Not the walk in the Principality some expected, not the kind of margin the bookies forecast and Ireland ’s 27-18 win over Wales on Saturday has left the door slightly ajar for England and France in the title race. Still, that only made Ireland’s coolness in the Cardiff cauldron all the more impressive and, ultimately, more beneficial too.

Watch highlights as Ireland beat a spirited Wales side 27-18 to keep their hopes of a Grand Slam Six Nations title alive.

Ireland survived an almighty scare in Cardiff to secure the Triple Crown and remain on course for an historic third consecutive Six Nations title.