1985 (Five Nations Championship): Michael Kiernan drops a late goal against England at Lansdowne Road to secure Ireland's second Triple Crown triumph of the 1980's.

1995 (World Cup quarter-final): Rob Andrew launches a mighty drop goal that shatters Australian hearts, the decisive score as England edge to a narrow victory and the dubious pleasure of a semi-final against the All Blacks. 1995 (World Cup Final): South Africa's Joel Stransky brings a smile to the face of Nelson Mandela with a drop goal that clinched the World Cup final against the All Blacks and gives the Springboks victory on home soil.

1999 (World Cup quarter-final): South African out-half Jannie de Beer kicks a world record five drop goals as England's Sweet Chariot is derailed in Paris.