Error-strewn Ireland fail to fire against France

Ireland suffered their second loss of the TikTok Women's Six Nations after an error-strewn performance against France in Toulouse.

Having promised to put up a fight, Greg McWilliams’ side were unable to land a punch of any significance on their opponents.

And the first-half tally of 15 handling errors told its own story, with many of those mistakes coming under little pressure from the hosts.

The scrum went backwards and the lineout was a complete mess as France, who operate on a semi-professional basis, wrapped up a bonus point in the first half.

The hosts added two more touchdowns in the second half with Eve Higgins’ try the only bright spot for Ireland on a harrowing day.

France were 3-0 up when Higgins looked to have got Ireland on the board in the ninth minute when finishing off under the posts after a lovely offload from Sam Monaghan.

However, the TMO interjected to rule it out after an off the ball tackle by Dorothy Wall.

Minutes after Eve Higgins has a try chalked off, Mélissande Llorens crosses in the corner to extend France's lead. #RTERugby #FRAvIRE #TikTokW6N