Ireland suffered a 25 points to 22 defeat to France in today’s crucial Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium.
First half tries from Fergus McFadden and Tomas O’Leary helped Declan Kidney’s side into a deserved three-point lead at half-time.
But France gradually worked their way into the lead and scored a try that helped them into a ten point lead.
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Jamie Heaslip’s try set-up a frantic finish, but Ireland’s best chance came up just short as Sean Cronin knocked-on with the try-line at his mercy.
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Meanwhile, Munster were beaten by 19 points to 18 by Benetton Treviso in their Magners League clash in Italy.
