Connacht calmed themselves and drove steadily into Blues territory and won a straightforward penalty chance, only for Andy Dunne to hook his kick horribly.

BBC: Blues 58-0 Connacht

Another penalty for not rolling away at a ruck allowed Hook to kick his second penalty, bringing Wales back to just 6-7 behind as the half-hour mark approached.

BBC: Wales 19-13 Ireland

Ireland's discipline again failed them, but this time in front of the posts, Hook sent his kick sailing through the uprights for Wales' first points.

BBC: Wales 19-13 Ireland