Ireland underlined their World Cup credentials with victory against New Zealand on Saturday.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at their greatest wins.

Ireland 16-9 New Zealand, November 17, 2018

Ireland v New Zealand – Autumn International – Aviva Stadium
Ireland celebrate victory over New Zealand. (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland beat New Zealand at home for the first time on Saturday as Jacob Stockdale’s clever try decided the game.

Johnny Sexton added a three penalties to his conversion as Ireland made a statement ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Ireland 40-29 New Zealand, November 5, 2016

Two years ago Ireland also toppled New Zealand when they beat them 40-29 in Chicago.

Robbie Henshaw’s late try sealed Ireland’s first win in 111 years against the All Blacks, while the city also celebrated the Cubs’ World Series victory that week too.

England 15-24 Ireland, March 17, 2018

England v Ireland – NatWest 6 Nations – Twickenham Stadium
The Ireland team celebrate winning the Grand Slam. (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Ireland won just their third Grand Slam in their history with a thrilling victory on St Patrick’s Day last year.

First-half tries from Garry Ringrose, CJ Stander and Stockdale put them in control before Ireland held off England’s second-half fightback.

Wales 15-17 Ireland, March 21, 2009

Rugby Union – RBS Six Nations Championship 2009 – Wales v Ireland – Millennium Stadium
Ireland’s team celebrated their first grand slam in 61 years in 2009. (David Jones/PA)

Ireland won their 11th Six Nations title and second grand slam when they beat Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

The visitors overturned a 6-0 half-time deficit with early second-half tries from Brian O’Driscoll and Tommy Bowe before Ronan O’Gara’s drop goal won it to record their first grand slam for 61 years.

First Grand Slam (1948)

Rugby Union – Jack Kyle Photocall
Jack Kyle is credited with helping mastermind Ireland’s first Grand Slam title. (Paul Faith/PA)

Ireland won their first Grand Slam in 1948 when they completed the victory with a 6-3 win over Wales.

Jack Kyle played in all four games and is often credited with masterminding Ireland’s success.