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.