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  • Ireland Grand Slam wins in Six Nations

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    Ireland has won the Grand Slam in the Six Nations on three occasions: 1948, 2009, and 2023. The 2009 Grand Slam, achieved under coach Declan Kidney, was particularly notable as it ended a 61-year wait for the achievement. The most recent 2023 Grand Slam was secured under Andy Farrell's coaching.

  • Who is the Ireland rugby captain

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    Peter O'Mahony is the Ireland rugby captain. He was appointed to the role in 2023 and leads the team as a flanker for Munster. O'Mahony is known for his leadership, work ethic, and experience with over 100 caps for Ireland.

  • How many Triple Crowns has Ireland won in rugby

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    Ireland has won the Triple Crown 10 times in rugby union, most recently in 2018. The Triple Crown is awarded when one Home Nation defeats all three others (England, Scotland, and Wales) in the Six Nations Championship.

  • Ireland Six Nations championship wins by year

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    Ireland has won the Six Nations Championship (or its predecessor the Five Nations) in the following years: 1935, 1938, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1974, 1982, 1983, 1985, 2009, 2015, 2018, and 2023. Their most recent victory was in 2023. Ireland has also won numerous Triple Crowns and shared titles throughout Six Nations history.

  • Who are the greatest Ireland rugby centres of all time

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    The greatest Ireland rugby centres of all time include Brian O'Driscoll, widely regarded as the best Irish centre ever with 133 caps and exceptional skill in both attack and defence, alongside Robbie Henshaw, who has been a cornerstone of Ireland's modern game, and historically, Mike Gibson, a legendary figure from the 1970s-80s. O'Driscoll's consistency, leadership,…

  • Brian O’Driscoll career achievements and records

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    Brian O'Driscoll is widely regarded as one of rugby's greatest players, earning 133 caps for Ireland and captaining the team 83 times while winning three Six Nations Grand Slams and two Triple Crowns. He scored 46 tries for Ireland, was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2003, and won 8 caps for the…

  • Most capped Ireland rugby players in history

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    Brian O'Driscoll holds the record for most caps for Ireland with 141 appearances, followed by Ronan O'Gara with 128 caps. Other highly capped players include Paul O'Connell (108 caps), John Hayes (105 caps), and Cian Healy (126 caps).

  • How many Grand Slams has Ireland won in Six Nations

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    Ireland has won three Grand Slams in the Six Nations rugby championship, achieved in 2009, 2018, and 2023. A Grand Slam is won by defeating all five opposing nations in a single tournament year.

  • Leinster rugby all-time leading try scorers

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    Leinster's all-time leading try scorer is Brian O'Driscoll with 67 tries in a Leinster jersey. Other top try scorers include Isa Nacewa with 60 tries, Rob Kearney with 46 tries, and Garry Ringrose with over 40 tries. O'Driscoll's record remains unmatched in the province's history.

  • Ireland vs England rugby head-to-head record

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    Ireland has won 29 matches, England has won 33 matches, and there have been 2 draws in their 64 test match meetings as of 2024. England historically dominated the fixture but Ireland has been more successful in recent years, winning 6 of the last 10 encounters. The rivalry is one of the oldest and most…