Ireland has condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row.

Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games. Ireland secured the Triple Crown and top the table with 14 points from three matches,

Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

Ireland kept their Six Nations title defense alive with a hard-fought 27-18 win over Wales, securing the Triple Crown thanks to Sam Prendergast’s precision kicking and impact performances from Bundee Aki and James Ryan off the bench.

England ended their Scotland hoodoo with a 16-15 victory at Twickenham on Saturday, ending a run of four straight defeats against their visitors to keep alive their hopes of winning the Six Nations. The visitors had much the better of the first half,

England just did enough to end a run of four straight defeats by Scotland with a 16-15 win at Twickenham on Saturday as they regained the Calcutta Cup to maintain their Six Nations title hopes. England's second win from three championship matches meant they stayed in touch with unbeaten Ireland,