Following the conclusion of another memorable Six Nations, we provide an update on the state of the participating nations, with a focus on the champions, Andy Farrell's Ireland. Many will see this Ireland campaign as a missed opportunity, with a loss at Twickenham preventing them from securing back-to-back Grand Slams. Nevertheless, Ireland proved to be the strongest team in the Championship, successfully defending their title. Their dominance was evident in their victories over France, Italy, and Wales.

Despite a hiccup against England, Ireland regrouped to secure a hard-fought win against Scotland in the final round. Key players such as Tadhg Beirne, James Lowe, and Jack Crowley played vital roles in Ireland's success, with impressive performances throughout the tournament. The main regret for Ireland will be their narrow defeat to England at Twickenham, which ultimately prevented them from making history with consecutive Grand Slams. Despite this setback, Ireland's achievement in retaining their Six Nations title is a testament to their strength and determination.