Rampaging Peter O'Mahony was named man of the matchIntensity and commitment as ever from Paul O'ConnellFour penalties and one conversion was Jonathan Sexton's tally for the dayMike Phillips gets involved in some pushing and shoving after Ireland's second try'Nicely done': Devon Toner congratulates Chris Henry after the Ulsterman's first international tryDave Kearney drives on the Irish challenge in the first half130 caps and still going strong: Brian O'Driscoll drives through the Welsh defenceA cameraman comes off worst as Toby Faletau is driven into touch
Dejection, part 2: Wales captain Sam Warburton and head coach Warren Gatland reflect on their defeatHang-time: Andrew Trimble and Liam Williams leap for the ballDejection, part 1: Wales captain Sam Warburton at the final whistleWelsh police maintain a watchful eye on proceedings from the at Liberty Stadium, Swansea, before the Premier League match between Swansea City and Cardiff CityFull-backs fly: Rob Kearney and Leigh Halfpenny hang on for dear lifeNot all good news for Ireland as Dan Tuohy leaves the pitch with a suspected fractured armIreland and Wales fans enjoy a bracing February afternoonThe Ireland leaders talk to the press after the gameWales fans were in an optimistic mood ahead of kick-off