Six Nations· Season 2021
Match Summary
Wales defeated Ireland 21:16. The match was played in Six Nations 2021. League standings: Wales #2, Ireland #5.
Wales and Ireland have met 20 times — Wales won 7, Ireland won 12, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Ireland leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 788 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 39.40 per match (334 for the home side, 454 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ireland are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 37–27 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Wales sit #2 and Ireland are #5 in the Six Nations table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GP2 | Won2 | Lost0 | Pts9 | |
| #2 | GP2 | Won2 | Lost0 | Pts9 | |
| #3 | GP2 | Won1 | Lost1 | Pts6 | |
| #4 | GP2 | Won1 | Lost1 | Pts5 | |
| #5 | GP2 | Won0 | Lost2 | Pts2 | |
| #6 | GP2 | Won0 | Lost2 | Pts0 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026