Six Nations: Ireland v Wales match postponed

Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales in Cardiff has been postponed.

Six Nations: Ireland v Wales match postponed

Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales in Cardiff has been postponed.

The IRFU made the decision following a request from the Department of Agriculture.

There were fears that fans travelling to the game would bring the foot and mouth epidemic back to Ireland with them. One case has been reported in Anglesea near the port of Holyhead.

The game is expected to be rescheduled for late April or May.

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