Summary

  • FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales (20:10)

  • Stockdale dots down for early Irish try as Edwards penalty gets Wales on the board

  • Crowley adds second after persistent Irish pressure but Carre scores super solo try just before the break

  • Conan scores early third for Ireland in the second half before Botham try brings Wales back to within two

  • Osbourne hits back at the other end with a Crowley penalty extending Ireland's lead

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Andy Gray

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    FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Wales just need to keep this momentum going. This loss doesn't bother me one bit at all because we can see what we're working towards. Hopefully the same 15 can start next week.

    Dave, Swansea

    Ireland not as good as they think. Wales better than people think. Good refereeing performance. Wales deserved the losing bonus point. Pushed Ireland a lot more than England did, and England were at home. Andy Farrell overrated as a coach.

    Elfed, Wales

    Ireland too strong in the end, but a much improved performance from Wales.

    Peter, London

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    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales fly-half on S4C

    It's a huge game next week against Italy, if we can come here and deliver a match like that there's hope.

    That was the best game Wales has played so far.

    The little mistakes and starting strong needs to improve, but we're getting there.

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    FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Well done Cymru!! Yes, we lost, But...good building on from last week's close loss to Scotland and Ireland were 30 point winners with the bookies pre-game and you boys left it all on the field! Definitely an improvement again! You'll get there boys! Well done!

    Alwyn, Conwy

  4. 'That felt like a proper Test match' - Stockdale

    FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Ireland's Jacob Stockdale talking on ITV: "That felt like a proper Test match, Wales brought a lot of physicality and they're a team on the rise, they're improving massively you saw that last week and today so fair play to them. Overall though we did a really good job."

    On the defensive nature of the game: "We talked during the week about how it was going to be a massively collision dominated game and it was a day for tackling but I loved it out there it was great."

    On his try: "That was pretty special for me. It's been a hard few years and it's nice to get back on the scoresheet on this pitch and in front of these fans, I'm very thankful for it."

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    Philippa Tuttiett
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    A few naïve penalties and decision-making from Wales but, ultimately, a positive performance and result.

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    Gareth Steenson
    Former Exeter Chiefs fly-half on BBC Radio Ulster

    Wales defended well but Ireland didn't hit near the heights they did last time out. I thought that when they scored early in the second half they would kick on but they never really did.

  7. 'Mistakes cost us'

    FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Wales fly-half Dan Edwards speaking on S4C: "It's hard to take, we were great at times but mistakes cost us.

    "We were more fresh, we stayed in the game and the effort was immense.

    "We just need a win now, Scotland were great, same with Ireland tonight but we need the win next week against Italy."

  8. FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Stay tuned for plenty of reaction of analysis from this one.

  9. FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    As Tommy rightly points out, Ireland are two thirds of the way there to winning the Triple Crown.

    The overall title may not be, but it's very much in their hands as Scotland come to Dublin next week in a Triple Crown shootout.

    On tonight's evidence, they will have to improve for that one.

  10. FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Tommy Bowe
    Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Lots of positives and lots of work-ons for Ireland but, ultimately, the Triple Crown is still on and a bonus point win is all you can ask for.

  11. FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Philippa Tuttiett
    Former Wales international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    For Wales to come to the Aviva and make such a game of it is great progress again. Wales haven't won here since 2012 and you can see why.

    It is such a hard place to go to but they have played so well.

  12. FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Scott Williams
    Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru

    Wales are looking to end on a high, not the ultimate high of winning but you have to say it's been refreshing.

    Coming to the Aviva and putting a game to Ireland, yes it's not a win but it's positive.

  13. FT: Ireland 27-17 Wales

    There's a shot of Andy Farrell after the game and it's a face of relief, rather than joy.

    Wales really pushed his side there.

  14. Full-time - Ireland 27-17 Wales
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    It's all over in Dublin as Ireland are given a real test by Wales.

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  15. Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Wales win the throw and are trying to chip away at the Irish line.

    Just 30 seconds remain.

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    Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Is it me, or have we seen zero kicks for territory all game? Hugely physical game. Great watch

    Frankie, Devon

    If you told me 3 weeks ago that Wales would be in contention for 75+ minutes against both Scotland and Ireland I wouldn’t have believed you. So so many positives can come out of this six nations for Wales.

    Dave, Hereford

  17. Ireland 27-17 Wales

    Wales win the penalty from the scrum and Edwards thumps it into the 22 as they look for a losing bonus point, which is the very least they deserve.

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    Tommy Bowe
    Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Not a vintage Ireland display but Wales have battled so hard and made it difficult for the hosts.

  19. Ireland 27-17 Wales

    What do I know? Ireland immediately kick it away.

    Josh Adams tries to get in out wide but Baloucoune does really well to drag him into touch.

    Play is brought back for a Welsh scrum as we move into the final 90 seconds.

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    Ireland take the kick-off and you'd imagine it'll be a case of just running the clock down now and not doing anything silly.