Six Nations heartbreak will make us stronger - Hickie

Ireland may mourn the cruel demise of their RBS 6 Nations title dream for some time to come but Denis Hickie is adamant the experience will prove invaluable at the World Cup.

A thumping 51-24 victory over Italy put Ireland in pole position to snatch the championship from France’s grasp but the dramatic events that unfolded in Paris left them shaking their heads in disbelief.