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What is the Ireland rugby captaincy record by player

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Johnny Sexton holds the Ireland rugby captaincy record with 51 caps as captain (2019-2023). Brian O'Driscoll is second with 34 caps as captain (2003-2014). Rory Best had 19 caps as captain (2016-2019).

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