Wales end Ireland's Slam dream
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Wales held on in the face of a fierce second-half comeback by Ireland to record a famous 23-16 win in Cardiff on Saturday.
The victory not only ended Ireland's Grand Slam dream, but kept alive Wales' own chances of winning the Six Nations and blew the Six Nations race wide.
It was Ireland's first loss of the competition, but they clung to first place on the standings, edging Wales on points difference - with both sitting on six point and awaiting the outcome of England's encounter with Scotland later in the day.
Five Leigh Halfpenny penalties, a Dan Biggar drop-goal and a try from …
The victory not only ended Ireland's Grand Slam dream, but kept alive Wales' own chances of winning the Six Nations and blew the Six Nations race wide.
It was Ireland's first loss of the competition, but they clung to first place on the standings, edging Wales on points difference - with both sitting on six point and awaiting the outcome of England's encounter with Scotland later in the day.
Five Leigh Halfpenny penalties, a Dan Biggar drop-goal and a try from …
