Ratings: Carbery leads the way for Ireland on a tough night in Paris
It was a nailbiter in Paris, but Ireland were left to rue their poor first half as they fell to a 30-24 defeat against France in Round 2 of the Six Nations.
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'The result doesn't lie, congratulations to France' - Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell was quick to congratulate France on a deserved Guinness Six Nations victory as they saw off a spirited Ireland comeback.
We’ll learn from spirited display: Andy Farrell takes heart from Ireland’s loss
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists the “competition is only just getting going” after France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris.
Ireland see winning run ended as France triumph in thrilling Six Nations clash
France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory by ending Ireland’s nine-match winning run with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris
Six Nations: France claim win over Ireland with early try from Antoine Dupont
Ireland could not do enough to stop France in their Six Nations clash on Saturday after the home side took an early lead.
Saturday sports: Ireland see winning run ended as France triumph in Six Nations
Ireland have been beaten by France in their Six Nations encounter in Paris. It finished 30-24 at the Stade De France, with Ireland claiming a losing bonus point.
Six Nations: France lead Ireland 19-7 at half time
Ireland arrived in Paris without the services of injured skipper Johnny Sexton for a crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with pre-tournament favourites France.
