FT • Six Nations •
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 claimed victory and secured the Triple Crown, but Wales walked away with the moral win after a dramatic Guinness Six Nations showdown that went down to the wire.
Many had predicted a one-sided contest, but Wales—coming off a 14-match losing streak—delivered a stunning performance that pushed the defending champions to their limit.
Despite the narrow escape, Ireland kept their Grand Slam hopes alive, though the performance left much to be desired.
Meanwhile, Ireland looked disjointed and ill-disciplined, with Garry Ringrose receiving a red card in the 35th minute, forcing them to play 20 minutes with 14 men.
However, crucial tries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne, combined with 17 points from Sam Prendergast’s kicking, proved just enough to overturn an eight-point second-half deficit and scrape through.
Despite the fast Welsh start, it was Ireland who struck first after Conan forced a turnover inside Irish territory.
Ringrose then delivered a perfectly placed 50:22 kick, setting the stage for a rapid attacking sequence. The pressure eventually paid off as Ireland broke through a resilient Welsh defence.
Meanwhile, Wales may not have claimed the points, but they earned respect, showing fight and resilience that had been absent in recent months.
Wales
18 - 27
Ireland
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 claimed victory and secured the Triple Crown, but Wales walked away with the moral win after a dramatic Guinness Six Nations showdown that went down to the wire.
Many had predicted a one-sided contest, but Wales—coming off a 14-match losing streak—delivered a stunning performance that pushed the defending champions to their limit.
Despite the narrow escape, Ireland kept their Grand Slam hopes alive, though the performance left much to be desired.
Wales Push Ireland to the Brink
Interim head coach Matt Sherratt, who only took charge last Monday following Warren Gatland’s departure, managed to inspire Wales’ best performance in years.Meanwhile, Ireland looked disjointed and ill-disciplined, with Garry Ringrose receiving a red card in the 35th minute, forcing them to play 20 minutes with 14 men.
However, crucial tries from Jack Conan and Jamie Osborne, combined with 17 points from Sam Prendergast’s kicking, proved just enough to overturn an eight-point second-half deficit and scrape through.
A Furious Start from Wales
Taulupe Faletua, Tom Rogers, and Ellis Mee were electric from the outset, as Wales looked the sharper side early on.Despite the fast Welsh start, it was Ireland who struck first after Conan forced a turnover inside Irish territory.
Ringrose then delivered a perfectly placed 50:22 kick, setting the stage for a rapid attacking sequence. The pressure eventually paid off as Ireland broke through a resilient Welsh defence.
Grand Slam Still in Sight
With the win secured, Ireland now turn their attention to a crucial Dublin showdown against France in two weeks—a fixture that could determine the fate of their Grand Slam ambitions.Meanwhile, Wales may not have claimed the points, but they earned respect, showing fight and resilience that had been absent in recent months.
