Reaction
![Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rob Kearney still has confidence in Ireland despite disappointing Six Nations
The reigning champions finished third.
Mar 17, 13:09
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tipuric hails Gatland as a coach who knows how to win
The Wales flanker was full of praise for the head coach after the third Grand Slam of his career.
Mar 17, 13:00
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gatland lauds fantastic Wales after Grand Slam glory
Wales marked head coach's final Six Nations game in charge by winning the title and clinching a Grand Slam.
Mar 16, 19:12
![Wales' Hadleigh Parkes celebrates scoring their first try with Jonathan Davies against Ireland on March 16, 2019 Wales' Hadleigh Parkes celebrates scoring their first try with Jonathan Davies against Ireland on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How social media reacted to Wales' Grand Slam win
Gareth Anscombe kicked 20 points to sink Ireland in Cardiff.
Mar 16, 18:33
![Sam Warburton pictured in July 2017 Sam Warburton pictured in July 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Former skipper Sam Warburton talks up Wales' achievements
Wales claimed their first Six Nations title since 2013.
Mar 16, 18:21
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland wins third Grand Slam with Wales
The New Zealander has achieved a record feat in rugby union.
Mar 16, 18:11
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Schmidt expects Ireland to be back on top form for Rugby World Cup
Ireland suffered a heavy defeat in Cardiff as their Six Nations title defence ended.
Mar 16, 18:08
The Match
Gallery
Wales claimed the third Six Nations clean sweep of head coach Warren Gatland's reign and a first Six Nations title since 2013.
Head to Head
Mar 10, 2017 8.05pm
Feb 7, 2016 3pm
Aug 29, 2015 2.30pm
Aug 8, 2015 2.30pm
World Cup Warm-Up
Wales
21-35
Ireland
Hibbard (37'), Tipuric (71'), Cuthbert (81')
Heaslip (9'), Cave (23'), Earls (30'), Zebo (48'), Jones (54')
Form Guide
Build-up
![Ireland captain Rory Best leads the warm-up ahead of the Six Nations match against England on February 2, 2019 Ireland captain Rory Best leads the warm-up ahead of the Six Nations match against England on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Best backs Ireland youngster Ryan to come of age up against Wales talisman Jones
22-year-old Ryan takes on the vastly-experienced Jones in Cardiff.
Mar 16, 04:30
![Jonathan Davies during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019 Jonathan Davies during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales centre Jonathan Davies eyes perfect performance to secure Grand Slam
Victory over Ireland would clinch the Six Nations title for Wales and a Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 22:00
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales hope for some Grand Slam symmetry for Gatland
Head coach bows out of the Six Nations as Wales boss on Saturday.
Mar 15, 13:20
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The key talking points as Wales and Ireland chase Six Nations glory
Victory would give Wales coach Warren Gatland a record third Grand Slam.
Mar 15, 12:26
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gatland warns Jones to concentrate on his own business
Wales will aim for Six Nations double prize on Saturday of the title and a Grand Slam.
Mar 14, 22:00
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt perplexed by Wales roof request
Ireland's agreement is needed under Six Nations rules for the Principality Stadium roof to be closed for Saturday's decider.
Mar 14, 16:03
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gatland urges Wales to take Grand Slam opportunity
Wales head coach wants his players to embrace Saturday's Six Nations occasion against Ireland.
Mar 14, 15:03
![Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019 Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liam Williams starts against Ireland as Wales eye Six Nations Grand Slam
Wales will win the Six Nations title and achieve a clean sweep if they win in Cardiff.
Mar 14, 12:52
![Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured on November 3, 2018 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured on November 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Beard lauds 'total professional' Jones as Wales chase Six Nations Grand Slam
The Wales captain has set an imperious standard during his 13-year international career.
Mar 13, 06:00
![Wales coach Warren Gatland pictured on January 31, 2019 Wales coach Warren Gatland pictured on January 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland has to go down as Wales' best coach - Gareth Anscombe
Wales fly-half Anscombe hails head coach Gatland's success ahead of Grand Slam clash.
Mar 12, 22:00
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland fly-half Sexton aiming to halt Wales' winning run
The star playmaker is confident Ireland can topple Wales in Cardiff.
Mar 12, 16:05
![Ireland's Joey Carbery races clear during the Six Nations clash with Scotland on February 9, 2019 Ireland's Joey Carbery races clear during the Six Nations clash with Scotland on February 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kearney and Carbery in battle to prove fitness for Wales clash
Full-back and fly-half yet to prove fitness for trip to Cardiff.
Mar 12, 15:34
![Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013 Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robin McBryde: Ireland are arguably the best side in world rugby
Wales assistant coach fully aware of Ireland's threat in Cardiff on Saturday.
Mar 12, 15:10
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019 Wales head coach Warren Gatland pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Mitchell: Controlling mentality will be key in Six Nations climax
Warren Gatland's team will claim their first Championship clean sweep for seven years if they beat Ireland.
Mar 11, 22:00
![Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019 Wales' Ross Moriarty pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales ready for final push for Grand Slam glory - Moriarty
Number eight has been a key performer for Wales in their Six Nations title and Grand Slam campaign.
Mar 11, 22:00
![Leinster's James Ryan pictured in December 2018 Leinster's James Ryan pictured in December 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
James Ryan expecting to face a fully-focused Wales in Cardiff
Wales ground past Scotland 18-11 at the weekend to set up a final tilt at a first Six Nations clean sweep in six years,
Mar 11, 12:42
![Hadleigh Parkes pictured on February 23, 2019 Hadleigh Parkes pictured on February 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hadleigh Parkes 'excited' for next week's showdown with Ireland
Wales will chase Six Nations title and Grand Slam success when they tackle Ireland in Cardiff.
Mar 10, 12:00