Ireland's Grand Slam hopes were ended by Wales today. Even though the result was disappointing, it was still an enthralling game, the best encounter of this year's tournament.
Here's how Twitter reacted.
What a proper 6N TEST match. Incredible commitment from both sides. The difference in the end was Wales Defense. Simply immense today.
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) March 14, 2015
They should just send Wales to Iran to halt the march of ISIS. #WALvIRE #6Nations
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) March 14, 2015
One of the most incredible ten minutes of rugby I've ever seen that didn't involve me.
— Ross O'Carroll-Kelly (@RossOCK) March 14, 2015
Best game I’ve seen for a while better team won. Some Irish players didn’t step up to the plate which was the difference imho
— Mick O Brien (@mickobrien1) March 14, 2015
Paul O Connell was awesome what a leader & player. Some players walked around the place which is shameful
— Mick O Brien (@mickobrien1) March 14, 2015
Wayne Barnes awarded two yellow cards and a penalty try against Wales. Not his fault Ireland couldn't beat them. #IREvENG #6Nations
— An Spailpín Fánach (@anspailpin) March 14, 2015
Four lost Irish lineouts. Seventy million Welsh tackles. Zero Irish plan B.
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) March 14, 2015
Neil Francis should really send Gatland an apology. Or a slice of pre-eaten humble pie. The final weekend just got interesting
— Hugh Cahill (@hughcahill7) March 14, 2015
Disappointing as I think Ireland would have beaten them had they been firing on all cylinders Sure it's World Cup year, learn & move forward
— Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) March 14, 2015
Well, that's cooled the jets a bit about our Rugby World Cup ambitions. But maybe that's no harm at all. Will come back better.
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) March 14, 2015
We didn't lose that game because of the referee. To think so is to ignore our own shortcomings. #WALvIRE
— Killian Byrne (@killianbyrne) March 14, 2015
Some of Barnes calls frustrating but we didn't show enough gumption to win. Welsh defence excellent and one out rumbles didn't work
— Whiff of Cordite (@WhiffofCordite) March 14, 2015
Sexton had a mare, Murray did little and when you see POC carrying so much ball you know it isn't happening for Ireland
— Whiff of Cordite (@WhiffofCordite) March 14, 2015
Was Barnes that bad ? He doesn't knock the ball forward does he ? Nor has he the choice to kick well ...????
— Conor.mortimer (@Conmort) March 14, 2015
At the final whistle Wales celebrated like they had beaten a special team, they have.
— Brian Farrell (@Farlo84) March 14, 2015
Great heart shown by Ireland even if it wasn't their best team display, they never gave up. Mistakes down 2 serious Wales defence. #WALvIRE
— Shane McGrath (@Shaneytweet) March 14, 2015
No idea how to get through Wales defence. We need Drico for situations like this
— Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto) March 14, 2015
Incredible Welsh defense, wow. #SixNations
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) March 14, 2015
I'd say a few Irish lads will be farting in stereo after Schmidt tears them a new one...
— Manus Lappin (@EmeraldRugby) March 14, 2015
RTE's coverage is a disgrace. Don't ask a question only to interrupt the answer. As for the 'nationalisation' issue, don't get me started.
— Donn O Sullivan (@DonnOSullivan) March 14, 2015
Teams across the world will try replicate what Wales did to us today. Schmidt simply has to bring more variation to the gameplan now.
— Stephen Long (@Stephen_Long) March 14, 2015
Ah Well! U Cant Win Them All. Team Did Their Best!
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) March 14, 2015
No idea how to get through Wales defence. We need Drico for situations like this
— Colm Parkinson (@Woolberto) March 14, 2015
Of all the things you could expect of this Ireland team the lack of leadership or guiding hand at key moments was criminal.
— Joe Callaghan (@JoeCallaghan84) March 14, 2015
See also: The Welsh Twitter Reaction To Victory Over Ireland
See also: Here's How We Rated The Irish Performances Against Wales
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