Wales play their first home game of this Six Nations campaign against Ireland and the thousands gathering in the pubs and clubs around the Principality Stadium won’t be short of things to talk about.

Date, kick-off time and venue . Wales vs Ireland is scheduled for a 2.15pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales will host.

Dan Sheehan is set to be named as the latest Ireland captain for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff when the team is announced on Thursday morning.

Ronan Kelleher (neck) and Tadhg Furlong (calf) to miss Irelands Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday; Ireland have won first two matches in the tournament, beating England and Scotland;

Ireland will be without captain Caelan Doris and hooker Ronan Kelleher for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Wales due to injury, and prop Tadhg Furlong is also still unavailable for selection. Doris picked up a knee injury in Ireland's most recent match,

Warren Gatland says he is "hurting" following the end of his time as Wales head coach. Yes, of course I am hurting," Gatland told Britain's Daily Telegraph on Wednesday.

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has insisted that leaving his role was the “best decision” for all concerned. After starting the Six Nations with successive defeats against Ireland and Italy, the New Zealander departed having racked up just six wins in 26 Test matches during his second stint in charge.

Warren Gatland says he left his role as Wales head coach after being "weighed down" by criticism – including from his former players.