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Tag: Test match captaincy

  • Who are the Ireland rugby captains all time

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    Ireland's rugby captains have included legends such as Jackie Kyle, Tom Kiernan, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Willie John McBride, Keith Wood, Brian O'Driscoll, and current captain Andy Farrell (appointed 2022). O'Driscoll is particularly notable as the longest-serving captain in Six Nations history. The captaincy has been held by 49 players since Ireland's first international match in 1875.

  • Who has captained Ireland rugby most times

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    Brian O'Driscoll captained Ireland rugby most times with 83 appearances as captain between 2003 and 2014. The legendary centre remains the most capped captain in Irish rugby history.

  • Greatest Ireland rugby captains of all time

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    Ireland's greatest rugby captains include Brian O'Driscoll, widely regarded as the finest with his 83 caps leading the team and three Grand Slams, alongside legends like Ronnie Dawson, who won the 1948 Grand Slam, and modern captain Johnny Sexton, known for his tactical excellence and leadership during Ireland's Six Nations success. Other notable captains include…

  • Greatest Ireland rugby captains in history

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    The greatest Ireland rugby captains include Brian O'Driscoll, who led Ireland 83 times and won two Six Nations Grand Slams, and Keith Wood, known for his inspirational leadership during the 2000 Six Nations Grand Slam. Other legendary captains are Ronnie Dawson, who captained the 1959 Grand Slam winners, and Peter Whelan from the 1940s. More…