Ireland were crowned Six Nations champions for a second successive season this evening, defeating Scotland on a 17-13 scoreline to retain the trophy.
It was a hugely intense game, with the Scots making things difficult for Andy Farrell's in attack. They offered little space to the opposition and also slowed down the ruck whenever given the opportunity.
There was not much between the sides, although Ireland did dominate in terms of territory and possession. In the end, tries from Dan Sheehan and Andrew Porter was enough to get the team over the line and secure the victory.
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Brian O'Driscoll serves reminder to Ireland rugby fans
This Six Nations triumph was Ireland's second on the spin, also being their fifth of the last 11 seasons. Considering the fortunes of Irish rugby for much of its history, that is an unbelievable run.
Ireland fans have become accustomed to success in recent seasons, with this championship victory an expected one among the supporter base. As a result, there is a chance that this achievement could be somewhat overlooked.
Speaking on ITV, Brian O'Driscoll served a timely reminder of why this success must be savoured.
You shouldn't take it for granted that you're going to win Six Nations. We don't in Ireland.
Okay, there are huge expectations across the board. This team has earned the right to have that and to put it into the crowd. However, it wasn't that long ago when I was growing up, I think we won seven Five Nations games in the whole 90s.
To turn that around in the last 25 or 30 years to what we're achieving as a country now is nothing short of exceptional.
These are big days to enjoy, to revel in, to take on board, and not in any way, shape or form to take for granted...
We have to remember, rugby still the fourth choice sport in this country. It is a country of 6million people, so we are massively overachieving in comparison to other European nations, particularly if you look at the player numbers in France and England...
If you have the capacity to continue to improve, who knows what might come of this side. Right now, without being vintage today, they are a winning a team.
They have a winning culture, a fantastic environment, and something to hold onto for hopefully another three and-a-half years.
Well said.
It can be easy for Ireland rugby fans to overlook this success, especially considering how the World Cup played out last year. However, as Brian O'Driscoll says, you have to make the most of days like these.
They don't come along all too often.
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