The Irish finished championship runners-up for the second year running after overpowering Scotland 37-16 in Dublin on Saturday, a result which completed their collection of home nations victims.

Jubilant scenes greeted the players as they set-off on a victory march around the Lansdowne Road pitch - and OSullivan revealed there could be further glory to come as his team look to go one better next year.

Its very good for Irish rugby to finish second two years in a row. Weve won 10 out of our last 13 Tests, which is a tremendous record, he said.

In last years 6 Nations, we lost to England in the Grand Slam decider. This year we had away games against France and England, but still won four matches, so I think were knocking on the door.

If we continue to show consistency, match our recent level of performance and work on the areas weve targeted for improvement I think we can get through the door at some stage. Hopefully that will be sooner rather than later.

Were putting ourselves in position to win something bigger than a Triple Crown, but thats easier said than done. The last two years have been an excellent stepping stone for us.