NOW FOR THE WORLD CUP

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Making the Ireland rugby team . . . tick.

Beating the All Blacks in a test series . . . tick.

Winning the Six Nations . . . tick.

Former Gisborne Boys' High first 15 squad member Jamison Gibson-Park has one more “tick” to add to his list after Ireland's history-making Grand Slam victory yesterday — winning the Rugby World Cup.

Halfback Gibson-Park once again played a prominent role as Ireland put away England 29-16 to secure the Six Nations crown and a historic first Irish Grand Slam.

The son of Gisborne couple Billy and Tara and husband of Gisborne's Patti Grogan was in the starting 15 as Ireland grafted out a 10-6 halftime lead before a late burst of tries put England away and sent a nation into party mode a day after St Patrick's Day.

Gibson-Park, who plays for the Leinster club alongside another Gisborne product, Charlie Ngatai, made his Ireland debut in October 2020 and has not looked back.

He was a pivotal part of their historic series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand as Ireland advanced to No.1 on the world rankings.

Yesterday's win followed Six Nations victories over Wales (34-10), France (32-19), Italy (34-20) and Scotland (22-7).

It also sent a powerful statement six months out from the Rugby World Cup where Gibson-Park will get the chance to add the sport's ultimate honour to his collection.