Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

Here’s how we rated the Irish players: 1. Andrew Porter – 5.5 Struggled against all 127kg of WillGriff John and was relatively subdued in the loose. Stayed in the fight though and the set piece did eventually improve. Made play into the 70th minute by Simon Easterby, a giant shift for a modern prop.

Ireland has condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row.

Rugby Union fans have been slamming the 'stupid' new red card rule after Ireland's Garry Ringrose was sent off against Wales. With the visitors leading 10-3 after 34 minutes, the centre was penalised after making head contact with opposite number Ben Thomas as he charged in for a tackle.

GMT Use 'watch and listen' tab for live coverage from the Six Nations BBC One coverage from 13:15 GMT Live commentaries from BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Cymru Ireland can win the Triple Crown with victory over Wales this afternoon Wales begin life after Warren Gatland - again - with Matt Sherratt taking interim charge Jack Conan crosses early to give Ireland the lead in Cardiff Matt Lloyd Wales v Ireland (14:15 GMT) Just a quick reminder of the teams.

It's top vs. bottom at the Millennium Stadium as the Boys In Green look to make it a three-peat. Round 3 of the Men's Six Nations Rugby kicks off with a seemingly insurmountable task for struggling Wales as it looks to end Ireland's unbeaten start to this year's tournament.