RTÉ the big winner on dramatic sporting day

IRELAND’S dramatic Grand Slam decider against Wales was the most watched television programme in the country this year.

An average audience of 945,000 people tuned into RTÉ Two with the audience peaking at 1.2m for the heart-stopping finale of the clash at the Millennium Stadium

An average match audience of 753,000 people tuned in for Ireland’s games during this year’s tournament, representing an increase of 175,000 viewers compared to last year.