Summary

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  • Grand Slam-chasing Ireland make it three wins from three

  • Andy Farrell's side have won 18 successive home Test matches

  • Dan Sheehan, James Lowe, Ciaran Frawley and Tadhg Beirne are Ireland try-scorers

  • Ireland equal England record of 11 successive Six Nations wins

  • Wales awarded penalty try in second half

  • Wales have lost 10 of last 11 matches in Six Nations

  1. Thanks all!published at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

    FT: Ireland 31-7 Wales

    Media caption,

    Six Nations highlights: Ireland beat Wales to make it three wins in three

    Make sure and read Matt Gault's match report from Aviva Stadium here.

    And follow the next game between Scotland and England here.

    The weekend's rugby is only getting started.

  2. 'Job done'published at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Claire Small
    Ireland international on BBC Radio Ulster

    Ireland didn't quite kick on as we perhaps expected at half time but they still got the job done. They got on the wrong side of the referee in the second half but we can't ask for more than three bonus-point wins.

  3. TUNE INpublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Radio coverage is under way for Scotland against England on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

  4. 'That is a big part of the learning'published at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Wales Rugby

    Wales head coach Warren Gatland, speaking to ITV: "They outmuscled us a little bit with the collisions and I thought at 17-7 if we scored we had a chance.

    "That is a big part of the learning for us going forward. Ireland thoroughly deserved to win with the quality they have got.

    "It takes time, young guys are learning as they go. It was a big step up. We will go back and train ahead of France."

  5. Postpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Wales have lost 10 of their last 11 Six Nations games, last winning versus Italy last March.

  6. Ireland's defence strongpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Jonny Bell
    Former Ulster and Ireland centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    That penalty try was only the third Ireland have conceded in this tournament and an opposition player hasn't scored one in the past two games!

    That will really please Andy Farrell.

  7. 'It was a delight to get over'published at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Ireland full-back Ciaran Frawley, speaking on ITV: "It was a bit clunky in the first half, we came out and got a yellow.

    "But it was a delight to get over in the second half, the boys just saw it and it was lovely.

    "We had Bundee Aki's try disallowed as well, so it was brilliant to get over to give us a bit of momentum.

    "The players and everyone knew we needed a bonus-point try, so we went for it.

    "The players were unbelievable. We have gone through scenarios in training about what to do if we get a yellow card and we just stuck to that."

    Ciaran Frawley pumping his fist in the air.Image source, Getty Images
  8. 'Ireland still had the quality'published at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Jonny Bell
    Former Ulster and Ireland centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    Wales came out and frustrated Ireland in the second half but Ireland still had the quality and resilience to get the bonus point win.

  9. Home fortresspublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Ireland have now won 18 successive Test matches on home soil. They have won 39 of their last 41 home Test matches in Dublin, with only England (2019) and France (2021) winning in Dublin during this spell.

  10. Compare and contrastpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Gareth Griffiths
    BBC Sport Wales at Aviva Stadium

    Again Wales have produced two contrasting 40 minutes of rugby.

    Warren Gatland's side were completely dominated in the first half as they were lucky to be just 17-0 down after conceding nine penalties.

    A much improved performance after half time followed as Wales earned a penalty try and threatened an unlikely comeback.

    But Ireland weathered the storm and finished with two tries as the hosts claimed the bonus point and remain on course for a Grand Slam.

    Wales' stark record is three defeats so far in the 2024 Six Nations tournament with home matches against France and Italy to finish the campaign.

  11. 'Ireland far from perfect'published at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

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    Chris Henry
    Former Ulster & Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

    It shows how far Ireland have come that they have beaten Wales with a bonus point and we are asking more of them and they weren't perfect.

    It's great to get that third bonus point and it's so exciting that there is more to give for England.

  12. Full-time - Ireland 31-7 Walespublished at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

    Not Ireland's finest performance, but they continue their perfect start to the championship.

    Wales again looked promising despite three defeats in a row.

  13. 'Awesome Ireland try'published at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

    Ireland 31-7 Wales

    Chris Henry
    Former Ulster & Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

    Ireland haven't been 100% today and full credit to Wales but Ireland's fitness and power has secured the bonus point right at the end.

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    Converted try - Ireland 31-7 Walespublished at 82 mins

    Tadhg Beirne (con Jack Crowley)

    Bonus point secured.

    Tadhg Beirne is the next to run a smart line off the ruck and over he goes.

    Great teams find a way.

  15. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Ireland 24-7 Wales

    Cian Healy carries the ball out on the wing. Yes that is correct.

  16. Postpublished at 79 mins

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    Ireland send the ball into the Wales 22 as they go in search of the bonus-point score.

  17. 'Poor discipline is unlike Ireland'published at 16:03 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February

    Ireland 24-7 Wales

    Chris Henry
    Former Ulster & Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

    Massive credit must go to Wales but it's very unlike Ireland to give away penalties like that. They're usually mentally tougher and can read the referee - that will frustrate Andy Farrell.

  18. Try held uppublished at 77 mins

    Ireland 24-7 Wales

    Huge play! Ireland's defence has been utterly terrific today.

    Two Irish players shaking handsImage source, Getty Images
  19. Sin-bin - Ireland (James Ryan)published at 76 mins

    Ireland 24-7 Wales

    James Ryan is sent to the sin-bin for multiple penalty infringements. Surely only a matter of time for Wales.

  20. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Ireland 24-7 Wales

    Cameron Winnett slips through and offloads the ball to Rio Dyer, who makes good ground.

    Wales go in search of a second try.