Wales raced into an early lead as Leigh Halfpenny kicked the first points of the match from a penalty . Full back Halfpenny scored another three penalties for the home side as Wales led 12-0 at the Millennium Stadium . Johnny Gatland pulled it back to 12-6 with two penalties before Dan Biggar scored a drop goal to make it 15-6 . Gatland added another three points with a penalty as the sides went in at half time without a try on the board . Ireland pressed for a try early in the second half but the Wales defence held firm as they approached the try line . Scott Williams gave Wales a commanding lead with the opening try in the 62nd minute to make 20-9 . Ireland were awarded a penalty try with just over 10 minutes to play which was converted to make 20-16 . Halfpenny made it 23-16 with five minutes to play after scoring his fifth penalty of the match .
Wales raced into an early lead as Leigh Halfpenny kicked the first points of the match from a penalty . Full back Halfpenny scored another three penalties for the home side as Wales led 12-0 at the Millennium Stadium . Johnny Sexton pulled it back to 12-6 with two penalties before Dan Biggar scored a drop goal to make it 15-6 . Sexton added another three points with a penalty as the sides went in at half time without a try on the board . Ireland pressed for a try early in the second half but the Wales defence held firm as they approached the try line . Scott Williams gave Wales a commanding lead with the opening try in the 62nd minute to make 20-9 . Ireland were awarded a penalty try with just over 10 minutes to play which was converted to make 20-16 . Halfpenny made it 23-16 with five minutes to play after scoring his fifth penalty of the match .