Overview
- France dominated the opening 50 minutes, leading 22-0 at half-time and 29-0 early in the second half en route to a five-try, bonus-point win in Paris.
- Defence coach Shaun Edwards said France did to Ireland what Ireland typically do to others by controlling possession and territory.
- Ireland’s replacements Nick Timoney and Michael Milne added late consolation tries after the result was effectively settled.
- Farrell condemned the first-half display and initiated a frank internal review, seeking an immediate response with Italy visiting Dublin next week.
- Reports recorded roughly 35–38 missed tackles for Ireland and noted key absences through injury, with Tadhg Beirne acknowledging the bonus-point result strengthens France’s title position.