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‘Wobbly Crowley’ and fan fury at referee: How the Welsh media reacted to Ireland v Wales
‘Spirit and fight’ of Steve Tandy’s side praised after 27-17 defeat in Dublin
Relieved Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s resilience against Wales
Irish head coach accepted that his side made things hard for themselves with errors they made
Ireland 27 Wales 17: Bonus-point win for Ireland in hard-fought game - as it happened
Wales put it up to Andy Farrell’s men, but they prove too strong in the end
Ireland show resolve in defence and attack to secure hard-fought win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men hold out for bonus-point victory at the Aviva
Ireland’s fragility in the scrum was evident again against Wales
When Ireland got into their rhythm, they were irresistible at times, but the problem was it was too fitful
Under-20s preview: In-form Ireland can’t fall into trap of taking Wales lightly
Andrew Browne’s team out to build on stunning win against England but Wales have no shortage of quality
Ireland v Wales is a milestone match for Irish scrumhalves
Jamison Gibson-Park earns his 50th cap against Wales while Nathan Doak makes his international debut
Conor Murray: Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived
IRFU boasts a solid system, but only five years ago the same could have been said about Wales
Jacob Stockdale gets chance to remind us of his potent attacking threat
Andy Farrell recalls Ulster wing and gives him Six Nations start against Wales
Gerry Thornley: IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour mill
Head coach is under contract until the culmination of 2027 World Cup but could sign new deal before then
Andy Farrell continues to grow squad depth with one eye on next year’s World Cup
No selection is more indicative of the head coach’s approach than affording Dan Sheehan a rare weekend off
Ireland v Wales team announcements: Andy Farrell makes five changes, Steve Tandy’s hand forced by injuries – as it happened
Struggling Wales come to Dublin for the penultimate round of the Six Nations
Ireland v Wales: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s third match of the 2026 Six Nations
Six Nations debuts galore for Ireland as Andy Farrell shakes up pack for Wales
Nick Timoney to make first Six Nations start with Tom Stewart, Nathan Doak and Tom Farrell on the bench
Wales make three changes for Dublin Test against renewed Ireland
Steve Tandy’s side are on a 14-match losing run in the Six Nations
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s Twickenham breakdown dominance can pave way for success against Wales
Team selection to reveal great deal about Andy Farrell’s mindset
Borthwick ball and Ireland’s defence: Three charts reveal interesting tactical trends from Six Nations
Statistics show how Ireland and other teams are adapting their Six Nations game plan midway through a World Cup cycle
‘Easy to believe chances might not come again’: Perseverance pays off for Nick Timoney
Inspired by Ulster team-mate Stuart McCloskey’s late rise, backrow now looks to first Six Nations start
Nick Timoney set for first Six Nations start against Wales with Jacob Stockdale in line to return
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart could make his Six Nations debut on Friday night as Andy Farrell continues to shuffle his pack
Six Nations takes on retro feel as Ireland aim to set up Triple Crown decider
Trophy has meant less in recent times, but winning it this year would represent a fine recovery after Paris defeat
Jamie Osborne looking to make Ireland fullback position his own
Performance against England one of player’s more impressive days in an Irish shirt
Paul O’Connell warns of Welsh threat, pointing to ‘hints’ of a re-emergence
Ireland aim to avoid slipping up in potential banana-skin clash
Outhalf Sam Costelow ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations clash against Ireland
Outhalf has not recovered from an ankle injury he sustained in the defeat to Scotland
Any Irish rugby crisis pales in comparison to the situation Wales are in
Performance against Scotland showed improvement, but there are issues on and off the pitch for Welsh rugby
After the high of Twickenham, Simon Easterby knows Wales are aiming to catch Ireland cold
Easterby was stand-in head coach against Wales last year and memories of the game have stayed with him
James Lowe ruled out of Ireland’s final two Six Nations games with groin injury
Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says side can’t rest on their laurels after England win
Aaron Wainwright will carry Welsh comeback hopes into the Aviva on Friday week
Young backrower is out to show Wales will no longer be the whipping boys of the tournament
Taine Plumtree ruled out of Wales’ final two Six Nations fixtures against Ireland and Italy
Outhalf Sam Costelow expected to be fit to play in Dublin despite ankle injury
Six Nations: Midterm report sees Ireland tick almost every box, and end one particular debate
Ireland have climbed back up the world rankings after beating England but Italy’s tournament could still go either way
Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws
During their Six Nations loss to Ireland, England’s players were constantly yapping at Frenchman Pierre Brousset
Scotland keep Triple Crown hopes alive with dramatic victory over Wales
Wales led 20-5 at the start of the second-half before visitors scored three tries to take the win
Dan Sheehan enjoys bus trip before Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony jump ship
Mack Hansen bemoans a ‘weird narrative’ around the Ireland team on The Tommy Tiernan Show
Imperious France enjoy eight-try romp over sorry Wales in Cardiff
Pau centres Émilien Gailleton and Fabien Brau-Boirie come into side and both score within the first 15 minutes
Matt Williams: Moaning suggests Ireland is a nation deluded about its rugby reality
Ireland fans need to keep their entitled arses on the seats on Saturday and help create an atmosphere that will empower their team against Italy
Ireland’s social contract with fans was broken after defeat to France
The hope is that the character of this Irish team won’t fail again in this Six Nations
Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded
Championship risks becoming a two-tier affair as Ireland, Wales and Scotland all lose openers
Henry Arundell hat-trick fires England to emphatic Six Nations win against Wales
Wales had four players yellow-carded at Twickenham as they shipped seven tries
Revitalised England squad pose major Six Nations title threat
Steve Borthwick’s side have a good scrum, a decent lineout, threats at the breakdown, power in the centre and pace on the edges
Steve Tandy faces crucial Six Nations choices amid Wales rugby tailspin
Frontline players cross the Severn bridge to less-volatile futures as supporters angered at WRU board-level antics
Six Nations 2026: Six young players to watch in this year’s tournament
Who has the talent, strength, form and fitness to make an impact?
How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years
Facing disbandment of its professional team, Connacht found support from the likes of future taoiseach Enda Kenny
Eben Etzebeth red card mars South Africa demolition job as Wales slump to record home defeat
Springboks score 11 tries in Cardiff but secondrow Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge on Alex Mann
New Zealand dismantle Wales in Cardiff despite Tom Rogers treble
Wales twice reduced to 14 men in 26-point defeat
Rieko Ioane named in much-changed New Zealand side for Wales Test
Autumn Nations Series team news: Former roofer Harri Deaves to make Wales debut
Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026
New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours
Jarrod Evans rescues Wales as last-gasp penalty secures win over Japan
Ill-discipline proves costly for Japan as they miss out on victory in Cardiff
Louis Rees-Zammit named among replacements for Wales return against Argentina
The 24-year-old winger returns after 18 months in the NFL with Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars
Louis Rees-Zammit recalled to Wales squad after NFL stint
Saracens prop Rhys Carré also included after he requalifies for selection
Welsh Rugby Union defends plans to halve number of professional men’s teams
Union says maintaining the status quo is not the ‘right thing’ to do
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