Gordon D’Arcy: Standards fell short against Wales, but there will be little unrest as players look to France
Accepting Ireland’s performance imperfections against Wales and making the necessary changes are steps towards improvement
Wales Rugby
Ireland keep cool in Wales to stay on course for shot at historic Grand Slam
Points difference means that to win the Six Nations, Ireland will probably need to beat France and Italy
Jamie Osborne demonstrates that temperament and talent go hand in hand to succeed at Test level
Ireland fullback withstood adversity to play key role in Six Nations win in Wales
Sam Prendergast is both enthralling and enraging and everything else we learned from Ireland’s win over Wales
Ireland maintain ability to grind out win; the intimidating Principality Stadium; Van der Flier’s tackling stats; quick scrum decisions improve spectacle
Welsh media reaction: New laws questioned after ‘rampaging force of nature’ Bundee Aki turns game
Matt Sherratt praised for dispelling myth that Warren Gatland ‘was the sole coach capable of getting the best out of these Welsh players’
Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage
TV View: ‘Our 14th Triple Crown, but the celebrations so muted you’d think they’d been presented with a wooden spoon'
Misfiring scrum puts serious pressure on Ireland to dig out result against Wales
Props Andrew Porter and Tom Clarkson drew the ire of referee Christophe Ridley in the first half
Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s composure and patience in fightback win over Wales
‘I was pleased that we responded to being in a bit of a hole and we dug ourselves out’
Wales 18 Ireland 27 FT as it happened: Ireland come back in second half and win the Triple Crown
Tries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne and 17 points from the boot of Sam Prendergast see Simon Easterby’s side home
Ireland weather fierce Welsh storm as calm approach reaps reward
Ireland secure a 14th Triple Crown but not before a big scare against Wales in Cardiff
Ireland Under-20s fall to first defeat to Wales since 2018
Irish side could not claw back the deficit after falling 14-0 behind early
Wales v Ireland preview: Don’t be fooled, this Six Nations clash is a lot more interesting than it previously looked
Less than impressive Six Nations record in Cardiff over last decade should remove any hint of complacency in Simon Easterby’s squad
‘They needed a kid willing to shave his head’: Dan Sheehan recalls the time he met Jonah Lomu
Hooker will captain Ireland against Wales on Saturday in the Six Nations
Malachy Clerkin: Irish rugby should lean into the arrogance angle, at least while it still can
Unvarnished truth is that any crowing we’re doing is mostly in jest – we presume this moment of success will pass before long
What time is kick-off and what TV channel is Wales v Ireland on today? All you need to know about the Six Nations clash
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s third game of this year’s championship
Bold and brave team selection from Ireland and Wales ahead of Six Nations clash
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Matt Williams: Blame the administrators and not the coaches for the state of Welsh rugby
Ireland must be ruthless and accumulate as many points as possible in Cardiff
Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland
Interim head coach make eight changes for Ireland match with Ellis Mee making his debut
Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash
Six Nations: Interim head coach says giving experience to younger players in big matches is key to development
Ireland team to play Wales: Dan Sheehan is picked captain to ‘grow leadership’ in group
Hooker replaces the injured Caelan Doris as captain, as Joe McCarthy returns to the side
Simon Easterby focused on present but does not rule himself out of Wales job
WRU appointed Cardiff’s Matt Sherratt as interim head coach after Warren Gatland stepped down
Jack Conan on self-criticism: ‘No one ever got better from not playing’
Six Nations: Irish number 8 hopes to start against Wales on Saturday as Irish captain Caelan Doris injured
Dan Sheehan set to captain Ireland for Six Nations clash against Wales
Hooker will lead a side that could have half a dozen changes from the one that beat Scotland
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match
Scarlets back Ellis Mee could be handed a Test debut for match in Cardiff
Wales must improve discipline, lineout and line-breaks to topple Ireland
Wales find themselves on 14-match losing streak as Ireland come to Cardiff
Robbie Henshaw comfortable with his smooth rotations between two positions
The 31-year-old Ireland player has never beaten Wales in the Principality Stadium
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland trying to find an emotional challenge this week is a tough sell
Wales have to dredge up the fire and passion that will allow them to douse any self-doubt
Ireland’s Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher ruled out of Six Nations game away to Wales
Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan among possibilities to lead team in Cardiff
Gerry Thornley: In case Wales needed more motivation or anger towards Ireland, an Off The Ball radio exchange provided it
A ‘bounce’ is a real thing, and Wales' interim manager can remove much of the negativity that can hang over a losing side
Wales will not ‘die wanting’ in Herculean challenge against Ireland
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt taking charge of Wales following Warren Gatland departure
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher racing to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Wales
Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy back ‘training fully’
Ireland and Garry Ringrose look to Brian Fenton for some marginal gains
Seven-time All-Ireland-winning Dublin midfield crossed codes to team up with the Irish rugby squad this week
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
Wales call up trio of backs for Ireland Six Nations clash
Outhalves Jarrod Evans and Gareth Anscombe and centre Max Llewellyn join squad
Wales’s February quirk doesn’t mean Ireland have a date with victory
The memory of a famous Welsh victory against the odds in 2008 should serve as a warning against Irish complacency
Gordon D’Arcy: ‘I was really struggling mentally about whether I could continue’
The tiny points of difference between the Six Nations teams last weekend were as interesting as the matches themselves
Whisper it quietly, but Simon Easterby is the perfect fit for Welsh rugby
Ireland interim head coach the ideal replacement for Warren Gatland
Six Nations: Warren Gatland leaves Wales job after dismal second stint as head coach
WRU confirm departure by mutual agreement
Wales sink further into crisis as Italy win in Rome
Italian discipline disintegrates in closing stages to earn two yellow cards
Gerry Thornley: Italy v Wales may be more important than Warren Gatland wishes to admit
A loss in Rome would drop Wales to 12th in the World Rugby rankings
Taulupe Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Italy game
Faletau has not played a Test since Wales' last win during the 2023 World Cup
Owen Doyle: England can question calls but must know referee didn’t cause Ireland’s win
Romain Ntamack’s deserved sending-off could have big consequences for France
Are Ireland Six Nations favourites?
The Counter Ruck Podcast: What does Ireland’s win over England mean for hopes of a record third title in a row?
France kick-off Six Nations with emphatic win over Wales
Welsh losing run continues as Les Bleus prove too strong
Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont join forces again for France at halfback
Outhalf Ntamack returns at outhalf for the first time in almost 18 months
Six Nations guide to Wales: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
The consequences of poor decisions by the Welsh Rugby Union are becoming apparent
Gerry Thornley: Odds are against Ireland completing Six Nations three-peat, this is my forecast
This team can cement its claims to being Ireland’s greatest team of all time with a championship win
Six Nations: If you strip away the brassy commerce and vulgar scalping there are storylines aplenty
The Six Nations nurses many suckling calves, the numbers are staggering
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