QUITE where one starts to analyse Saturday’s events in Paris is anyone’s guess. It was one of the most remarkable games of international rugby I’ve witnessed.

DESPITE the fact that Ireland are guaranteed a tilt at a second consecutive Triple Crown when they meet Wales in Cardiff, defeat to France on Saturday would leave a hollow feel to the season.

LAST Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the traditional end-of-tour meeting of the Barbarians and New Zealand in Twickenham.

IT may not have ended with the predicted result, but the match in Paris was definitely the most exciting of the Six Nations tournament to date with lots of points, plenty of drama and a thrilling finish.