Ireland kept their Six Nations title hopes alive with a hard-fought 27-17 bonus-point victory over Wales in Dublin. The Irish, who had dismantled England two weeks earlier, faced a spirited Welsh side that refused to wilt despite being winless in the tournament since 2023. Tries from Jacob Stockdale, Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, and Jamie Osborne secured the crucial five points for Andy Farrell's team.

Wales, led by captain Dewi Lake, mounted several spirited challenges throughout the match. Rhys Carre's spectacular solo try just before halftime and James Botham's converted score in the second half kept Ireland on edge. The Welsh, who last won in Dublin in 2012, showed remarkable resilience but fell short of their first championship victory in over a year.

Ireland's bonus-point win leaves them a point behind France in the standings, with the French able to clinch the title with a bonus-point victory over Scotland on Saturday. The Irish now face Scotland in a Triple Crown decider next week, while Wales will seek to end their tournament with a long-awaited win against Italy at home.