George North inspires Wales to 22-9 win over Ireland in Six NationsREBECCA NADEN / REUTERS George North celebrates scoring Wales' second try. George North responded to criticism from his own coaches by scoring two tries for Wales in a 22-9 win over Ireland in the Six Nations on Friday, handing England the chance to clinch the title with a game to spare. As for the Irish, they stayed in second place _ three points behind England and a point ahead of Scotland. Sexton had just left the field with an innocuous-looking head injury when North put Wales 5-3 ahead in the 20th minute. After reducing the gap to six points, Ireland looked like it would take the lead when its maul rumbled to the Wales try-line.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2017 22:13 UTC