Ireland interim head coach Easterby, who lives just outside Cardiff, is married to Sarra Elgan Rees, 46, the daughter of ex-rugby union player Elgan Rees, who played for Wales. She is a Welsh television presenter, who often covers rugby union for numerous media outlets, including Sky Sports.

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby is pleased by how his side found their "way back into the game" to beat Wales despite Garry Ringrose's dismissal at the Principality Stadium.

New interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt wanted his side to be fearless in their Six Nations clash with champions Ireland and, despite a 27-18 defeat in Cardiff on Saturday, believes there is much to build on after a display full of heart and ambition.

Matt Sherratt has reiterated his spell as Wales head coach will be for three games only after masterminding an odds-defying performance that sent popularity ratings through the roof. Wales faced mission improbable against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland following 14 successive Test match defeats under Warren Gatland.