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Ireland 'still hungry to get better' - Bemand

BBC Sport · May 10, 2026, 7:43 AM

Key takeaways

  • Inpho Image caption, Ireland's win was their second of the Six Nations.
  • When Ireland last hosted Wales, Bemand was on the search for his first victory as head coach after taking over at the helm of an Ireland team who had recently finished bottom of the Six Nations table.
  • Now, two years later, the side were the comfortable victors against Wales and have breathing space in third position.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Inpho Image caption, Ireland's win was their second of the Six Nations. A lot has changed in the past two years for Scott Bemand and his youthful Ireland squad.

When Ireland last hosted Wales, Bemand was on the search for his first victory as head coach after taking over at the helm of an Ireland team who had recently finished bottom of the Six Nations table.

Now, two years later, the side were the comfortable victors against Wales and have breathing space in third position.

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