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Tag: Six Nations

  • Ireland women’s rugby Six Nations winners list

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    Ireland's women's rugby team has won the Six Nations Championship twice: in 2013 and 2015. They have also won the Grand Slam (winning all five matches) in those same years. Ireland has finished as runners-up on multiple occasions but has not won the Six Nations since 2015.

  • Peter O’Mahony captaincy and career overview

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    Peter O'Mahony is an Irish rugby flanker who captained Munster and earned 65 caps for Ireland, establishing himself as a leader known for his breakdown work and defensive intensity. He became Munster captain in 2016 and represented Ireland across the 2010s, competing in multiple Six Nations Championships and Rugby World Cups while becoming a cornerstone…

  • Peter O’Mahony Ireland rugby career stats

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    Peter O'Mahony is an Irish rugby flanker who has earned over 70 caps for Ireland since his debut in 2012, representing Munster in the Pro14/URC and playing in multiple Six Nations and Rugby World Cups. He has been a regular starter and vice-captain for Ireland, known for his breakdown work and leadership on the field.…

  • Most capped Ireland rugby players

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    The most capped Ireland rugby player is Brian O'Driscoll with 141 caps, followed by Ronan O'Gara with 128 caps and Keith Wood with 125 caps. Other heavily capped players include Paul O'Connell with 108 caps and Peter Stringer with 98 caps.

  • Ulster rugby history and greatest achievements

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    Ulster Rugby, founded in 1875, is one of Ireland's four professional provinces and won the European Cup in 1999, their greatest achievement. The team has also claimed multiple Celtic League titles and Irish provincial championships, establishing themselves as a dominant force in Irish and European rugby. Their success built a strong tradition of competitive rugby…

  • Peter Stringer longest serving scrum half Ireland

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    Peter Stringer is Ireland's longest-serving scrum half, representing the national team from 2000 to 2011 with 76 caps. He spent most of his career with Munster and later played for Bath, becoming a crucial player in Irish rugby during the 2000s and early 2010s.

  • Brian O’Driscoll try scoring record Ireland

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    Brian O'Driscoll scored 46 tries for Ireland, making him the country's all-time leading try scorer in test rugby. He played 133 tests for Ireland between 1999 and 2014, establishing himself as one of rugby's greatest centers. His try-scoring record stood until it was eventually surpassed by other Irish players in later years.

  • Ireland women’s rugby Six Nations titles all-time

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    Ireland's women's rugby team has won the Six Nations Championship 2 times, in 2013 and 2015. They have also finished as runners-up on multiple occasions but have not won the title since 2015. Ireland remains competitive in the Six Nations but has not added to their two championship titles in recent years.

  • Ulster rugby most successful years

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    Ulster Rugby's most successful period was the 1990s and early 2000s, when they won three Celtic League titles (1999, 2003, 2004) and the Heineken Cup in 1999. The province also reached multiple European finals during this era and consistently competed at the highest level of Irish rugby, establishing themselves as one of the dominant teams…

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup appearances and best performances

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    Ireland has appeared in every Rugby World Cup since 1987, with their best performance being a semi-final finish in 2023 when they lost to South Africa. Previously, Ireland reached the quarter-finals multiple times (1991, 1995, 1999, 2011, 2015) and made it to the quarter-finals again in 2019 before being eliminated by New Zealand.