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Tag: Six Nations

  • Ireland rugby captain lineage and history

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    Ireland's rugby captains have led the national team since 1875, with notable captains including Jackie Kyle, Ronnie Dawson, Tom Kiernan, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Keith Wood, and current captain Peter O'Mahony. The captaincy has traditionally rotated among provinces, with players serving varying tenures. Leadership has evolved from amateur era figures to modern professional captains who represent Ireland…

  • Ulster rugby players who played for Ireland national team

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    Many Ulster rugby players have represented Ireland's national team throughout history, including current and former stars like Johnny Sexton, Stuart McCloskey, and Dan Sheehan. Notable past players include Rory Best, who captained Ireland, and Brian O'Driscoll. Ulster has consistently been a primary source of talent for the Irish national squad across all eras of professional…

  • Ireland rugby Six Nations winners complete list

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    Ireland has won the Six Nations Championship 14 times: 1935, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1974, 1982, 1983, 1985, 2009, 2014, 2015, and 2018. They have also won the Grand Slam (defeating all five opponents) six times: 1948, 1949, 1957, 1983, 1985, and 2009.

  • Johnny Sexton career stats and achievements Ireland

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    Johnny Sexton is Ireland's most-capped fly-half with 108 caps and scored 1,089 points for his country, leading them to Six Nations titles and a Grand Slam in 2018. He won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa in 2007 as a backup player and was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2018, retiring…

  • Best Ireland rugby centres all time

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    The best Ireland rugby centres of all time include Brian O'Driscoll, widely regarded as the greatest, alongside Robbie Henshaw, Gordon D'Arcy, and Mike Gibson. O'Driscoll won three Six Nations Grand Slams and captained Ireland with distinction, while Henshaw and D'Arcy were instrumental in recent championship wins. Gibson was a legendary figure in the 1970s and…

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup performance across all tournaments

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    Ireland has reached the quarter-finals in five Rugby World Cups (1987, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2019) but has never progressed beyond that stage. Their best performances came in 2003 and 2015 when they reached the quarter-finals before losing to France and Argentina respectively. Ireland qualified for the 2023 World Cup in France as a top-ranked team…

  • Ireland vs England head-to-head record

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    Ireland and England have played 135 test matches, with England leading the head-to-head record with 65 wins compared to Ireland's 58 wins, and 12 draws. Their rivalry spans over 150 years, making it one of rugby union's oldest international fixtures.

  • Ireland rugby try scoring records all time

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    Brian O'Driscoll holds Ireland's all-time test try-scoring record with 46 tries between 2000 and 2014. Keith Earls is second with 40 tries, followed by Tommy Bowe with 29 tries. These records span Ireland's test match history since 1875.

  • Who was the greatest Ireland rugby captain

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    Brian O'Driscoll is widely regarded as Ireland's greatest rugby captain, leading the team to three Six Nations championships and the 2009 Grand Slam during his 83-cap tenure from 2003-2014. His exceptional leadership, skill, and consistency made him a transformative figure for Irish rugby during a golden era.

  • 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.