Wales vs Ireland LIVE: Score and updates from Six Nations as hosts stunningly lead in Cardiff
Wales begin life after Warren Gatland as Six Nations favourites Ireland come to Cardiff looking to continue their grand slam charge.
The first fallow week brought an end to Gatland’s second stint in charge of a nation to which he has given so much, with a 14-match losing run ultimately making his position untenable. While the search for a successor is underway, Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has been appointed on an interim basis until the end of this campaign and will hope to spark new life in a down-trodden squad looking to lift the gloom.
Any immediate uptick in fortunes feels, perhaps, unlikely with a formidable foe arriving at the Principality Stadium. Ireland may be missing skipper Caelan Doris among a clutch of injury absentees but this is a side that has thrived in adversity before, with their enviable depth displayed in a selection showing a number of changes but limited drop-off in strength.
Follow all of the latest from Cardiff in our live blog below:
WATCH: Wales lead Ireland 13-10 at the break
Well, well, well… Could we be on for one of the bigger shocks in Six Nations history here?
Wales have battled in that first 40 minutes and hold a half-time lead over Wales. Here’s the two tries:
Luke Baker22 February 2025 15:09
TRY! WALES 13-10 Ireland (Tommy Reffell, 43 minutes)
Wales lead at half time! A long series of phases on the Ireland line and eventually Tommy Reffell squirms past the post padding to the line.
Remarkable. 14 games without a win but leading the tournament favourites at the interval.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 February 2025 15:04
Wales 6-10 Ireland, 42 minutes
Elliot Dee hits his jumper at the front. “Heave,” Cardiff cries as the backs pile into the maul.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 February 2025 15:02
Wales 6-10 Ireland, 40 minutes
They will need that advantage. Blair Murray is corralled behind the gainline as Wales try to spread it.
Gareth Anscombe returns his side to the left corner. Ireland still down a man, of course.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 February 2025 15:01
Wales 6-10 Ireland, 40 minutes
Can the hosts go in front on the interval? An initial maul doesn’t make progress but there is space as it pivots, Elliot Dee controlling well. Advantage coming…
Harry Latham-Coyle22 February 2025 15:00
Wales 6-10 Ireland, 39 minutes
The handling hasn’t always been precise in this first half, Wales knocking on just as space appears. A scrum will suit them, though – their set-piece is having an afternoon to remember, Andrew Porter once more penalised under pressure from WillGriff John.
To the corner Wales punt.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 February 2025 14:59
Missed penalty! Wales 6-10 Ireland, 37 minutes
Off the post! A lovely sounds as boot hits ball and the distance isn’t a problem, but Prendergast can’t quite bend it back far enough inside the right-hand post.
Harry Latham-Coyle22 February 2025 14:58
