Work pays off in invincible year

CAN it really get any better than this for Ireland?

The 2009 international season has come and gone with Declan Kidney’s side unbeaten in 10 matches, Grand Slam winners in the northern hemisphere and now conquerors of the World Cup and Tri-Nations champions.

While few will claim perfection has been achieved, this is an incredible achievement which outstrips anything achieved by an other Irish side. They have been blessed at possessing huge performers in key positions, outstanding contributions by many others and by the advent of two or three younger players of considerable potential.