| Ireland secured a hard-earned victory at Lansdowne Road thanks to a try from Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll and a assured display from Munster's Ronan O'Gara.
The 19-13 triumph for Eddie O'Sullivan's side ensured they kept their hopes of Championship glory and only a second Grand Slam alive.
Wales meanwhile produced a superb second half display to clinch an historic 24-18 win in Paris against France.
Cardiff Blues' star Martyn Williams grabbed a brace of tries while Stephen Jones was the star with the boot to set up the win for Mike Ruddock's side.
Ireland entertain France in the next round of games while Wales will fancy their chances at Murrayfield against Scotland.
A potential Grand Slam and therefore Championship deicder between the sides looms on the last weekend of the competition on 19 March.
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