Ireland has condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row.

Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games.

Ireland survived a mighty scare against Wales to keep their hopes of a Six Nations grand slam alive with a 27-18 win. Few gave Wales a hope with the tournament favourites coming to Cardiff looking to extend the hosts’ losing run to 15 games,