Ireland made a significant statement with a dominant win in Cardiff to begin the 2023 Six Nations. The world’s top-ranked team secured a lightning-fast start under the closed roof at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, scoring early tries through forwards Caelan Doris and James Ryan.
Returning wing James Lowe later intercepted Dan Biggar’s loose pass before racing clear for a third, with Wales initially fighting back in the second half and scoring through Liam Williams, who was later yellow carded for a high hit on Johnny Sexton. Reigning World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier ran in late to wrap up a crucial opening bonus point for Ireland ahead of next weekend’s massive clash with defending Grand Slam champions France in Dublin.
Plenty of work for Warren Gatland to do with a trip to Scotland and Murrayfield up next for the reeling Welsh. Follow Wales vs Ireland reaction live below!
