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Owen Doyle: Some decisions made in the Ireland v France game were utterly bizarre
Antoine Dupont injury should draw attention to major problem at the breakdown in rugby
French marauders show how big a reset Ireland will need for World Cup cycle
Even with talisman Dupont forced out by injury, Les Bleus brought a brutal end to the green party in Dublin
Cian Healy on loss to France: ‘This is professional sport. You suck it up’
Rampant France ensure veteran prop’s final home outing for Ireland ends in disappointment
Ireland left with broken dreams and bad taste after France defeat
Only a freakish turn of events could stop France from claiming the Six Nations title
Ireland need help from Celtic cousins if they are to complete Six Nations hat-trick
France look odds-on to take title after their stunning win in Dublin
Tap And Go competition winner: Easterby bemoans Ireland’s failure to take their opportunities
Louie Shortall won our rugby writing competition for 12-16 year olds and attended the game on Saturday
Three Ireland players avoid disciplinary action over incidents in loss to France
France captain Antoine Dupont confirms he ruptured cruciate ligament
French power game blows Ireland off the park as Grand Slam hopes obliterated
A stunning 24-point salvo in 12 minutes by France turned the game on its head
Five things we learned from Ireland’s comprehensive Six Nations defeat to France
France punish Irish indiscipline and profligacy; Differing opinions over Dupont injury; No answer to French scoring spree; France’s split personalities
French media reaction: Cavalry deliver but fallen soldier Dupont leaves sour note
French bomb squad explode in Ireland’s face with Oscar Jegou’s performance in midfield the highlight
TV View: France’s lack of ‘optionality’ mattered little when Ireland’s wings were already clipped
Donal Lenihan’s sombre tone summed up our collective deflation
Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes up for loss of Antoine Dupont with some sorcery of his own
The leggy French winger conjures up two tries to make light of the absence of his injured captain
Ireland v France: Les Bleus run riot to win in Dublin – As it happened
Ireland beaten 42-27 at the Aviva Stadium
Ireland boss Simon Easterby pinpoints chances not taken and ones given up too easy
Interim head coach questions referee’s decision not to penalise France in lead-up to Paul Boudehent’s try
Fabien Galthié: ‘We feel bad for Dupont. In terms of the action, in my opinion it was reprehensible’
France have cited Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter for the incident that injured the French captain
James Lowe sorely missed as Ireland forced to go without his extensive bag of tricks
Calvin Nash called into action shortly before kick-off after Lowe went down injured during the warm-up
Ireland 27 France 42: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium
Two yellow cards had Ireland on the back foot for most of the game
Ireland at their collective best can overcome French force and flair
With so much on the line, proceedings at the Aviva are sure to be far from dull
Three yellow cards do little to halt France against Ireland U20s
Visitors take 22-12 victory at Musgrave Park
Gerry Thornley: Rugby must put an end to forward-laden benches
For this weekend’s Six Nations fixtures, there will be 35 replacement forwards to just 13 backs
Ireland v France build-up: Latest Six Nations news ahead of decisive game
Team news, expert analysis and everything else you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations action
French captain and talisman Antoine Dupont happy to stay under the radar - for now
Dupont plays down Thierry Henry’s visit to French camp in build-up to game against Ireland in Dublin
Matt Williams: France have the power and unpredictability to put Ireland in a spin
Ireland, including their replacement forwards, must perform at their best to prevail in what promises to be a belting Six Nations clash
Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray: In the words of friends and colleagues
Leinster stalwart and inspirational Munster pair have served Ireland with distinction over their long careers
Ireland v France will see mouthwatering clash between two of the best players in the world
Whoever wins this Six Nations title decider, the odds are that one of the world’s two best players will play a key role
‘It’s class being part of driving the bus’: Finlay Bealham on growing with Ireland and facing France
The prop hopes to cap a landmark appearance by helping Ireland move closer to another Six Nations win
Ireland under-20 eye rebound win over France in Six Nations Championship
Home side hoping for return to winning ways after disappointing result on last day out against Wales
Thibaud Flament now identified as a weapon of choice in France’s second row
Dubbed an ‘ovni’ (UFO) because of his unconventional path to international rugby, Flament will look to invade Irish space
Ireland v France: Caelan Doris returns for crunch Six Nations clash
Simon Easterby names his team to face France at the Aviva Stadium
Jamie Osborne offers flexibility for Ireland in effort to hold off French firepower
Simon Easterby picks 23-year-old to partner James Lowe on the wing
Ireland v France: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s fourth game of this year’s championship
Ireland v France: Romain Ntamack returns as France go with 7-1 bench split
Outhalf missed last two France games after red card against Wales in round one of Six Nations
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