Good morning and welcome to The Independent ’s live coverage of the opening clash of the Six Nations weekend between Wales ...

We would have certainly taken this a few weeks back,' insisted the interim Ireland coach as Triple Crown is secured with a ...

Ireland win a huge penalty at the scrum on their own line. Finlay Bealham has been immense in this game. Prendergast kicks it ...

Round three of the Six Nations brings together two sides under interim management but in hugely contrasting form and mood.

Down a man and down on the scoreboard at half-time, there was nonetheless confidence Ireland could get the better in ...

The plan was never for Peter O'Mahony to play the full 80 minutes but Jack Conan and Joe McCarthy were in the wars so, needs ...