Six Nations: Was Ireland's defeat in Paris a moral victory or a missed opportunity?
As soon as the final whistle sounded in the Stade de France, Ireland fans began the debate on where to place the defeat.
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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.
Galthie not thinking of France's Six Nations chances despite Ireland win
France head coach Fabien Galthie said he is not thinking about winning the Six Nations despite Saturday's impressive 30-24 victory over Ireland.
James Ryan rues 'indiscipline' in heat of French battle
Stand-in captain James Ryan admits indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing their Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam hopes in Paris.
Indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing Grand Slam hopes – lock James Ryan
Stand-in skipper James Ryan admits indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing their Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam hopes in Paris.
France beat Ireland to take control of 6N
France have underlined their status as Six Nations favourites but had to hold on for a 30-24 win over Ireland at the Stade de France after having scored their opening try in just 70 seconds.
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.
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.