Stockdale breaks Wales hearts as Ireland keep Grand Slam on track

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

In the corner: Jacob Stockdale dives in for the opening try under pressure from Leigh Halfpenny
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AN interception try in added time from Jacob Stockdale kept Ireland’s Grand Slam challenge on course after a compelling game in which Wales, outmuscled for much of it, still found a way of contesting the issue.
Indeed, as the game clock went past 80 minutes the Welsh were trailing by only three points.
They went in search of a sensational winning score themselves but a long pass destined for replacement George North on the right wing was telegr...

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