Jonathan Davies sends Johnny Sexton to the turf with a powerful hand-off
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWales kept their Championship hopes alive as they beat Ireland in a Six Nations classic. The game was a close fought and extremely physical affair with the home side putting in a masterclass in defence,...
Biggar hails Wales' resilience
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDan Biggar insists Wales’ staunch resistance to “wave-after-wave” of Ireland pressure on Saturday was the best defensive display in RBS Six Nations history.
Six Nations 2015: Wales coach Warren Gatland ensures Ireland's Johnny Sexton is beaten at his own game
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsOn paper Ireland controlled that Test match. Just look at the statistics: 64 per cent possession, 66 per cent territory. 185 ball carries compared with 94 for Wales, 461 metres made compared with...
Warburton hails Welsh defence
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Captain Sam Warburton hailed the defensive effort of his Wales side after they held off Ireland to blow the Six Nations title race wide open in Cardiff on Saturday. Wales secured a 23-16 victory to...
Six Nations 2015: Sam Warburton force proves too strong as Wales keep Ireland's green tide at bay
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSo that is what it takes to beat Ireland. Wales sacrificed their bodies, souls and everything in between to keep the relentless green tide at bay. If Satan had been offered such a pact before the...
Wales v Ireland, Six Nations 2015: player ratings
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWALES Leigh Halfpenny – A mystifying missed conversion but otherwise a rock as a goalkicker and under the high ball. Wonderful take from a Sexton spiral. George North – Monumental tackle on...
Wales dash Ireland's Grand Slams hopes in epic Cardiff battle
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWales put in a sensational defensive effort to end Ireland's unbeaten run with a 23-16 victory at the Millennium Stadium. Scott Williams scored a try for the home side, while Ireland got theirs in the...
Wonderful Wales end Irish Slam bid
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA second-half try by substitute Scott Williams proved the difference as Wales ended Ireland's Grand Slam hopes after an epic Six Nations encounter in Cardiff. Wales jumped out to a 12-0 lead in the...
Wales end Ireland's Slam dream
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wales 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'...
Wales beat Ireland 23-16 in Six Nations
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auA second-half try by replacement Scott Williams helped Wales to a pulsating 23-16 victory over Ireland Saturday in the Six Nations. Wales led 15-9 at the break courtesy of four Leigh Halfpenny penalties...
