Donal Lenihan: Why this could be Ireland’s best Six Nations never won under Andy Farrell

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign revealed new depth, emerging talent and resilience despite missing out on the title

Stuart McCloskey's ball carrying, offloading and sublime passing added another dimension to Ireland’s attack during the Six Nations. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Park your disappointment. This may yet prove to be the best Six Nations Championship Ireland Never won.

Before exploring the reasons why, thoughts on a tournament that had even the most casual of followers left scratching their heads as to why they hadn’t fully tuned into the sport before now given the quality and entertainment on offer from start to finish.