Grand slam hopes for Ireland crumble

March 8, 2025 | 4:56 pm

Ireland v France - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

Ireland’s Grand Slam bid is over.

They fell to a 42-27 defeat at home to France with the visitors coming away from the Aviva Stadium with the win.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey crossed over twice in a man of the match performance.

Cian Healy came off the bench to score a try on his final appearance in green.

Dan Sheehan also became the top scoring forward in the competition’s history with a try at the start of the second half.

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