Irish eyes on World Cup after storming to Six Nations Slam

LONDON - Johnny Sexton waited eight long years to secure his first Six Nations Grand Slam - now he wants glory at next year's World Cup to erase the disappointment of the 2015 tournament.

The 32-year-old fly-half's magnificent stoppage-time drop goal snatched victory for Ireland over France in the opening game of this year's Six Nations on Feb 3.

That instilled belief in the team to help them go on to achieve Ireland's third Slam with a clinical 24-15 win over England on Saturday, which coincided nicely with the St. Patrick's Day celebrations.