IRELAND HAVE BEEN named World Rugby Team of the Year at a ceremony in Monte Carlo this evening to cap a phenomenal 2018.

A Grand Slam, a series win in Australia, and home wins over Argentina and the All Blacks — not bad at all.

It’s been an incredible year for Joe Schmidt’s side, and bodes extremely well with a World Cup just around the corner.

The man himself was also recognised accordingly as he scooped the 2018 World Rugby Coach of the Year award.