Ireland 32-19 France: Six Nations favourites earn bonus point victory over the defending champions

Ireland 32-19 France: Hosts justify world number one status with a bonus point win over the defending Six Nations champions, ending the visitors 14-match unbeaten run

  • Ireland scored three tries in a stunning first half at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
  • Garry Ringrose sealed victory with a try in the closing stages of the second half
  • The clash was the first time the top two ranked sides met in a Six Nations match

Ireland came out on top in a battle between the top two ranked teams in the world, with the Six Nations favourites earning a bonus point victory over the defending champions.

Hugo Keenan, Andrew Porter and a controversial James Lowe try gave the hosts a half-time advantage at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, with Damian Penaud scoring for France in a superb first half.

The world number one ranked side sealed victory when Garry Ringrose added a try late in the second half.

Ireland justified their world number one ranked status by overcoming France in Dublin

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