Wales, Ireland and Six Nations

Ireland consigns Wales to another rugby loss with 27-18 win to stay on course for Six Nations title
Ireland has condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row.
Rugby-Sherratt hails fearless Wales despite Ireland defeat
New interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt wanted his side to be fearless in their Six Nations clash with champions Ireland and, despite a 27-18 defeat in Cardiff on Saturday, believes there is much to build on after a display full of heart and ambition.
Rugby Union: Six Nations: Wales v Ireland
Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.
Wales 18 Ireland 27: Simon Easterby praises team's grit in win
Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt believes there is much to build on after his team put on a display full of heart in their defeat to Ireland.
Rugby-Easterby pleased with Ireland's grit in Wales win
Ireland coach Simon Easterby admitted that his side were made to sweat to the last as they eked out a 27-18 victory over hosts Wales in an enthralling Six Nations clash in Cardiff on Saturday and remained on course for a hat-trick of titles.

Wales, Sherratt

Today's rugby news as Irish stars blown away by Wales players and Sherratt gives job verdict
Ireland's players have lined up to heap praise on Wales, describing the performance of the home team as "unbelievable". The ...
Welsh rugby aims to recover heart and soul
Welsh rugby shows signs of encouragement under interim coach Matt Sherratt despite another defeat against Ireland.
Rugby-Ireland beat improved Wales 27-18 to stay on course for Six Nations title
Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts ...
How Ireland rugby ace Tadhg Beirne nearly played for Wales as career U-turn explained
Ireland rugby news as forward Tadhg Beirne signed a two-year contract extension but if it wasn't for a career-changing ...
Rugby across BBC Sport this weekend
This weekend (21-23 February) is packed with rugby across BBC TV, iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport ...
Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland
Good morning and welcome to The Independent ’s live coverage of the opening clash of the Six Nations weekend between Wales ...
Wales rugby fans issued glaring reminder as they begin new era without Gatland - EXCLUSIVE
After a stint with Toulouse, Henderson would eventually step away from elite rugby in 2008. By then, he’d cemented iconic ...
Wales v Ireland media reaction as 'much-needed pride restored' and final whistle 'told its own story'
It was another defeat for Wales in this year’s Six Nations but at least this latest loss restored some pride as Matt Sherratt’s new-look side pushed Ireland and made them work hard for a victory which ...