Andy Farrell backs 'hurt' Peter O'Mahony to respond after red card

Farrell refused to lay the blame at Billy Burns’ door for the botched last-minute penalty to the corner

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony being sent off by Wayne Barnes. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Andy Farrell described Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations defeat to Wales on Sunday as a missed opportunity to claim a first championship win in Cardiff in eight years.

Farrell’s side scrapped valiantly after losing Peter O’Mahony to a red card after just 14 minutes and even led 13-6 at half-time thanks to a try from the excellent Tadhg Beirne.