The Irish national rugby team represents Ireland in international rugby union competitions. They compete in the Six Nations Championship alongside teams from England, France, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. The team is governed by the Irish Rugby Football Union and has a rich history, with its first international match played in 1875. The team's colors are green, and they are often referred to as the "Green Army." The Aviva Stadium in Dublin serves as their home ground. The Irish team has achieved significant success, including winning the Six Nations Championship multiple times and reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup.