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Tag: Test rugby

  • Greatest Ireland fly-halves of all time

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    The greatest Ireland fly-halves include Johnny Sexton, widely regarded as the best modern era player with four Six Nations titles and a Lions tour; Ronan O'Gara, a legend who won two Grand Slams and became rugby's greatest kicker; and Barry John, considered one of the finest ever despite limited caps. These three stand out for…

  • What is Ireland’s Rugby World Cup history and best performances

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    Ireland has reached the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals five times (1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2011) but has never won the tournament or reached the final. Their best performance was reaching the quarter-finals multiple times, with notable campaigns in 2003 when they topped their pool and in 2011 when they reached the last eight in New…

  • Ireland vs New Zealand All Blacks historical record

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    Ireland has won 8 matches against New Zealand in their all-time record, with the All Blacks winning 26 matches and 1 draw. The most famous Irish victory came in 2016 when Ireland defeated New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago. New Zealand holds a significant advantage in the head-to-head rivalry, though Ireland has closed the gap in…