Top of the world for Irish Rugby

Ireland prop Andrew Porter has escaped any further punishment after his yellow card against New Zealand at the weekend. His hearing, relating to his high tackle on Brodie Retallick on Saturday, took place yesterday and ruled that referee Wayne Barnes' decision at the time was correct. That tour victory also seen Ireland move to the world number 1 spot and speaking on Sports beat on Monday night former Connacht and Irish forward Noel Mannion remarked it would have to go down as one of the biggest rugby achievements in recent times