Ireland pummel Wales to lift Six Nations hopes


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 09 Feb 2014

Ireland's Conor Murray (C) clears the ball against Wales in their Six Nations rugby union match at Aviva stadium in Dublin February 8, 2014. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland dealt a devastating blow to Welsh dreams of an historic hat-trick of Six Nations titles with a comprehensive 26-3 win at the Aviva stadium on Saturday.

In the latest sign of a revival under new coach Joe Schmidt, the Irish went 13-0 up in the first half after flanker Chris Henry forced his way over the Welsh line.

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