful nations in this competition.

  • Who are the greatest Ireland rugby captains

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    The greatest Ireland rugby captains include Brian O'Driscoll, widely regarded as the best for his 83-cap tenure and leadership during Ireland's 2009 Grand Slam, alongside Ronnie Dawson, who captained the only Irish team to win a Grand Slam in 1948. Other legendary captains include Ciaran Fitzgerald, who led Ireland to back-to-back Triple Crowns in 1982-1983,…

  • Munster vs Leinster rugby rivalry all time record

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    Leinster leads the all-time head-to-head record against Munster with approximately 75 wins compared to Munster's 60 wins, with several draws in their matches since 1927. The rivalry is one of rugby's greatest, featuring intense provincial competition primarily in the United Guinness PRO14/URC and interprovincial championships.

  • Ireland vs All Blacks head-to-head record history

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    Ireland has won 7 matches against New Zealand out of 35 meetings, with the All Blacks dominant historically. New Zealand leads the head-to-head record with 26 wins and 2 draws, though Ireland has improved significantly in recent decades, including a memorable 16-9 victory in Dublin in 2018.

  • How many Six Nations Grand Slams has Ireland won all time

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    Ireland has won three Six Nations Grand Slams in total, achieved in 2009, 2018, and 2023. The 2009 Grand Slam was particularly memorable as it completed Ireland's first Grand Slam in 61 years under coach Declan Kidney.

  • 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.

  • Connacht rugby path to international rugby

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    Connacht Rugby serves as a pathway to international rugby through the United Rugby Championship and European competitions, where players develop skills and gain exposure to professional scouts. Top performers from Connacht are selected for the Irish national team by provincial and national coaches who monitor match performance. Success at Connacht has launched numerous players' international…

  • Ulster rugby European Cup winners history

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    Ulster Rugby has won the European Cup once, claiming the trophy in 1999 when they defeated Colomiers in the final. This remains their only continental competition victory at the highest level. They have reached the final on one other occasion, losing to Leicester Tigers in 2009.

  • Ireland versus New Zealand all-time head-to-head record

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    New Zealand leads the all-time head-to-head record against Ireland with 32 wins to Ireland's 8, with 1 draw across their 41 Test matches. The All Blacks have historically dominated this fixture, though Ireland has shown improvement in recent years with notable victories in 2016 and 2018.

  • Johnny Sexton Ireland rugby career highlights and records

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    Johnny Sexton is Ireland's most-capped fly-half with 108 caps and led them to a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2018, plus multiple Championship wins and a record points tally. He captained Ireland 34 times and was instrumental in their 2023 Six Nations title, retiring that year as one of rugby's greatest playmakers. His career spanned…