Wales

18 - 27

Full Time

Ireland

Ireland vs Wales

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Teddy Williams bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Blair Murray bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

80'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Sam Prendergast as it drops short of the posts.

80'

Conor Murray comes on.

78'

Jamison Gibson-Park comes off.

78'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast kicks the penalty.

77'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Gus McCarthy getting some game time.

74'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dan Sheehan being replaced.

74'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Evan Lloyd getting some game time.

73'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Dee being replaced.

73'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Crowley getting some game time.

72'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Mack Hansen being replaced.

72'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Williams getting some game time.

71'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Will Rowlands being replaced.

71'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Boyle getting some game time.

70'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter being replaced.

70'

Penalty Goal

The Ireland supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Ireland supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Ireland sub James Ryan comes onto the field.

64'

Joe McCarthy departs for Ireland.

64'

Wales sub Joe Roberts comes onto the field.

62'

Tom Rogers departs for Wales.

62'

Wales sub Gareth Thomas comes onto the field.

61'

Nicky Smith departs for Wales.

61'

Aaron Wainwright comes on for Wales.

56'

Tommy Reffell leaves the field.

56'

Sam Prendergast has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jamie Osborne from scoring as they record the try for Ireland.

55'

That's a great try assist by James Lowe.

54'

Henry Thomas comes on.

52'

WillGriff John comes off.

52'

Jarrod Evans comes on.

52'

Gareth Anscombe comes off.

52'

Bundee Aki comes on.

51'

Garry Ringrose comes off.

51'

What a run here by Ellis Mee as they get over the gainline!

50'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Joe McCarthy getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with James Ryan being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham getting some game time.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Clarkson being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Ireland make a substitution with Ryan Baird coming on.

43'

Ireland make a substitution with Jack Conan coming off.

43'

Wales go for goal with Gareth Anscombe taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Wales leads to a try for Tom Rogers.

42'

Blair Murray played a key part in that try.

42'

Blair Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ireland make a substitution with James Ryan coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Joe McCarthy coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Conversion

Gareth Anscombe adds the two points for Wales.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jac Morgan dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Sam Prendergast hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Wales supporters go wild as Gareth Anscombe successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Red Card

Garry Ringrose (Ireland) is shown the red card

32'

Nicky Smith comes on for Wales.

30'

Gareth Thomas leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Jamie Osborne breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jac Morgan bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ellis Mee bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Gareth Anscombe adds the points for Wales.

22'

Penalty Goal

Sam Prendergast adds the points for Ireland.

20'

Wales make a substitution with Gareth Thomas coming on.

18'

Wales make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming off.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Mack Hansen took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ireland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jack Conan touching down.

That's a great try assist by Jamison Gibson-Park.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wales v Ireland 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 22nd February 2025, 08:15am CST 
  
 Principality Stadium 
  
 Peacock 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Prendergast

77'

18 - 27

Prendergast

69'

18 - 24

Prendergast

66'

18 - 21

Osborne

55'

18 - 18

Prendergast

48'

18 - 13

Rogers

18 - 10

42'

Half Time

Anscombe

13 - 10

43'

Morgan

11 - 10

42'

Anscombe

6 - 10

34'

Ringrose

32'

3 - 10

Anscombe

3 - 10

22'

Prendergast

20'

0 - 10

Prendergast

0 - 7

Conan

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Wales

Draw

Ireland

91%

Start of Possession Passages by James Lowe

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales

Ireland

More Less

Defence Profile

Wales

Ireland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

57%

3-6 secs

25%

28%

6+ secs

14%

15%

106

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

72'

76'

79'

Wales

Ireland

Wales vs Ireland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales face off against Ireland in Six Nations Round 3 on Sat 22nd February 2025 at Principality Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:15 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:15 EST on Peacock in the US.

Ireland won the last encounter but Ireland are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Ireland sits at 4 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales holds 11.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Wales in position 11 and Ireland in position 4 as such Ireland are favourites on paper.

Wales vs Ireland Squads

The official squads for Wales vs Ireland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.