Ireland condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third straight Six Nations title on Saturday.

Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games. Ireland wsecured the Triple Crown and top the table with 14 points from three matches,

So Ireland march on but boy did they get a scare here in Cardiff. Jack Conan scored early but Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card allowed Wales to lead at half-time through Jac Morgan's try. Jamie Osborne continued Ireland's fight-back as they level to game at 18-18 with 25 minutes left to play

Rugby fans in the UK are once again among the luckiest in the world, with all matches of the 2025 Six Nations set to be shown live on free-to-air networks BBC and ITV. This means viewers in the UK will be able to stream every game for free on ITVX. and BBC iPlayer. This match will be shown live on BBC 1, with coverage starting at 1:15 p.m. GMT.

Wales begin life after Warren Gatland as Matt Sherratt embarks on his interim tenure with a tricky test against Ireland. Sherratt, coach of Cardiff, has been installed until the end of the tournament as the Welsh Rugby Union begin their search for a permanent successor to Gatland,

Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt looked for familiarity as he made nine changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland. Wales were beaten 22-15 by Italy in their last Six Nations outing,

Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt insisted Thursday that a Six Nations showdown against Ireland was no time for experimentation despite the team being on a record streak of 14 consecutive Test defeats.