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Ireland compete annually in the Six Nations, which they’ve won outright 16 times. They've appeared at every edition of the Rugby World Cup.

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World Ranking

Ireland Rugby are currently 3rd in the World Rugby Rankings. The last time they were World #1 was November 2024.

Ranking Over Time

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Ireland Rugby Matches

Sat 14 Mar, 2026
Round 5
Ireland Ireland
Round 5
43
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21
FT
Scotland Scotland
Aviva Stadium
Sat 4 Jul, 2026
Round 1
Australia Australia
Round 1
03:10
Ireland Ireland
Allianz Stadium
Sat 11 Jul, 2026
Round 2
Japan Japan
Round 2
03:10
Ireland Ireland
McDonald Jones Stadium

Ireland Rugby Rugby Team Players

Ireland Rugby Forwards

Name
Position
Thomas Clarkson
Thomas Clarkson
Prop
Jeremy Loughman
Jeremy Loughman
Prop
Michael Milne
Michael Milne
Prop
Ronan Kelleher
Ronan Kelleher
Hooker
Dan Sheehan
Dan Sheehan
Hooker
Tom Stewart
Tom Stewart
Hooker
Finlay Bealham
Finlay Bealham
Prop
Tadhg Furlong
Tadhg Furlong
Prop
Tom O'Toole
Tom O'Toole
Prop
Darragh Murray
Darragh Murray
Lock
Cormac Izuchukwu
Cormac Izuchukwu
Lock
Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne
Lock
Edwin Edogbo
Edwin Edogbo
Lock
Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy
Lock
James Ryan
James Ryan
Lock
Cian Prendergast
Cian Prendergast
Back Row
Josh Van der Flier
Josh Van der Flier
Back Row
Ireland Rugby Team
Bryn Ward
Back Row
Jack Conan
Jack Conan
Back Row
Caelan Doris
Caelan Doris
Back Row
Nick Timoney
Nick Timoney
Back Row
Ireland Rugby Team
Billy Bohan

Ireland Rugby Backs

Name
Position
Craig Casey
Craig Casey
Scrum Half
Nathan Doak
Nathan Doak
Scrum Half
Jamison Gibson-Park
Jamison Gibson-Park
Scrum Half
Harry Byrne
Harry Byrne
Fly Half
Jack Crowley
Jack Crowley
Fly Half
Ciaran Frawley
Ciaran Frawley
Fly Half
James Lowe
James Lowe
Outside Back
Jacob Stockdale
Jacob Stockdale
Outside Back
Bundee Aki
Bundee Aki
Centre
Jude Postlethwaite
Jude Postlethwaite
Centre
Stuart McCloskey
Stuart McCloskey
Centre
Jimmy O'Brien
Jimmy O'Brien
Centre
Thomas Farrell
Thomas Farrell
Centre
Tommy O'Brien
Tommy O'Brien
Centre
Jamie Osborne
Jamie Osborne
Centre
Garry Ringrose
Garry Ringrose
Centre
Robert Baloucoune
Robert Baloucoune
Outside Back
Sam Prendergast
Sam Prendergast
Outside Back

Ireland Rugby Tournaments

Ireland Rugby Team

The Ireland rugby team is considered to be one of the world's best rugby union sides. Although they're yet to capture the Rugby World Cup, the team boasts an impressive honours list that includes numerous titles on the international stage, as well as continued high placings in the World Rugby Rankings.

As you would expect from one of the giants of the sport, some of the world's best players have represented the Ireland national rugby team, including rugby icons like Johnny Sexton and Brian O'Driscoll.

Ireland at the Six Nations Championship 

The Ireland national rugby team was an inaugural member of the Home Nations Championship in 1883. They’ve since competed in every iteration of the tournament, including the Five Nations Championship and the Six Nations Championship. 

Over the years, Ireland have been a formidable force in the competition. In total, they’ve won 16 outright titles, including victories in the Home Nations, Five Nations and Six Nations Championship eras. Added to this, the Ireland rugby team has also claimed another eight shared titles. 

In recent years, the Ireland rugby team has been particularly successful in the Six Nations. They won the competition in both 2023 and 2024. Plus, they have won three Grand Slam titles this millennium.

Ireland at the Rugby World Cup 

The Ireland national rugby team has competed in every edition of the Rugby World Cup. Although they are a consistent side - they have reached the quarter finals in eight out of 10 tournaments - the Ireland rugby team has never progressed to the semi-finals.

Ireland were eliminated in the quarter finals in 1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. The team almost progressed to the semi finals in 1991, when they battled Australia in a hard-fought match. With seven minutes remaining, the Irish squad took the lead but Australia turned the tables and secured a 19-18 win.

Meanwhile, Ireland's worst Rugby World Cup result came in 2007. The Irish squad was drawn in Pool D (the 'Group of Death') alongside Argentina and France. To the disappointment of Irish fans, the team crashed out of the tournament after losing against both sides.

FAQs

How many Rugby World Cups have Ireland won?

Sadly, Ireland have never won the Rugby World Cup. They’ve reached the quarter-final stage of the competition eight times but have never progressed further.

Who is Ireland’s current head coach?

Ireland’s current head coach is Andy Farrell. He’s held the position since 2019.

Who captains Ireland in rugby union?

Ireland’s current captain is Caelan Doris.

When was Ireland’s national rugby team founded?

The Ireland rugby team was founded in 1975. The team played in their first international in the same year, a 7-0 defeat against England.

What is Ireland’s longest winning streak?

Ireland’s longest winning streak came between July 2022 and October 2023. During this period, Andy Farrell’s team won 17 test matches in a row. The streak was ended by New Zealand at the quarter-final stage of the Rugby World Cup.

What is Ireland’s biggest defeat in rugby union?

Ireland’s biggest defeat in rugby union came in June 2012, when they were defeated 60-0 by New Zealand in Hamilton.

Who has scored the most points for Ireland?

Ireland’s top point-scorer is Johnny Sexton. He scored 1,108 points for Ireland between 2009 and 2023.

Which player has the most caps for Ireland?

Cian Healy has the most caps for Ireland. He was capped 137 times by his country between 2009 and 2025.

What is Ireland’s record against England?

To date, Ireland hold a losing record against England. The teams have faced each other 144 times since 1875, with England winning 81 of these matches and Ireland winning 55. A further eight matches have ended in a draw. That said, Ireland have held the upper hand in recent years. Since 2020, the sides have faced each other eight times, with Ireland winning six clashes to England’s two.

Have Ireland ever completed a Six Nations Grand Slam?

Since the current format of the Six Nations was introduced in 2000, Ireland have claimed three Grand Slams (2009, 2018 and 2023). They also won the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1948.

Who is Ireland’s all-time leading try scorer?

Ireland’s all-time leading try-scorer is Brian O’Driscoll. This legend of Irish rugby scored 46 tries for his country between 1999 and 2014.

What is Ireland’s best Rugby World Cup result?

Ireland have reached the quarter-final stage of the Rugby World Cup on eight occasions. However, they’ve never progressed beyond this stage of the competition.

Where do Ireland play their home rugby matches?

Ireland traditionally play their home matches at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

What colours do Ireland play in?

Ireland’s traditional strip includes a green jersey, white shorts and green socks. Their away kit is usually white with navy blue shorts and socks.

Who are the most famous players to represent Ireland in rugby?

A number of famous names have represented Ireland over the years, including all-time legends such as Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll, Paul O’Connell, Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton.
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