Ireland 29-7 Wales

Ireland v Wales Match Reports

Ireland impressed as they beat defending champions Wales 29-7 in the opening match of the 2022 Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium. Tries from Bundee Aki and Andrew Conway early in each half displayed the hosts' intent as they dominated their visitors. A second try for Conway was followed by a bonus-point try from Garry Ringrose on the hour mark. Wales did manage a late consolation try through Taine Basham, but last year's champions were outplayed at every level. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Six Nations Guide: Ireland see off depleted champions Wales to make winning start to Six Nations
• BBC: Ireland hammer sorry Wales 29-7 in one-sided opener
• Daily Mail: Hosts cruise to victory in their Six Nations opener against a lacklustre Wales, as Garry Ringrose helps to earn his side a bonus point at the Aviva Stadium
• Sky Sports: Scintillating hosts romp to bonus-point Six Nations victory at Aviva Stadium in Dublin
• ESPN: Ireland ease past hapless Wales in Six Nations opener
• Irish Times: Ireland start their Six Nations in style with a dominant win over Wales
• WRU: Wales beaten by dominant Ireland