Ireland

27 - 17

Full Time

Wales

Ireland vs Wales

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley kicks the penalty.

76'

Nathan Doak comes on.

75'

Jamison Gibson-Park comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Robert Baloucoune took full advantage.

74'

Ireland make a substitution with Ciaran Frawley coming on.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Jacob Stockdale coming off.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Tom Farrell coming on.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Garry Ringrose coming off.

69'

Wales make a substitution with Louie Hennessey coming on.

69'

Wales make a substitution with Ellis Mee coming off.

69'

Jack Crowley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Jamie Osborne

67'

Jacob Stockdale sets up the try.

67'

Yellow Card

Tomos Williams (Wales) is shown a yellow card

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamison Gibson-Park took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe McCarthy goes through the gap.

65'

Ireland sub Michael Milne comes onto the field.

63'

Tom O'Toole departs for Ireland.

63'

Ireland sub Tom Stewart comes onto the field.

63'

Ronan Kelleher departs for Ireland.

63'

Conversion

The Wales supporters go wild as Dan Edwards successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Wales are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with James Botham touching down.

62'

Josh van der Flier comes on for Ireland.

59'

Nick Timoney leaves the field.

59'

Joe McCarthy comes on for Ireland.

59'

James Ryan leaves the field.

59'

Thomas Clarkson comes on for Ireland.

59'

Tadhg Furlong leaves the field.

59'

Adam Beard comes on for Wales.

56'

Ben Carter leaves the field.

56'

Archie Griffin comes on for Wales.

56'

Tomas Francis leaves the field.

56'

Ryan Elias comes on for Wales.

56'

Dewi Lake leaves the field.

56'

Josh Adams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Wales make a substitution with Olly Cracknell coming on.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Aaron Wainwright coming off.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming on.

44'

Wales make a substitution with Rhys Carre coming off.

44'

Conversion

Jack Crowley adds the two points for Ireland.

44'

Try

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

43'

Caelan Doris played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Dan Edwards adds the two points for Wales.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Rhys Carre as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Wales has led to Rhys Carre being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Tomos Williams played a key part in that try.

41'

Ireland go for goal with Jack Crowley taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Ireland as Jack Crowley goes over.

36'

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

36'

Jamison Gibson-Park comes on for Ireland.

31'

Nathan Doak leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Robert Baloucoune breaches the defence.

28'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Doak getting some game time.

23'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jamison Gibson-Park being replaced.

23'

Penalty Goal

Dan Edwards does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Tadhg Furlong goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Jacob Stockdale

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Stockdale goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Stuart McCloskey.

The defensive line has been broken as Robert Baloucoune goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Karl Dickson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland v Wales 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 6th March 2026, 12:10pm PST 
  
 Aviva Stadium 
  
 NBC Sports 
  
 Karl Dickson

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crowley

27 - 17

76'

Osborne

24 - 17

67'

Williams

67'

19 - 17

Edwards

62'

19 - 17

Botham

62'

19 - 15

Crowley

19 - 10

44'

Conan

17 - 10

43'

Half Time

Edwards

42'

12 - 10

Carre

41'

12 - 8

Crowley

12 - 3

36'

Edwards

16'

7 - 3

Crowley

7 - 0

Stockdale

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland

Wales

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Defence Profile

Ireland

Wales

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

59%

3-6 secs

31%

27%

6+ secs

15%

14%

138

Rucks Won

104

Last 5 Penalties

52'

59'

60'

75'

78'

Ireland

Wales

Ireland vs Wales Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland face off against Wales in Six Nations Round 4 on Fri 6th March 2026 at Aviva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:10 and is broadcast on ITV X, ITV. In South Africa it’s at 22:10 SAST on SuperSport, 09:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 07:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 12:10 EST on NBC Sports 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 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales holds 11.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Ireland in position 3 and Wales in position 11 as such Ireland are favourites on paper.

Ireland vs Wales Squads

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