Overview
- France, which beat Ireland 26-7 on Saturday in Clermont-Ferrand, pulled away after halftime to clinch a four-try bonus.
- Ireland saw three tries overturned on video review, stopping them from building a lead despite long spells of pressure.
- France’s defense held firm with a reported 96% tackle success rate, limiting Ireland to a single maul try.
- Prop Ambre Mwayembe scored her first international try and took player of the match, while impact subs helped spark scores for Carla Arbez and Anaïs Grando.
- The result leaves France level on points with champions England, with a trip to Scotland on May 9 before a likely May 17 meeting in Bordeaux that could decide the title.