12 Six Nations moments that really mattered in 2024

Ireland's clean sheet against Italy, their first in the Five or Six Nations since 1987, looks a particularly good day's work in hindsight.

CHAMPIONS: Ireland’s Calvin Nash and Andrew Porter celebrate with the Six Nations trophy. Picture: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Marseille marvels:

Ireland weren’t perfect from the off on opening night. Jack Crowley had a kick charged down, a stray James Lowe boot led to a rampant return up field from Damian Penaud, but they were in full control by the time Paul Willemse saw his first yellow. Tone set.