Ireland survive Welsh scare to keep title hopes alive

Ireland defeated Wales 27–17 in the Guinness Men's Six Nations on 6 March 2026 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, with referee Karl Dickson officiating. Jacob Stockdale scored the opening try in the 14th minute, though Wales mounted a stubborn defensive effort that kept them competitive until late in the match, trailing just 12–10 at half-time. The victory keeps Ireland's Six Nations Championship hopes alive.