Ireland 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 straight Six Nations title on Saturday.

Ireland weather a gathering storm as a determined Wales grew into the game in Cardiff Lowe recognises the flight and gets to where it is coming down, flexes his ankles and knees for the jump (one), gets his upper body and shoulder ready to catch (two) and at the last minute shoots his hands at high as he can into the air (three),

Ireland clinch their 14th Triple Crown and remain on course for a third successive Six Nations title after beating a resurgent Wales in a Cardiff thriller.

Ireland were far from their best but Simon Easterby’s side dug deep to show incredible character to overcome a resurgent Wales in a 27-18 win at the Principlaity Stadium. It appeared as if the early Welsh enthusiasm was flattened with just seven minutes on the clock as Jack Conan powered his way over the line.

Sam Prendergast kicked 17 points as Ireland won the Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday with a closely-fought 27-18 Six Nations victory over Wales that extended the host nation’s losing streak to 15 matches.