Ireland have won seven of their last eight Tests against Wales, including the last three in a row by margins of more than 20 points. Their 34-10 win in 2023 ended a run of four Six Nations defeats in Cardiff. Simon Easterby's side can win consecutive Six Nations matches in Wales for the first time in 16 years.

Use 'watch and listen' tab for live coverage from the Six Nations Live commentaries from BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Cymru Jack Conan crosses early to give Ireland the lead in Cardiff before Sam Prendergast's penalty makes it 10-0 to the visitors Two Gareth Anscombe penalties cut the lead to four,

Wales begin life after Warren Gatland as Six Nations favourites Ireland come to Cardiff looking to continue their grand slam charge. The first fallow week brought an end to Gatland’s second stint in charge of a nation to which he has given so much,

Wales host Ireland in the opening game of the Six Nations day at Principality Stadium. Scroll down to the comments section to follow the match via our live blog of the fixture. Ireland will hope to make it three wins from three after defeating England and Scotland.