Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides have made their way out onto the field, a moments silence for rugby against racism and then the anthems to follow.

Wales host Ireland in the opening round of the Six Nations Championship. Wales won just one of their five matches in last year’s Six Nations to finish in a disappointing fifth positon, while Ireland recorded three victories to finish in third spot. When these sides met in last year’s championship, Ireland ran out 24-14 winners. I’m Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.

Played: 131 – Wales leads 69-55 with seven draws


Points for: Wales 1,601 / Ireland 1,528 (avg. score: Wales 12-11 Ireland)


Highest score: Wales 34 (34-9 on 21 March, 1976) / Ireland 54 (54-10 on 3 February, 2002)


Biggest winning margin: Wales 29 (29-0 on 9 March, 1907) / Ireland 44 (54-10 on 3 February, 2002)


First met: 28 January, 1882 – Ireland 0-0 Wales* – Lansdowne Road, Dublin


Last met: 13 November, 2020 – Ireland 32-9 Wales – Aviva Stadium, Dublin

* Wales won by two goals