Ireland 31-7 Wales

Ireland v Wales Match Reports

Ireland scored four tries as they secured a 31-7 bonus-point victory over Wales in Dublin. The Welsh defence was heavily tested in a difficult first half for the visitors, which saw Dan Sheehan and James Lowe both cross for tries. Jack Crowley added the extras to give Ireland a commanding 17-0 half-time lead. Wales started the second half strongly and were awarded a penalty try after Tadhg Beirne illegally brought down a maul. The home side were forced to defend as Wales built some momentum, but ultimately failed to find a second try. After soaking up the pressure, Ireland scored a third try with Ciaran Frawley going under the posts in the 67th minute. Tadhg Beirne added a late try to wrap up a bonus-point win for Ireland. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Ireland stay on course for successive Grand Slam titles with victory over Wales
• BBC: Ireland beat Wales to make it three wins in three
• Guardian: Ireland sweep Wales aside to keep Six Nations grand slam bid on track
• Telegraph: Ireland on course for Six Nations Grand Slam as Sheehan, Lowe and Frawley tries sink Wales
• Daily Mail: Andy Farrell's side continue their march towards back-to-back Grand Slams and secure bonus-point win to consign Warren Gatland's men to a third straight defeat
• Irish Times: Ireland claim bonus-point win over Wales despite patchy performance
• WRU: Irish eyes smiling despite huge Welsh effort in Dublin