Ireland 26-3 Wales

Ireland gave their Six Nations title hopes a huge fillip with a surprisingly one-sided victory over a poor Wales in Dublin. Wales were out-hustled and out-thought from the first whistle by their inspired hosts, who led 13-0 at half-time courtesy of flanker Chris Henry's first international try and eight points from the boot of Jonathan Sexton. Leigh Halfpenny kicked a penalty for Wales after the restart but a try from Paddy Jackson and five more points form Sexton sealed the victory. It ishe first time Ireland have started a Six Nations campaign with back-to-back victories since 2009, the year they won the Grand Slam. And on the evidence of this vibrant display, Joe Schmidt's side will be confident of nicking a win at Twickenham in a fortnight. Meanwhile, Gatland's tired-looking defending champions will be pleased for the extended break ahead of the visit of France, after their first away Six Nations defeat since 2011.