Ireland crushed by Wales' power play

Ireland’s Six Nations title ambitions were crushed in Cardiff last night as Wales found redemption for consecutive losses with a passionate power play.

To the delight of their supporters gathered under the roof of a sold-out Principality Stadium, the under-pressure Welsh lifted the gloom that had descended with a home defeat to England in round two and third-round loss in Scotland, two tries from wing George North and a late killer blow from replacement Jamie Roberts consigning Ireland to their second defeat of 2017.

It means Ireland can longer win the championship and England will be crowned champions for the second year in a row at Twickenham today if they win their Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland.