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History Of Rugby Union Matches Between Ireland And Wales
Ireland and Wales have played each other at rugby union since 1882. A total of 135 matches have been played, with Wales winning 70 matches, Ireland winning 58 matches and seven matches drawn. The two sides have met three times at the Rugby World Cup, with Wales winning two and Ireland winning one of those encounters. Wales won 13–6 in their pool encounter at the inaugural World Cup in 1987. Ireland eliminated Wales at the pool stage during the 1995 World Cup, with a 24–23 victory in 1995. In their third World Cup matchup, Wales beat Ireland 22–10 in the quarterfinals of the 2011 World Cup. In the Six Nations Championship the two sides have faced each other 125 times with Wales winning on 66 occasions, Ireland winning 52 times and seven matches resulting in a draw. Summary Overview Records Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set. Attendance Up to date as of 24 February 2024 Results Results by Decade References {{DEFAULTSORT:Ir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish XV Iwerddon V Cymru-Wales 16 03 1895
Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe *** Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ** Republic of Ireland, a sovereign state * Irish language, a Celtic Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family spoken in Ireland * Irish people, people of Irish ethnicity, people born in Ireland and people who hold Irish citizenship Places * Irish Creek (Kansas), a stream in Kansas * Irish Creek (South Dakota), a stream in South Dakota * Irish Lake, Watonwan County, Minnesota * Irish Sea, the body of water which separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain People * Irish (surname), a list of people * William Irish, pseudonym of American writer Cornell Woolrich (1903–1968) * Irish Bob Murphy, Irish-American boxer Edwin Lee Conarty (1922–1961) * Iris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1889 Home Nations Championship
The 1889 Home Nations Championship was the seventh series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Three matches were played between 2 February and 2 March. It was contested by Ireland, Scotland and Wales. England were excluded from the Championship due to their refusal to join the International Rugby Board. Scotland won the championship outright for the second time, excluding one shared title. Table Results Scoring system The matches for this season were decided on goals scored. A goal was awarded for a successful conversion after a try, for a dropped goal or for a goal from mark. If a game was drawn, any unconverted tries were tallied to give a winner. If there was still no clear winner, the match was declared a draw. The matches Scotland vs. Wales Scotland: HFT Chambers ( Edinburgh U.), WF Holms ( Edinburgh Wanderers), HJ Stevenson ( Edinburgh Acads), James Holt Marsh (Edinburgh Inst FP), CE Orr ( West of Scotland), CFP Fraser ( Glasgow University) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limerick
Limerick ( ; ga, Luimneach ) is a western city in Ireland situated within County Limerick. It is in the province of Munster and is located in the Mid-West which comprises part of the Southern Region. With a population of 94,192 at the 2016 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in the state, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland at the 2011 census. The city lies on the River Shannon, with the historic core of the city located on King's Island, which is bounded by the Shannon and Abbey Rivers. Limerick is also located at the head of the Shannon Estuary, where the river widens before it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Limerick City and County Council is the local authority for the city. Geography and political subdivisions At the 2016 census, the Metropolitan District of Limerick had a population of 104,952. On 1 June 2014 following the merger of Limerick City and County Council, a new Metropolitan District of Limerick was formed within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomond Park
Thomond Park is a stadium in Limerick in the Irish province of Munster. The stadium is owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union and has Munster Rugby, Shannon RFC and UL Bohemian RFC as tenants. Limerick FC played home games in Thomond Park from 2013 to 2015 in the League of Ireland while the Markets Field was being redeveloped. The capacity of the stadium is 25,600 following its large-scale redevelopment in 2008. History The stadium holds a special place in rugby due to its own unique history and atmosphere. The stadium is famed for its noise during play and the complete silence while home and away players are kicking for goal. Munster also retained an intimidating 12-year unbeaten run at Thomond in the Heineken Cup—running from the competition's start in 1995 until 2007 when the Leicester Tigers broke the streak with a 13–6 win. On 31 October 1978 Munster celebrated their historic 12–0 victory over the All Blacks in front 12,000 fans at Thomond Park. Pre redevelopment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1896 Home Nations Championship
The 1896 Home Nations Championship was the fourteenth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 4 January and 14 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Table Results The matches England vs. Wales ;England: S Haughton (Birkenhead Wanderers), S Morfitt ( West Hartlepool), Ernest Fookes ( Sowerby Bridge), EM Baker (Oxford Uni), James Valentine ( Swinton), RHB Cattell ( Moseley), EW Taylor ( Rockcliff) capt., J Pinch ( Lancaster), A Starks ( Castleford), LF Giblin ( Cambridge Uni), Frank Mitchell ( Cambridge Uni), J Rhodes ( Castleford), John William Ward ( Castleford), GM Carey (Blackheath), W Whiteley ( Bramley) ;Wales: Billy Bancroft (Swansea), Cliff Bowen ( Llanelli), Owen Badger ( Llanelli), Arthur Gould (Newport) capt., Bert Dauncey (Newport), David Morgan ( Llanelli), Ben Davies ( Llanelli), Albert Jenkin (Swansea), Arthur Boucher (Newport), Ernie George ( Pontyprid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1895 Home Nations Championship
The 1895 Home Nations Championship was the thirteenth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 5 January and 16 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Scotland won all their three matches to win the championship outright for the fourth time (excluding two other titles shared with England), and completed the Triple Crown for the second time. Table Results Scoring system The matches for this season were decided on points scored. A try was worth three points, while converting a kicked goal from the try gave an additional two points. A dropped goal and a goal from mark were both worth four points. Penalty goals were worth three points. The matches Wales vs. England Wales: Billy Bancroft (Swansea), Tom Pearson ( Cardiff), Owen Badger ( Llanelli), Arthur Gould (Newport) (''capt.''), William Llewellyn Thomas (Newport), Selwyn Biggs ( Cardiff), Ben Davies ( Llanelli), Tom Graham (Newport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1894 Home Nations Championship
The 1894 Home Nations Championship was the twelfth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 6 January and 17 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Table Results Scoring system The matches for this season were decided on points scored. A try was worth three points, while converting a kicked goal from the try gave an additional two points. A dropped goal and a goal from mark were both worth four points. Penalty goals were worth three points. The matches England vs. Wales England: JF Byrne ( Moseley), F Firth ( Halifax), Charles Hooper ( Middlesex Wands.), S Morfitt ( West Hartlepool), R E Lockwood ( Heckmondwike) capt., EW Taylor ( Rockcliff), Cyril Wells ( Harlequins), F Soane (Bath), J Hall ( North Durham), J Toothill (Bradford), H Bradshaw ( Bramley), T Broadley ( Bingley), Harry Speed ( Castleford), William Eldon Tucker ( Cambridge U.), Alfred Allport (Blackheath) Wales: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belfast
Belfast ( , ; from ga, Béal Feirste , meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Ireland. It had a population of 345,418 . By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, briefly becoming the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname "Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the , was the world's largest shipyard. Industrialisation, and the resulting inward migration, made Belfast one of Ireland's biggest cities. Following the partition of Ireland in 1921, Belfast became the seat of government for Northern Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulster Cricket Ground
The Ulster Cricket Ground in Ballynafeigh Park was a sports venue in Ballynafeigh, Belfast. Opened in 1879, it was the home ground of both Ulster Cricket Club and Ulster F.C. During the 1880s, it also hosted several Irish Cup finals and Ireland international games. It has also hosted rugby union internationals. The ground is now Ulidia Playing Fields, owned by Belfast City Council Belfast City Council ( ga, Comhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste) is the local authority with responsibility for part of the city of Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. The Council serves an estimated population of (), the ... and used by Rosario Youth Club F.C. References Ulster F.C. Association football venues in Northern Ireland Cricket grounds in Northern Ireland Defunct sports venues in Northern Ireland Defunct cricket grounds in Northern Ireland Defunct association football venues in Northern Ireland {{NorthernIreland-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 Home Nations Championship
The 1893 Home Nations Championship was the eleventh series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 17 January and 11 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. In winning all three matches, Wales won the Championship for the first time and also took the Triple Crown. Table Results Scoring system The matches for this season were decided on points scored. A try was worth two points, while converting a kicked goal from the try gave an additional three points. A dropped goal and a goal from mark were both worth four points. Penalty goals were worth three points. The matches Wales vs. England Wales: Billy Bancroft (Swansea), Norman Biggs (Cardiff), William McCutcheon (Swansea), Arthur Gould ( Newport) capt., Conway Rees (Llanelli), Percy Phillips ( Newport), Fred Parfitt ( Newport), Frank Mills (Swansea), Charles Nicholl (Llanelli), Harry Day ( Newport), Jim Hannan ( Newport), Frank Hill (Cardiff), Arthu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1892 Home Nations Championship
The 1892 Home Nations Championship was the tenth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 2 January and 5 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. England took the 1892 Championship and the Triple Crown, their fifth Championship and third Triple Crown. Furthermore, the English team failed to concede a single point, the only time this has occurred during the Championship's history. The points system was changed yet again, with a try being upgraded from one to two points, while a goal conversion was increased from two to three points. Table Results Scoring system The matches for this season were decided on points scored. A try was worth two points, while converting a kicked goal from the try gave an additional three points. A dropped goal and a goal from mark were both worth four points. Penalty goals were worth three points. The matches England vs. Wales England: WB Thomson (Blackheat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1891 Home Nations Championship
The 1891 Home Nations Championship was the ninth series of the rugby union Home Nations Championship. Six matches were played between 3 January and 7 March. It was contested by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The 1891 Championship was won by Scotland, the fourth time the country had topped the table, but the first time Scotland had taken the Triple Crown title. Rule changes this year, included the introduction of penalty goals, as although penalty kicks were introduced in 1882 no goal attempts could be made from one until this season. The two umpires were renamed as touch-judges and their powers were reduced to mark the spot where the ball left the field of play; a status that remained until additional powers were reinstated in 1982.Godwin (1984), pg 27. Players could now pick up a dead ball, and the dead ball line was set at a maximum of 25 yards. Table Results Scoring system The matches for this season were decided on points scored. A try was worth one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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