Players come to defence of Billy Burns following online abuse

The Ulster player was hammered on social media for his last minute penalty kick.

Ireland's Billy Burns dejected after the game

Rugby players tonight have jumped to the defence of Billy Burns who faced a barrage of criticism in the wake of Ireland’s defeat to Wales in Cardiff.

With the visitors trailing by 5 points, Burns had a late chance to set up an injury-time five-metre lineout but his penalty to touch was too long and went dead over the in-goal area. The final whistle blew seconds later.