Ireland v Wales, Six Nations – Andy Farrell’s men take control of Aviva Stadium clash
Ireland's Bundee Aki (bottom) and team-mates celebrate after Dan Sheehan (hidden) scores their side's first try during the Six Nations clash with Wales at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland' Jack Crowley of Ireland is tackled by Aaron Wainwright of Wales during the Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Ireland take on Warren Gatland’s Wales today at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2.15pm).
Andy Farrell’s men are seeking their third successive Six Nations victory to keep their hopes of a historic second successive Grand Slam bid alive.
Follow all the pre-match build-up and match action in our live blog.
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Wales
40 min: Ireland 17 - 0 Wales
The clock is into the red and Crowley kicks into touch for the half time whistle.
Ireland lead 17-0 at the break. Second half to come!
The clock is into the red and Crowley kicks into touch for the half time whistle.
Ireland lead 17-0 at the break. Second half to come!
38 min: Ireland 17 - 0 Wales
Much better from Wales who take the possession from their lineout but they knock the ball on in the Ireland half and relief for Ireland for the moment. Scrum to Ireland.
Much better from Wales who take the possession from their lineout but they knock the ball on in the Ireland half and relief for Ireland for the moment. Scrum to Ireland.
35 min: Ireland 17 - 0 Wales
Jenkins is caught going in off his feet and the roars of joy will tell you that Ireland have won the penalty and can clear to midfield
Jenkins is caught going in off his feet and the roars of joy will tell you that Ireland have won the penalty and can clear to midfield
35 min: Ireland 17 - 0 Wales
The first real spell of pressure from Wales and they are into the corner within five meters for the lineout after Aki concedes the penalty close to the line.
The first real spell of pressure from Wales and they are into the corner within five meters for the lineout after Aki concedes the penalty close to the line.
31 min: Ireland 17 - 0 Wales
31 min: Ireland 17 - 0 Wales
The line out is good and Ireland are so close to the try line. They recycle the ball across the pitch with Nash receiving a looping ball out to the wing but is put under pressure immediately by the Welsh defence. Ireland move the ball at pace back across to the left side of the pitch which concludes with the unmarked Lowe easing over the line. Joe McCarthy monumental in taking out a number of the Wales players moments before the pass out to Lowe.
The conversion is good once again from Crowley and Ireland extend their lead to seventeen.
The line out is good and Ireland are so close to the try line. They recycle the ball across the pitch with Nash receiving a looping ball out to the wing but is put under pressure immediately by the Welsh defence. Ireland move the ball at pace back across to the left side of the pitch which concludes with the unmarked Lowe easing over the line. Joe McCarthy monumental in taking out a number of the Wales players moments before the pass out to Lowe.
The conversion is good once again from Crowley and Ireland extend their lead to seventeen.
29 min: Ireland 10 - 0 Wales
Wales concede another penalty in defence and the Ireland pressure is so constant. Crowley kicks his side into the corner again and Ireland are five meters from the line.
Wales concede another penalty in defence and the Ireland pressure is so constant. Crowley kicks his side into the corner again and Ireland are five meters from the line.
27 min: Ireland 10 - 0 Wales
Ireland accelerate up into the Welsh half again but it's a forward pass from Lowe to Robbie Henshaw close to each other and Wales will have the scrum in their own half
Ireland accelerate up into the Welsh half again but it's a forward pass from Lowe to Robbie Henshaw close to each other and Wales will have the scrum in their own half
25 min: Ireland 10 - 0 Wales
A beautiful and perfectly weighted box kick from Gibson Park forces Wales to carry the ball over the line and it's more pressure being applied from Ireland. They unfortunately follow that up with a second line out loss as Gibson Park loses grip on the ball
A beautiful and perfectly weighted box kick from Gibson Park forces Wales to carry the ball over the line and it's more pressure being applied from Ireland. They unfortunately follow that up with a second line out loss as Gibson Park loses grip on the ball
22 min: Ireland 10 - 0 Wales
The discipline from Wales is gone out the window under the Irish pressure and they concede another penalty. Crowley kicks to midfield and that's a better lineout from Ireland
The discipline from Wales is gone out the window under the Irish pressure and they concede another penalty. Crowley kicks to midfield and that's a better lineout from Ireland
20 min: Ireland 10 - 0 Wales
Crowley nails the conversion and his second kick of the day. Ireland lead by ten with twenty two minutes played.
Crowley nails the conversion and his second kick of the day. Ireland lead by ten with twenty two minutes played.
20 min: Ireland 8 - 0 Wales
20 min: Ireland 8 - 0 Wales
Sheehan throws the lineout and Ireland are driving...Sheehan gets to the middle of the maul and with the help of his team mates powers over the line. First try of the afternoon for Ireland and fourth of the tournament for Sheehan!
Sheehan throws the lineout and Ireland are driving...Sheehan gets to the middle of the maul and with the help of his team mates powers over the line. First try of the afternoon for Ireland and fourth of the tournament for Sheehan!
19 min: Ireland 3 - 0 Wales
The pressure is once again telling on Wales and Ireland are destroying the Welsh scrum. It's Furlong this time who wins the scrum penalty and Ireland are in the corner again.
The pressure is once again telling on Wales and Ireland are destroying the Welsh scrum. It's Furlong this time who wins the scrum penalty and Ireland are in the corner again.
18 min: Ireland 3 - 0 Wales
Scrum lost for Ireland and the ball just edges over O'Mahony's grasp. The lift was a second too late and Wales recover once more under pressure. Ireland need a try with all of this possession.
Scrum lost for Ireland and the ball just edges over O'Mahony's grasp. The lift was a second too late and Wales recover once more under pressure. Ireland need a try with all of this possession.
17 min: Ireland 3 - 0 Wales
Wales racking up the penalties and it's another advantage for Ireland in attack. A cross field kick is gathered on the right by the evergreen Sheehan and Ireland continue to go through the phases.
Wales racking up the penalties and it's another advantage for Ireland in attack. A cross field kick is gathered on the right by the evergreen Sheehan and Ireland continue to go through the phases.