LAST UPDATE | 16 May 2020
CAPS, IN ALL sports we celebrate them and mark the most significant of them. In rugby, they are a commodity that can not be traded, an internationally-recognised symbol of quality and fortitude.
Seeing the numbers stacked up can lead us to acclaim when it brings proof of our belief, or to feel time passing all the quicker when the figure is higher than we imagine. Sometimes we even feel sympathy when the number is far below what the quality of the player deserved.
But how much attention to we really pay to caps, their numbers and the occasions celebrated around them?





















That’s is a tough quiz with some very good questions.
It’s mad how Munster haven’t won a trophy in over 10 years.
@Mary Lou’s mole: it took Leinster 14 years to win there first cup
@Mary Lou’s mole: it’s mad how many Leinster people are obsessed with Munster on here.
@Munsterman: that’s a compliment really. She wouldnt find it mad if they werent a team with a great history. No need to be offended all the time
@Patrick O Connell: in the pro era, 2001 Celtic league final ring a bell?
@Patrick O Connell: The first ever interprovincial match was between Leinster and Ulster in 1875, pre dating the existence of Munster rugby and the founding of the provinces by 4 years. Leinster were the first province to play knock out European rugby. Leinster were the first to get out of the groups and reach a semi final in Europe. Ulster were the first to reach a European final. Ulster were the first to win a European Cup. Leinster won the first ever pro era domestic trophy, beating Munster with 14 men. Leinster were the first to defend a domestic trophy. Leinster were the first to defend a European trophy. You can walk through every milestone in Irish rugby without mentioning Munsters name.
@Mary Lou’s mole: Typical Ladyboy comment.
@Sean Fahey: j3sus Sean this obsession is unhealthy. Take a break man
@Timmy O’Toole: Most people have him muted. Don’t feed the troll.
@Decko49: he’s not really a troll. I feel sorry for him, it’s pretty fuc€ed up
@Decko49: I contribute facts, you contribute ladyboy remarks. There’s a reason you’re all avoiding me.
@Timmy O’Toole: When you’re living in a fantasy world where myths and fairytales qualify as facts, when in any other country you’d be locked up in an asylum, I don’t think you’re in any position to comment on the behavior of others.
@Sean Fahey: you forgot to mention first Irish province to beat a touring side
@Sean Fahey: and sure since you’re making up milestones.. what about first Irish province to be in 4 European finals. Or the first province to win it twice. Or first province to qualify for the knockout stages 18 times .. first Irish team to qualify for the semi finals 14 times.. both a tournament record.. I love facts too
@PScald: that should read 4 professional finals.
First to 2 european finals AND first to 3 European finals. Jeez these milestones really start adding up
@Sean Fahey: Sean, even the image in your mirror knows you’re a sad case.
Thoughts & prayers etc.
@PScald: they do, don’t they?
Poor Sean’s disappeared
@Sean Fahey: why did you mention Munster twice in the list of milestones while making the point you can do it without mentioning them?
@Decko49: and there you are on the Ladyboy.
It is very hard to believe Sean Cronin has 70+ caps as he cannot throw the ball into the lineout.
@Roger Paltry: How does he have so many tries from lineout mauls so??
@Bryan: Witchcraft, sorcery, voodoo, shamanism & he’s fierce fast
@Bryan: What about all the lineout turnovers?
@Bryan: He doesn’t, he only has 6 international tries.
Bit of a cheat there. I know Sexton got his first cap at the RDS against Fiji but it says it’s wrong when I select it and doesn’t let me know the correct answer.
@Tony Walsh: fixed now
Ridiculous Quiz. Need no passion for the game just a brain to regurgitate the stat. Schools out remember…
Leinnnnnnssssterrrrr