Ireland clinch Triple Crown against resurgent Wales

Guinness Six Nations 2025

Wales (13) 18

Tries: Morgan, Rogers Cons: Anscombe Pens: Anscombe 2

Ireland (10) 27

Tries: Conan, Osborne Cons: Prendergast Pens: Prendergast 5

Ireland clinched their 14th Triple Crown and remain on course for a record third successive Six Nations title after beating a resurgent Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff.

Ireland centre Garry Ringrose was shown a 20-minute red card in the 34th minute for a high tackle on Wales' Ben Thomas.

The visitors shrugged this off as they recovered from an 18-10 deficit. Ireland scored tries by Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne with fly-half Sam Prendergast kicking 17 points.

Wales produced an outstanding performance under new interim coach Matt Sherratt with tries from inspirational captain Jac Morgan and Tom Rogers and eight points from recalled Gareth Anscombe.

Ireland will hope to complete a Grand Slam as they host France before finishing the tournament in Italy against Rome, while Wales will hope to avoid a Wooden Spoon when they face Scotland and England in their final two games.

More to follow.

Wales: Murray; Rogers, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Mee; Anscombe, Tomos Williams; Smith, Dee, John, Rowlands, Jenkins, Morgan (capt), Reffell, Faletau.

Replacements: E Lloyd, G Thomas, H Thomas, Teddy Williams, Wainwright, R Williams, J Evans, Roberts.

Ireland: Osborne; Hansen, Ringrose, Henshaw, Lowe; S Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan (capt), Clarkson, J McCarthy, Beirne, O'Mahony, Van der Flier, Conan.

Replacements: G McCarthy, Boyle, Bealham, Ryan, Baird, Murray, Crowley, Aki.

Red-card: Ringrose 34

Referee: Christophe Ridley (Eng)

Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (Geo) & Gianluca Gnecchi (Ita)

Television Match Official: Ian Tempest (Eng)

Foul Play Review Officer: Matteo Liperini (Ita)