Ireland v Wales: Ireland hold lead with second half underway

Tempers flare after the last scrum between Tadhg Furlong and Nicky Smith, as Wales go to the sky from the free.

Wales win the ball in the Ireland 22, and they will have another scrum from an Ireland knock-on.

A few minutes of neither team controlling the game, with knock-ons and balls lost at the ruck.

Ireland can't get out of their half, while Wales have not been able to create any opportunities.

Wales have a penalty after a deliberate knock-on from Tadhg Beirne, as they are just metres from the Irish try line.

They win the lineout, but Ireland defend strongly in the maul and win the ball back.

Ireland win the scrum penalty, with more great work from Tom O'Toole as Ireland move up to the 10 metre line.

James Ryan is penalised for a tackle without the ball, as Wales are just outside the Ireland 22.

They made some meters as Josh Adams had James Botham on the outside, but a terrible pass saves Ireland.

TRY: Conan will not be denied for a second time as he goes over for Ireland's third try.

After quick thinking from Gibson-Park, a couple of strong carries saw Ireland get over the line.

However, it is looked at by the TMO. Thankfully, after a lengthy review, it has stood. Crowley converts as Ireland leads by nine.

The second half is underway, as Andy Farrell will be hoping for a big improvement.

They kept the ball well, with big carries from Garry Ringrose and Ronán Kelleher, before play was stopped for an injury to a Welsh player.

It has been unconvincing for Ireland as they lead Wales 12-10 at half-time in the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland got off to a great start with a try from Jacon Stockdale after six minutes, his first in the Six Nations since 2020.

Ireland were flying in the opening 15 minutes and thought they had a second