Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Wales host Ireland in the first of two tests between the sides in the International friendlies as we continue build up to the upcoming World Cup. Wales have played England twice, going down 33-19 in the first clash, but bouncing back to win 13-6 in the second. Ireland beat Italy 29-10, but were then hammered by England 57-15.

Top Points Scorers – Ireland v Wales:

113 – Neil Jenkins
107 – Stephen Jones
100 – Ronan O’Gara
92 – Jonathan Sexton
84 – David Humphreys
74 – Leigh Halfpenny
57 – Eric Elwood
54 – Phil Bennett
52 – Michael Kiernan

Most Points In A Match: Wales 20 (Neil Jenkins 1998, Gareth Anscombe 2019); Ireland 22 (David Humphreys 2002)

Biggest Wins:

Wales: Points: 34-9, 1976 Five Nations; Margin: 29-0, 1907 Four Nations

Ireland: Points & Margin: 54-10, 2002 Six Nations

Head-To-Head:

Played – 127
Wales Won – 69
Ireland Won – 51
Drawn – 7

Recent Meetings -

2017: 6 Nations: Wales 22 Ireland 9, Principality Stadium

2018: 6 Nations: Ireland 37 Wales 27, Aviva Stadium

2019: Six Nations: Wales 25 Ireland 7, Principality Stadium