France: 26 Ireland: 7
Stacey Flood of Ireland is tackled by France players Pauline Barrat, left, and Siobhan Soqeta during the Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship at Stade Marcel Michelin in Clermont, France. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
Sinéad Kissane, Stade Marcel-Michelin
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Ireland’s pursuit of a first ever Women’s Six Nations win on French soil fell short at Stade Marcel-Michelin as France, once again, proved too strong.
The French keep their unbeaten home record against Ireland intact as they outscored Scott Bemand’s side four tries to one. The game was level 7-7 at half-time but France showed they are an excellent second half team.