'It's a hard-fought win'published at 22:48 GMT 6 March
22:48 GMT 6 March
FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking to ITV: "I thought it was a proper Test match as they should be. Credit to Wales they were outstanding certainly getting better defensively. They made it a scrap so to come away with a bonus-point win, happy with that."
On Ireland's defence: "We defended really well in the first half but we switched off just before half-time and when you do that you get punished. We showed some good character and we had good people on the bench who came on and made a difference for us, so it's a hard-fought win and we'll take the bonus point."
'We got there in the end'published at 22:47 GMT 6 March
22:47 GMT 6 March
FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales
Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park speaking to ITV: "Happy to get the win against a tough Welsh side, we knew they would put it up to us and they certainly did that so we're really happy with the win."
On their championship hopes: "All we could do was go out and get five points, which we did, although a bit scrappy but we got there in the end."
Well done Ireland, well deserved win there. Wales genuinely impressed me, though, as they were so committed and played really well. Their defence was excellent and when Carre broke away, will be remembered that performance.
Dave, Notts
Real arm wrestle out there. Wales fronted up physically and asked big questions of the Irish defence. The pack emptied the tank and the breakdown work was immense. Just couldn’t quite build enough phases in the right areas.
Like father, like son...kind ofpublished at 22:39 GMT 6 March
22:39 GMT 6 March
FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales
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It was a big moment for Nathan Doak, who made his Ireland debut off the bench later.
It is reward for a fine season with Ulster, and the scrum half has not only stepped up in the nine jersey but is also a useful asset off the kicking tee.
His dad Neil, who was also a scrum half, came close to making his Ireland debut on a number of occasions at the start of the century but never made it onto the field, so it was a proud moment for the full family.
Some really positive things and some things Ireland need to work on. What was different between here and Twickenham, England didn't pose the same questions in defence that Wales did and Ireland didn't have answers. The game management at times was questionable. Ireland didn't manage the territory or get into scoring positions which will feel like a worry.
Gareth Steenson Former Exeter Chiefs fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster
Another poor night of kicking from Ireland. A lot of it is in the head I would say but Jack Crowley will go away and work on it this week and we all know that both he and Sam Prendergast are more than good enough to be a consistent international out half in all facets of the game.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris speaking on ITV: "It was scrappy, we lacked a bit of clinical edge that we had a few weeks ago. We targeted a fast start and got the early try and the disallowed try and then let them build a bit of momentum, they had a bit of a purple patch at the end of the first half so we want to finish the championship strong against Scotland. It's a week we haven't done well in so we will want to get it right next week."
On what was good: "Scrum stuff was a lot better and we were firing shots and playing some good attacking rugby so there are good things to build on. There is good depth and competition too."
Gareth Steenson Former Exeter Chiefs fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster
You could see the weight off Jacob Stockdale's shoulders when he went over for that try. Incredible to think that's his first international try in over five years but he played well as did all of the Ulster players.
The Ireland bench as a whole gave them a boost that they needed.
Carre try 'right up there'published at 22:25 GMT 6 March
22:25 GMT 6 March
FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales
Wales' Rhys Carre speaking on ITV: "We're showing improvement and we showed we're in a fight to the last play of these games and we showed our people we're coming back. Last week was gut-wrenching and this week we were in it to the last minute so we're working hard and we're getting there."
On if he has scored a better try: "I don't think so, that was up there. I saw some space and went as hard as I could and no one caught me."
RingroseT Farrell 70', substituted for T Farrell at 70 minutes
Number
12
12, McCloskey
McCloskey
Number
11
11, Stockdale
StockdaleFrawley 70', substituted for Frawley at 70 minutes
Number
10
10, Crowley
Crowley
Number
9
9, Gibson-Park
Gibson-ParkDoak 24', substituted for Doak at 24 minutesGibson-Park 32', substituted for Gibson-Park at 32 minutesDoak 76', substituted for Doak at 76 minutes
Number
1
1, O'Toole
O'TooleMilne 64', substituted for Milne at 64 minutes
Number
2
2, Kelleher
KelleherStewart 64', substituted for Stewart at 64 minutes
Number
3
3, Furlong
FurlongClarkson 60', substituted for Clarkson at 60 minutes
Number
4
4, Ryan
RyanMcCarthy 60', substituted for McCarthy at 60 minutes
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5
5, Beirne
Beirne
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6
6, Conan
Conan
Number
7
7, Timoney
Timoneyvan der Flier 60', substituted for van der Flier at 60 minutes
Number
8
8, Doris
Doris
Substitutes
home team,Ireland
Number
16
16, Stewart
Stewart
Number
17
17, Milne
Milne
Number
18
18, Clarkson
Clarkson
Number
19
19, McCarthy
McCarthy
Number
20
20, van der Flier
van der Flier
Number
21
21, Doak
Doak
Number
22
22, T Farrell
T Farrell
Number
23
23, Frawley
Frawley
away team,Wales
Starting lineup
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15
15, Rees-Zammit
Rees-Zammit
Number
14
14, Mee
MeeHennessey 70', substituted for Hennessey at 70 minutes
Number
13
13, E James
E James
Number
12
12, Hawkins
Hawkins
Number
11
11, Adams
Adams
Number
10
10, D Edwards
D Edwards
Number
9
9, TG Williams
TG Williams69', Yellow card at 69 minutes
Number
1
1, Carre
CarreN Smith 45', substituted for N Smith at 45 minutes
Number
2
2, Lake
LakeElias 57', substituted for Elias at 57 minutes
Number
3
3, Francis
FrancisGriffin 57', substituted for Griffin at 57 minutes
Number
4
4, Jenkins
Jenkins
Number
5
5, Carter
CarterBeard 57', substituted for Beard at 57 minutes
Number
6
6, Mann
Mann
Number
7
7, Botham
Botham
Number
8
8, Wainwright
WainwrightCracknell 45', substituted for Cracknell at 45 minutes
RingroseT Farrell 70', substituted for T Farrell at 70 minutes
Number
12
12, McCloskey
McCloskey
Number
11
11, Stockdale
StockdaleFrawley 70', substituted for Frawley at 70 minutes
Number
10
10, Crowley
Crowley
Number
9
9, Gibson-Park
Gibson-ParkDoak 24', substituted for Doak at 24 minutesGibson-Park 32', substituted for Gibson-Park at 32 minutesDoak 76', substituted for Doak at 76 minutes
Number
1
1, O'Toole
O'TooleMilne 64', substituted for Milne at 64 minutes
Number
2
2, Kelleher
KelleherStewart 64', substituted for Stewart at 64 minutes
Number
3
3, Furlong
FurlongClarkson 60', substituted for Clarkson at 60 minutes
Number
4
4, Ryan
RyanMcCarthy 60', substituted for McCarthy at 60 minutes
Number
5
5, Beirne
Beirne
Number
6
6, Conan
Conan
Number
7
7, Timoney
Timoneyvan der Flier 60', substituted for van der Flier at 60 minutes
Number
8
8, Doris
Doris
Substitutes
Number
16
16, Stewart
Stewart
Number
17
17, Milne
Milne
Number
18
18, Clarkson
Clarkson
Number
19
19, McCarthy
McCarthy
Number
20
20, van der Flier
van der Flier
Number
21
21, Doak
Doak
Number
22
22, T Farrell
T Farrell
Number
23
23, Frawley
Frawley
away team,Wales
Starting lineup
Number
15
15, Rees-Zammit
Rees-Zammit
Number
14
14, Mee
MeeHennessey 70', substituted for Hennessey at 70 minutes
Number
13
13, E James
E James
Number
12
12, Hawkins
Hawkins
Number
11
11, Adams
Adams
Number
10
10, D Edwards
D Edwards
Number
9
9, TG Williams
TG Williams69', Yellow card at 69 minutes
Number
1
1, Carre
CarreN Smith 45', substituted for N Smith at 45 minutes
Number
2
2, Lake
LakeElias 57', substituted for Elias at 57 minutes
Number
3
3, Francis
FrancisGriffin 57', substituted for Griffin at 57 minutes
Number
4
4, Jenkins
Jenkins
Number
5
5, Carter
CarterBeard 57', substituted for Beard at 57 minutes
Number
6
6, Mann
Mann
Number
7
7, Botham
Botham
Number
8
8, Wainwright
WainwrightCracknell 45', substituted for Cracknell at 45 minutes