IRFU Interprovincial Championship


The IRFU Interprovincial Championship was an Irish Rugby Football Union competition run between the four provinces of Ireland - Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht. The Irish Exiles took part for four years. The competition was run as a distinct competition from 1946–47 to 2000–01. with the 2001–02 fixtures being fulfilled by the match-ups in the newly formed Celtic League.
In addition to the official years of the competition, the unofficial Interpro records have been taken from the regular season matches between the provinces in the Celtic League or the Pro12 / Pro14 League. In recent years, the IRFU started a similar championship for 'A' squads, but these are not included here.

Roll of honour

All-time league table

incl 2018/19. Updated at the end of season
TeamPWDLFABPPts
27717214914,6223,58428744
277157191014,5073,78037703
277155181044,5063,51142698
27746112202,9455,48133239
16101521643304

All-time league table (official competition)

1946–2002
TeamPWDLFABPPts
18111114562,6871,9639481
18110612632,6912,0388456
18110015662,5331,9289439
1812791451,5853,3506132
16101521643304

assumes four points for a win, two for a draw. The use of bonus points only commenced in 1998–99.

League placings

1946–2019
Team1st2nd3rd4th5thTotal
29241630290
24241950281
20172780260
0610560163
000044

League placings (official competition)

1946–2002
Team1st2nd3rd4th5thTotal
20201510227
20201240224
16112360205
056450128
000044

This is a simple count of the annual league placings, regardless of whether the top two or top three were considered joint winners. The "Total" column awards points where 1st = 5 points, 2nd = 4 points etc.

Tables by year

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