Ireland 27 Wales 17If the record win at Twickenham suggested Ireland had turned a corner, this nervy bonus-point victory over Wales was a reminder that Andy Farrell’s side remain a work in progress. Ireland will require a big favour from Scotland – who they will face back here next Saturday for a Triple Crown showdown – against Grand Slam-chasing France, but they just about kept themselves in the title hunt by eventually seeing off a dogged Wales team, whose wretched losing streak was extended to 15 consecutive Six Nations defeats.

Source: Irish Independent March 07, 2026 05:54 UTC