Ireland survive Six Nations scare before clinching Triple Crown with Wales win

Title favourites Ireland survived a major Six Nations scare as they clinched the Triple Crown by beating a transformed Wales team 27-18 in Cardiff.

While Wales ultimately fell to a 15th-successive Test match defeat, Ireland marched on in pursuit of the Grand Slam and an historic Six Nations title hat-trick.

But Wales were a revelation in their first game since Warren Gatland departed as head coach, with interim boss Matt Sherratt masterminding comfortably their best performance since the 2023 World Cup.

⌚️ Sam Prendergast slotted the three points for Ireland against Wales to steer his side to a win and a Triple Crown in Cardiff 🙌#Breitling #DefiningMoment @Breitling pic.twitter.com/MvYnOUZPWh
— Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 22, 2025

Ireland lost centre Garry Ringrose to a 20-minute red card midway through the second quarter and they trailed 13-10 at half-time, but they dug deep and prevailed through three Sam Prendergast penalties during the…