Twists and shout: Medley of memories on special Six Nations Saturday

THE Six Nations championship has never witnessed a day like it. 221 points scored, 27 tries, 12 in that breathtaking game in the tournament finale at Twickenham. It was riveting stuff, writes Donal Linehan.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015 - 00:00

Donal Lenihan

A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.

For Ireland to emerge on top of the pile after a captivating seven hours of rugby made this triumph even more memorable and satisfying.

There were remarkable scenes in Murrayfield’s West Stand during the second half of that London epic as thousands of Irish supporters watched England’s effort to wrestle the title from Ireland’s grasp on the big screens. The ebb and flow of raw emotion with every point scored and conceded was accompanied with gasps and groans audible in the heart of Edinburgh. Never before did an Irish crowd support France with such passion and vigour. Allez les Bleus rang out from the stand every time the French threatened the English line.