First Irish Triple Crown since 1949
Denied the Grand Slam by France on the final day, Ireland nevertheless secured their ninth Five Nations title and first Triple Crown since 1949.
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Another title for Ireland
In 1985, Ireland won their second Five Nations in four years. A drop goal by Michael Kiernan secured victory over England at Lansdowne Road. A sixth Triple Crown was added to the championship title that year - they would not win another until 2004.
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Five Nations XV
The centenary celebrations for the IRB saw a Five Nations XV play an Overseas Unions team at Twickenham on 19 April. The Overseas Union won 32-13.
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The end of shared championships
The introduction of points difference sees the end of the era of shared titles - Wales won the Five Nations in 1994 on points difference from England.
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Scotland win the last Five Nations title
Scotland became the last team to lift the Five Nations trophy in 1999. A dramatic final day saw Wales claim a last-gasp victory over England in Cardiff to give the title to the Scots
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Italy become the Sixth Nation
The inclusion of Italy saw the first Six Nations championship played in 2000. England won the title, just as they won the first Home Nations in 1883 and the first Five Nations in 1910.
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A hat-trick in Paris
Three tries from Brian O'Driscoll propelled Ireland to victory over France in Paris. It was Ireland's first win in the French capital since 1972.
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History in Croke Park
The home of the GAA was first opened up to the Six Nations in 2007. France defeated Ireland on 11 February - but it was the emotional 43-13 victory over England two weeks later that would live long in the memory.
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Wilkinson scores record points total
A 35-point haul for Jonny Wilkinson against Italy in 2001 set the record for the most points in a single match. His total for that year of 89 remains the highest overall season tally.
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Wales win Grand Slam with three away games
In 2005, Wales became the first team ever to win a Grand Slam by playing more games away than at home - a feat repeated by Ireland in 2009.
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France beat Ireland on points difference
France win the Six Nations after finishing level with Ireland on eight points. France had a points difference of +69, Ireland had a points difference of +65. Ireland had the Triple Crown as consolation.
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Ireland win second Grand Slam
Ireland's 61-year wait for a second Grand Slam ended when they defeated Wales 17-15 in Cardiff on 21 March 2009.
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Italy win first away match
Italy made history by winning their first away match against Scotland in Edinburgh and also by picking up two victories for the first time after beating Wales in Rome.
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O'Gara breaks scoring record
The meeting of Ireland and Scotland in Edinburgh in 2011 saw Ronan O'Gara overtake Jonny Wilkinson as the all time tournament top scorer. O'Gara currently stands on a total of 551 points.
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Italy record first victory over France
Italy made history with a first championship win over France. The italians stunned Les Bleus 22-21 in Rome.
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Wales win Grand Slam
Warren Gatland's Wales secure the championship Grand Slam and Triple Crown. It's their 11th Grand Slam, 20th Triple Crown and 25th championship.
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