Will Greenwood picks out his best moments from 2016 in his festive favourite five.
In their greatest year, Ireland completed the hat-trick over the big three of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. It was the first time the Irish had beaten the Springboks in South Africa and even more historically - after 111 years of trying - Joe Schmidt's men beat the All Blacks.
Meanwhile Eddie Jones took England to an unbeaten Six Nations, a series whitewash of the Wallabies in Australia, and four wins from four in the autumn internationals to bring down the curtain on the perfect first year in charge.
There were plenty of big hits during England's tour of Australia in June, but which one did Will Greenwood pick as his favourite tackle of the year? Super Rugby provided the Sky Sports pundit's try of the year, as well as his blooper of the year!
Click on the video to see Greenwood's festive favourite five.