Rampant French end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes

https://www.odt.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/odt_story_opengraph_1200w/public/story/2025/03/2025-03-08t164015z_1172047397_up1el381ab1k1_rtrmadp_3_rugby-union-nations-irl-fra.jpg?itok=gnDGcb_M

French players celebrate their victory over Ireland. Photo: Reuters France moved into pole position for the Six Nations title on Saturday, withstanding an early Antoine Dupont injury to thrash Ireland 42-27 with a blistering second half that dealt a likely fatal blow to the hosts' hopes of a record third title in a row.

×