Ireland have been beaten 42-27 by France in this afternoon’s crucial Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland trailed 8-6 at half time but a dominant second half from France saw them race into a 42-13 lead with 7 minutes to play.
A spirited last period saw the Irish score two converted tries but it wasn’t enough to prevent Les Blues coming away with a bonus-point win.
With the full time report from the Aviva, here’s Alec McDonald…
Ireland will play Italy in the final game of the tournament next weekend in Rome.
