Ireland centre Gary Ringrose wouldn’t go out for the 4th day drinking following their Six Nations Grand Slam celebrations…

So the whole Ireland team called to his house instead 😂😭

The success of Leinster and Ireland's winning Test Series down in New Zealand may give some the impression that Andy Farrell's men are picking up silverware like shells on a beach. Last year's Triple Crown was the first meaningful for Farrell, as head coach. 2023 was all about following through on potential.

So it proved at Aviva Stadium, on Saturday, as Ireland overcame a shaky first 30 minutes and a wobbly start to the second half to win 29-16 and clinch another Triple Crown and, more importantly, Six Nations title and Grand Slam.

Farrell, when reflecting on the achievement, was keen to stress that 32 players had logged championship minutes and 'another 15 or 16' that had been in training with, and prepping, the match-day squad. He was practically beaming when he spoke of the 50th cap presentations that had taken place in the nearby 'home' dressing room for Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier.

The 1948 Five Nations was Ireland's first Grand Slam, secured by a 6-3 win over Wales at Ravenhill, in Belfast. So, there has been a 'home' Grand Slam before but this was the first time such a triumph was secured in Dublin in this professional era. There are major benefits to winning big at home.