Ireland’s improving record against Tier 1 opposition

Points difference per game: Ireland v Tier 1 nations since 1991, 50-game rolling average

05 Aug 2023

8.8 points

10

5

0

-5

-10

-15

1995

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

10

05 Aug 2023

8.8 points

5

0

-5

-10

-15

1995

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

Guardian graphic. Source: Plot the Ball, Irish Rugby. Note: Tier 1 refers to England, France, Italy, Scotland, Wales, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa