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  • What is Ireland’s longest winning streak in rugby

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    Ireland's longest winning streak in rugby is 9 consecutive victories, achieved in 1948. This remains an unmatched record in Irish rugby history and stands as a testament to the strength of that particular team during that era.

  • What are the major Ireland rugby records and milestones

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    Ireland's major rugby records include winning the Six Nations Championship 14 times and the Grand Slam 3 times, with their highest world ranking of 1st achieved in 2022. Key milestones include reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals consistently since 1987, and Brian O'Driscoll holding the record for most Test caps with 141 appearances. Ireland also…

  • Ireland versus New Zealand All Blacks head-to-head record

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    Ireland has won 7 matches against New Zealand in their all-time head-to-head record, with the All Blacks winning 33 matches and 1 draw from their 41 meetings. New Zealand has historically dominated the fixture, though Ireland achieved a historic 16-9 victory in Dublin in November 2018, their first win against the All Blacks at home.

  • 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.

  • Who has won the most caps for Ireland rugby

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    Brian O'Driscoll holds the record for most caps for Ireland rugby with 141 appearances between 1999 and 2014. The legendary centre is widely considered one of the greatest rugby players of all time and captained Ireland for many of those matches.

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup history and performances

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals five times (1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2007) but has never won the tournament, with their best performance being runner-up finishes at the 1987 and 1991 World Cups. The Irish team won the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2009 and 2018, and reached the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals…

  • 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.

  • Ireland Rugby World Cup performance history and results

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals five times (1987, 1991, 2003, 2011, 2015) but has never won the tournament or reached the final. Their best performances came in 2003 and 2015 when they reached the quarterfinals, losing to Australia and Argentina respectively. Ireland qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France as…

  • Ireland vs New Zealand rugby head-to-head all-time record

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    Ireland's all-time record against New Zealand in rugby is played 31, won 5, lost 24, with 2 draws, giving the All Blacks a dominant 77% win rate. New Zealand has consistently been one of rugby's premier teams and has historically outperformed Ireland in their matchups. Ireland's notable victories include wins in 2016 and 2018.

  • Ireland vs New Zealand rugby head-to-head record

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    Ireland has won 9 matches against New Zealand in their all-time head-to-head record, with New Zealand winning 33 matches and 1 draw from 43 total Test meetings. New Zealand historically dominated the rivalry but Ireland has closed the gap significantly in recent years, including notable victories in 2016 and 2018.