Irish celebration of the century?

THE SIX NATIONS moves into its final phase over the next two weekends but France could all but wrap up the championship this weekend with a comprehensive win over Italy in Paris.

Ireland still have a mathematical chance but a fifth Triple Crown in seven years looks a more achievable target at this stage.

Both of those aspirations would die instantly if Wales spoil the party for Brian O’Driscoll’s 100th Irish cap in the penultimate rugby international at Croke Park. What an unbelievable career he has had as he almost single-handedly drove Ireland on to greater things since the turn of the millennium (check out our sports blog on www.irishexaminer.com/sport/blog)