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What is Ireland’s men’s national rugby union team known for? The side, nicknamed The Shamrocks XV, was founded on 15 February 1875 and plays rugby union as a national team. Andy Farrell is head coach for the 2026/27 season. The Shamrocks XV compete at international level. The team has a long history in the sport.
Ireland men’s national rugby union team plays its home fixtures at Aviva, which holds 51,700. Its honours list shows the Six Nations Championship, won 22 times, with the most recent success in 2018. Andy Farrell is head coach. The team dates back to the nineteenth century and is a national representative side. Home internationals are played in front of the Aviva crowd.
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Founded on 15 February 1875, the side has represented its country in rugby union ever since. It has built more than a century of international history since that date.
Home fixtures are staged at the Aviva, which serves as the team's own ground.
The Aviva has room for 51,700 spectators, making it the venue where the side hosts its matches.
Andy Farrell holds the head coach role for the national side, working with the squad across its international programme.
Six Nations Championship titles number 22, with the most recent of them won in 2018.
The side carries the nickname The Shamrocks XV, which supporters use when referring to the team.