The Irish were not at their fluent best and were also put under huge pressure by a rejuvenated Welsh team. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

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.

Linking Simon Easterby with the Wales job was inevitable given his legendary service to the Scarlets and his close ties to the country - his home is in Wales,

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.

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.

Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games.