Greatest Irish Rugby Union Players of All Time
The greatest Irish rugby union players in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
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Brian O'Driscoll
Centre
Ireland's greatest rugby player — a centre of exceptional intelligence and finishing ability.…
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Bundee Aki
Centre
Irish centre of New Zealand heritage whose powerful running, reliable defence and important try-scor…
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Hugo Keenan
Fullback
Irish fullback whose outstanding aerial skills, reliable defending and growing attacking confidence …
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James Lowe
Winger
Irish winger of New Zealand origin whose pace, footwork and ability to finish in the corner have add…
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Jenny Murphy
Centre
Ireland's most celebrated women's rugby player of the modern era — a centre of exceptional pace and …
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Jonathan Sexton
Fly-half
Ireland's most decorated player and record points scorer, whose leadership through Ireland's best ev…
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Keith Wood
Hooker
Ireland hooker and one of the most dynamic and skilful forwards the Lions have ever had, whose bald …
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Paul O'Connell
Lock
Ireland lock and one of the most commanding lineout operators in rugby history, whose leadership, ex…
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Peter O'Mahony
Flanker
Irish captain and flanker whose ferocious physicality, outstanding leadership and ability to excel i…
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Ronan O'Gara
Fly-half
Ireland fly-half and record points scorer for Munster, whose precision kicking, clever game manageme…
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Tadhg Furlong
Prop
Irish tighthead prop widely regarded as the world's best player in that position, whose exceptional …
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Tommy Bowe
Winger
Ireland winger whose powerful running, reliable try-scoring and important Lions contributions made h…
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Willie John McBride
Lock
Five British Lions tours and the captain of the unbeaten 1974 Lions — Willie John McBride is the mos…