18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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| Played | 50 |
| Wins | 11 |
| Losses | 35 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Average Pts Per Game | 7 |
| Biggest Win | 60 - 0 |
| Heaviest Defeat | 0 - 38 |
| Ireland 49 - 22 Samoa | ||
| Saturday 29th October 1988 | ||
| Lansdowne Road | ||
| Referee: Derek Bevan | ||
| Played | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Tries | 0 |
| Conversions | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Drop Goals | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Avg. Age | 52 |
| Champions | 10 |
| Played | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Tries | 0 |
| Conversions | 0 |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Drop Goals | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Avg. Age | 48 |
| Champions | 1 |

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| Played | 31 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 21 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Average Pts Per Game | 10 |
| Biggest Win | 20 - 13 |
| Heaviest Defeat | 14 - 37 |