Ireland find some Six Nations form with France win

ByReuters

Updated 11/03/2019 at 12:33 GMT

Ireland finally found some Six Nations form on Sunday by handing France a hammering that was flattered by the 26-14 scoreline to keep alive their remote chance of back-to-back titles ahead of next weekend's finale of games.

Jonathan Sexton (R) of Ireland celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the Guinness Six Nations match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland.

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After misfiring in an opening loss to England and getting stuttering wins over Italy and Scotland, the defending champions completely overwhelmed the French with tries from Rory Best, Johnny Sexton and Jack Conan opening up a 19-0 halftime lead.

The bonus point was secured just before the hour when Keith Earls's 30th international try made him Ireland's joint second highest try scorer and it would have also made for a record defeat at the hands of the Irish were it not for late tries from Yoann Huget and Camille Chat.

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