Simon Easterby hails Ireland’s mentality in Wales to keep Grand Slam dream alive - A comeback victory in Cardiff gave Ireland their eighth Triple Crown success of the Six Nations era.

IRELAND interim boss Simon Easterby admitted that Ireland dug themselves out of a hole during the Six Nations win over Wales. The 27-18 win sealed Ireland’s 14th Triple Crown title on

Simon Easterby praised Ireland’s mentality for “digging ourselves out of a hole” to overcome Wales in the Six Nations and keep

Ireland win a huge penalty at the scrum on their own line. Finlay Bealham has been immense in this game. Prendergast kicks it out on the full and Wales have a lineout in the Irish 22. What a moment for Jack Boyle here. 10 minutes in a cauldron with the game on the line.

Sonia O’Sullivan has her eye on this weekend’s Irish indoor championships, which will be missing some of our bigger names, while Johnny Watterson looks back at the life of Matt Doyle, who died earlier this month, the Californian who energised the Irish tennis scene back in the 1980s.

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.

Ireland get on the front foot and win a penalty and it's an easy three points for Prendergast. Much better and they are nearly back to 15 men. Williams clears and Ireland have a lineout just outside the 22. Gibson-Park puts it in the corner and Wales gather their own lineout.