Last March Ireland ended a 61 year wait for Grand Slam glory and landed their first RBS 6 Nations. RTÉ’s cameras followed the drama unfolding from the low after the Autumn Internationals and throughout every second of action over the RBS 6 Nations tournament. The team talking candidly about the challenges they faced both on and off the pitch
We hear from Paul O’Connell, Brian O’Driscoll, Tommy Bowe, Ronan O’Gara, and many more of the players on the dedication required and emotions they experienced on every step of their Grand Slam journey.
Declan Kidney and his backroom team offer insight into the decisions and worries of management while Gerry Thornley and Conor O’Shea put this great achievement into perspective.
From the same team who made Reaching for Glory: Inside Irish Rugby ‘07, The Dubs and Brian Kerr documentaries Ireland’s Grand Slam Journey 2009 offers never before seen on-field footage and reflective interviews with the Irish team and management.