Ireland did not fail.
At the end of a difficult match against Scotland (17-13), the XV of Clover disposed of its opponent to conclude its 2024 Six Nations Tournament in the best possible way and hold up the trophy for the second edition in a row.
Unlike 2023, it is not a Grand Slam, but the statistics highlight the achievement achieved by Ireland.
4
This is the number of bonuses won by the XV of Clover.
During their first three victories, against France, Italy and Wales, the Irish each time scored four or more tries, synonymous with an offensive bonus.
And even in defeat, in England, they snatched the defensive bonus point by losing only one point in stoppage time (23-22).
Only the victory against Scotland this Saturday was not improved.
6
Since the transition to the six-nation format, and therefore the admission of Italy in 2000, Ireland has won 3 Grand Slams and above all 6 titles (2009, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2023, 2024).
A total which places the country at the same level as France (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2022), but still behind England, which has had 7 coronations in 24 years (2000, 2001, 2003, 2011, 2016 , 2017, 2020).
8
With his five tries registered in this 2024 edition, Dan Sheehan brings his number of achievements in the Tournament to eight.
This mark allows him to become the most prolific hooker in the history of the Six Nations, surpassing the Englishman Jamie George (6).
Author of a try during his team's big victory against the Blues (38-17), the Leinster player scored a double against Italy (36-0) before scoring again against the Country Wales (31-7) and against Scotland (17-13).
20
Ireland finishes this tournament with 20 points.
His four victories earned him 16 points, to which we add the four bonus points.
Before the final meeting between France and England, the Irish are guaranteed to finish with at least three points ahead of their runner-up.
39
Andy Farrell, the Irish coach, has won 39 of his 47 matches since taking office, or 83% victories.
19 of these successes came in the Six Nations Tournament.
He is the most successful coach in the history of the XV du Trèfle in the professional era.
1,126
The Irish's last home defeat dates back to February 14, 2021 against the Blues (13-15), i.e. 1,126 days ago.
Thanks to this success against Scotland in Dublin, the series will continue.
For the moment, it stands at 19 successes out of the last 19 receptions.