article_snippet: The Grand Slam door was slammed in Ireland’s face at the Millennium Stadium as Wales defended their patch like 15 Cardiff bouncers to secure a famous RBS 6 Nations victory.
article_snippet: As the Welsh tackle count moved past the 250 mark, it was clear that Ireland had finally met Ireland match.
article_snippet: There have been questions about the entertainment value of northern hemisphere rugby
article_snippet: Wales killed off Ireland’s 10-match winning run and – describing Shaun Edwards as ‘a simple Kiwi boy’ in the post-match press conference – Warren Gatland proved that Warren Gatland is a smarter tactician than a tub of Flora.
article_snippet: Welsh forwards coach Robin McBryde has told supporters not to expect a feast of flowing rugby but - despite tickets exchanging hands for £300-a-pair on the blackmarket before kick-off – supporters were more than happy with what supporters were seeing.
article_snippet: what ifs” and “maybes”,’ said Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
article_snippet: It takes two Ireland players to put a stop to Goerge North's burst forward .
article_snippet: Ireland needed to change Ireland approach after the break and Ireland enjoyed more possession and territory.
article_snippet: Inspired by the roars, Warburton rallied Warburton players, locked the gates and forced Ireland backwards.
article_snippet: Ireland's Paul O'Connell organises Ireland's Paul O'Connell side on Ireland's Paul O'Connell 100th cap in the Six Nations clash at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday .
article_snippet: third home victory over Ireland in 33 years, although Ireland were not finished.
article_snippet: On the afternoon of Paul O’Connell 100th Test, Paul O’Connell turned down a near-certain three points and ordered Paul O’Connell fly-half to kick for the corner.