Donal Lenihan: The greatest achievement by an Irish side since IRFU was founded 148 years ago

What we experienced down under over the last three weeks was true rugby theatre. Ireland must now use that experience to rise to even higher levels. It’s been riveting.

ON A HIGH: Ireland players celebrate their opening try by Josh van der Flier on Saturday at the Cake Tin in Wellington.

Tour Review

The enormity of the achievement may well not hit this heroic Irish rugby squad until well into their retirement. A united and happy bunch throughout this searching five-game tour to the most demanding rugby nation of all, they have gone where the chosen few have been before.