Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players

Ireland vs New Zealand: The five most capped players

Having last met in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France last year, Ireland will get the oppurtunity to avenge their qaurter-final loss to the All Blacks when they clash this Friday. The Irish are riding high off a 6Nations title win earlier this year, coupled with a 1-1 series draw against the World champion Springboks in South Africa earlier this year to secure their world number 1 ranking. On the other hand, the All Blacks will be looking to make two wins from two in the North, having narrowly eged out England last week. 

With both teams having named their matchday squads, we take a look at five of the most capped players from each team down below. 

Cian Healy (131 Caps, Debut: vs Australia - 15 November 2009)

Full name Cian Eoin James Healy
Date of birth 7 October 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 117 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Leinster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007– Leinster 281 (160)
Correct as of 27 September 2024[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Ireland U20 4 (5)
2008–2009 Ireland Wolfhounds 8 (0)
2009– Ireland 131 (60)
2013 Lions 0 (0)

Conor Murray (118 Caps, Debut: vs France - 13 August 2011)


Full name Gerard Conor Murray
Date of birth 20 April 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Limerick, Ireland
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
School St Munchin's College
University University of Limerick
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Ireland U20 8 (24)
2011– Ireland 118 (115)
2013–2021 British & Irish Lions 8 (5)

Peter O'Mahony (107 Caps, Debut: vs Italy - 25 February 2012)


Birth name Peter James O'Mahony
Date of birth 17 September 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 107 kg (16.8 st; 236 lb)
School Presentation Brothers College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
  Cork Constitution   ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010– Munster 189 (80)
Correct as of 02 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Ireland U20 8 (0)
2012– Ireland 106 (25)
2017 British & Irish Lions 1 (0)

Iain Henderson (81 Caps, Debut: vs South Africa - 10 November 2012)

Full name William Iain Henderson
Date of birth 21 February 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Height 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)
School Belfast Royal Academy
University Queens University Belfast
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Current team Ulster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Ulster 157 (70)
Correct as of 26 October 2024[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2012 Ireland U20 20 (20)
2012– Ireland 81 (30)
2014–2015 Ireland Wolfhounds 2 (0)
2017, 2021 British & Irish Lions 0 (0)

Andrew Porter (66 Caps, Debut: vs Italy - 10 November 2012)

Full name Andrew Gerald Porter
Date of birth 16 January 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 123 kg (271 lb; 19 st 5 lb)
School St. Andrew's College
University University College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Leinster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Leinster 115 (85)
Correct as of 8 January 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Ireland U20 17 (10)
2017– Ireland 65 (30)

Sam Cane (102 Caps, Debut: vs Ireland - 16 June 2012)

Full name Samuel Jordan Cane
Date of birth 13 January 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Rotorua, New Zealand
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
School Tauranga Boys' College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Tokyo Sungoliath
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2024 Bay of Plenty 21 (25)
2011–2023 Chiefs 150 (85)
2023– Tokyo Sungoliath 10 (10)
Correct as of 3 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 New Zealand U20 4 (15)
2012– New Zealand 102 (85)
Correct as of 3 November 2024
Medal record
 
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 England Squad
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Japan Squad

Ardie Savea (91 Caps, Debut: vs Ireland - 11 June 2016)

Full name Ardie Suemalo Savea
Date of birth 14 October 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Wellington, New Zealand
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb)
School Rongotai College
Notable relative(s) Julian Savea (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Wellington/Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Wellington 36 (85)
2013–2023 Hurricanes 131 (160)
2023–2024 Kobelco Kobe Steelers 15 (40)
2025– Moana Pasifika 0 (0)
Correct as of 3 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 New Zealand U20 5 (5)
2016– New Zealand 91 (135)
Correct as of 3 November 2024
National sevens team
Years Team   Comps
2012–2016 New Zealand   6
Correct as of 16 July 2022
Medal record
 
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Japan Squad
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad

Anton Leinert-Brown (81 Caps, Debut: vs Australia - 27 August 2016)

Full name Anton Russell Lienert-Brown
Date of birth 15 April 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Christchurch, New Zealand
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
School Christchurch Boys' High School
Notable relative(s) Daniel Lienert-Brown (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Chiefs, Waikato
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Chiefs 120 (100)
2014– Waikato 22 (20)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2015 New Zealand U20 9 (15)
2016– New Zealand 81 (75)

Rieko Ioane (78 Caps, Debut: vs Italy - 12 November 2016)

Full name Rieko Edward Ioane
Date of birth 18 March 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Weight 103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)[1]
School Auckland Grammar School
Notable relative(s) Akira Ioane (brother)
Eddie Ioane (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Current team Auckland, Blues
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015– Auckland 18 (70)
2016– Blues 112 (250)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2017 Māori All Blacks 4 (5)
2016– New Zealand 78 (185)
2020 North Island 1 (10)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
National sevens team
Years Team   Comps
2015–2016 New Zealand   9
Correct as of 5 November 2024
Medal record
 
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Japan Squad
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad

Scott Barrett (77 Caps, Debut: vs Ireland - 5 November 2016)

Full name Scott Kevin Barrett
Date of birth 20 November 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb)[1]
School Francis Douglas Memorial College
University Lincoln University
Notable relative(s) Beauden Barrett (brother)
Kane Barrett (brother)
Jordie Barrett (brother)
Kevin Barrett (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Current team Crusaders, Taranaki
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Crusaders 117 (90)
2014–2016 Canterbury 19 (5)
2021 Taranaki 1 (0)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 New Zealand U20 3 (0)
2016– New Zealand 77 (35)
Correct as of 5 November 2024
Medal record
 
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad
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