Grand slam and then the world? Fun for Ireland may only just be beginning

If there has been a more gloriously complete Six (or Five) Nations performance by an Ireland side it was hard to recall as they blasted past the French in Dublin

FUN TIMES AHEAD?: James Lowe of Ireland, second from right, celebrates with teammates, Iain Henderson, Rónan Kelleher, and Bundee Aki after scoring his side's second try against France. Pic: John Dickson/Sportsfile

Rare indeed is the Six Nations championship that has everyone purring after just two rounds. If the organisers could rewind the clock they might have preferred Ireland v France as the tournament’s grand finale but, in some ways, a round-two classic has worked a treat. Quite apart from lifting neutrals out of their seats it has also raised the bar quality-wise for everyone else.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.