Grand Slam dream alive as Ireland survive Wales scare
Ireland took the four points, Wales the moral victory after a gripping Guinness Six Nations encounter that went right down to the wire.
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Simon Easterby: We dug ourselves out of a hole
Simon Easterby cut a relieved figure in the aftermath of Ireland's victory in Wales but said he was proud of his players after getting out of a "bit of a hole".
Ratings: Jamison Gibson-Park and Peter O'Mahony excel in Irish win over Wales
The Triple Crown is in the cabinet, and a Grand Slam is still alive for Ireland, but Simon Easterby's side were given an almighty scare by Wales at the Principality Stadium.
Max Deegan using Ireland A chance as step back to Test rugby
While the Guinness Six Nations and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be commanding the attention of the Irish rugby public today, Ashton Gate in Bristol on Sunday has an off-Broadway feel to it.
Wales v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations updates, start time and latest score
Wales host Ireland today in the Six Nations as a new era for Welsh rugby begins. Warren Gatland and Rob Howley are gone, with Matt Sherratt in charge for the final three matches of the tournament.
Preview: No lack of incentive as Ireland bid to add to Wales woe
A Triple Crown, keeping the Grand Slam alive, the bonus of playing for an unprecedented three-in-a-row of Six Nations titles, Ireland will not lack for motivation.
Ireland's 'unicorn' Andrew Porter happy to raise the volume
Last week, Ireland's head of athletic performance Aled Walters described Andrew Porter as a "unicorn", and it’s easy to see why.
Concern replaces schadenfreude as Wales become sick man
The fear of the Wales-Ireland fixture becoming a pushover game is a mournful moment for media on both sides of the water.