The Irish were not at their fluent best and were also put under huge pressure by a rejuvenated Welsh team. Read more at straitstimes.com.

IRELAND interim boss Simon Easterby admitted that Ireland dug themselves out of a hole during the Six Nations win over Wales. The 27-18 win sealed Ireland’s 14th Triple Crown title on

Simon Easterby praised Ireland’s mentality for “digging ourselves out of a hole” to overcome Wales in the Six Nations and keep

Ireland win a huge penalty at the scrum on their own line. Finlay Bealham has been immense in this game. Prendergast kicks it out on the full and Wales have a lineout in the Irish 22. What a moment for Jack Boyle here. 10 minutes in a cauldron with the game on the line.

Ireland clinch their 14th Triple Crown and remain on course for a third successive Six Nations title after beating a resurgent Wales in a Cardiff thriller.

Ireland get on the front foot and win a penalty and it's an easy three points for Prendergast. Much better and they are nearly back to 15 men. Williams clears and Ireland have a lineout just outside the 22. Gibson-Park puts it in the corner and Wales gather their own lineout.

Ireland were far from their best but Simon Easterby’s side dug deep to show incredible character to overcome a resurgent Wales in a 27-18 win at the Principlaity Stadium. It appeared as if the early Welsh enthusiasm was flattened with just seven minutes on the clock as Jack Conan powered his way over the line.

Sam Prendergast kicked 17 points as Ireland won the Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday with a closely-fought 27-18 Six Nations victory over Wales that extended the host nation’s losing streak to 15 matches.