Ireland justified their number one ranking as they went on to defeat France 32-19 in the second round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes holding the defence will be the key to succeed against France in the second round of the Six Nations tournament.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland rued his side's poor discipline as they succumbed to a 10-34 defeat against Ireland in the Six Nations opener at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland continued their good run from the previous year as they defeated Wales 34-10 in the opening round of the Six Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland forward forward Tadhg Beirne insisted that his team is determined to maintain the number one position in the World Rugby Rankings during the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has handed Leigh Halfpenny his first start since summer of 2021 as they unveiled the matchday squad for the Six Nations opener against Ireland to be played in Cardiff on Saturday.
Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament with Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong set to be available for the tournament.
Ross Byrne scored a 77th minute penalty kick as Ireland finished the autumn internationals unbeaten after defeating Australia 13-10 at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has returned to the starting line up as they face Australia in the upcoming Autumn International fixture at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland have received a much needed boost ahead of their upcoming autumn international clash against Australia with skipper Johnny Sexton declared fit.
Ireland have confirmed that Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong will be captaining the side in their upcoming autumn international game against Fiji on Saturday.