Six Nations: France get back their va va voom to end Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes

By Nick Cain

Ireland............................... 27pts
Tries: Sheehan 43, Healy 77, Conan 81 Conversions: Prendergast 44, 78, 81 Penalties: Prendergast 35, 43

France................................ 42pts
Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 21, 50; Boudehent 47, Jegou 59, Penaud 75 Conversions: Ramos 47, 51, 60, 75
Penalties: Ramos 36, 56, 68
Let's hear it for “Lucky Lucu” and the French Heavy Brigade as a barnstorming second-half performance in Dublin blew the hinges of Irish hopes of another Grand Slam, and at the same time put France in pole position to win the 2025 Six Nations title.
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