Warburton hails Welsh defence
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Captain 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 end Ireland's Grand Slam aspirations thanks to a try from replacement Scott Williams, a drop-goal from Dan Biggar and five penalties from Leigh Halfpenny.
Ireland, meanwhile, registered a penalty try and 11 points from the boot of Johnny Sexton, but could not mark captain Paul O'Connell's 100th cap with a win.
The home side had to stave off several periods of sustained second-half pressu…
Wales secured a 23-16 victory to end Ireland's Grand Slam aspirations thanks to a try from replacement Scott Williams, a drop-goal from Dan Biggar and five penalties from Leigh Halfpenny.
Ireland, meanwhile, registered a penalty try and 11 points from the boot of Johnny Sexton, but could not mark captain Paul O'Connell's 100th cap with a win.
The home side had to stave off several periods of sustained second-half pressu…
