History of rugby union matches between Ireland and Wales

Ireland and Wales have played each other at rugby union since 1882.

[3] Wales won 13–6 in their pool encounter at the inaugural World Cup in 1987.

[3] Ireland eliminated Wales at the pool stage during the 1995 World Cup, with a 24–23 victory in 1995.

[3] In the Six Nations Championship the two sides have faced each other 125 times.

[4] Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.

Illustration of the Irish team which faced Wales in the 1895 Home Nations Championship