Irish supporters - Sporting spirit is our great asset

The eyes of the country will be on the rugby match in Cardiff this afternoon. It is more than 60 years since Ireland won its only grand slam, and this would be our first in the Six Nations Championship.

Later tonight Bernard Dunne will be fighting Ricardo Cordoba for the WBA World Super Bantamweight title in Dublin. Although the underdog, he is in with a fighting chance.

Those who are old enough will remember the lift that Stephen Roche gave to nation during the last economic recession with his wins in the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and World Championship of 1987.