Ireland and Wales open Six Nations campaigns with a frustrating draw

Ireland and Wales played out a 16-16 draw on Sunday, the first between the two sides in Dublin since 1974. As a result, neither side will be able to compete for a Grand Slam or Triple Crown, but both still have realistic chances of going for the overall title. Defending champions Ireland started the better of the two sides, shooting out to a 13-0 lead before Wales pulled things back to lead, and Jonny Sexton then drew level with a late penalty. A Conor Murray try started off Ireland's charge for a third successive title, but Toby Faletau scored just before the half, while Rhys Priestland kick…