US EditionFrance Survives Feisty Ireland Test to Stay on England’s Heels in Women's Six Nations
France scored three second-half tries and stayed on England’s heels in the standings after Ireland had three first-half scores ruled out by the TMO.
- On Saturday, France defeated Ireland 26-7 in the Women's Six Nations at Stade Marcel-Michelin, securing a bonus-point victory that keeps France level with unbeaten England halfway through the championship.
- Despite controlling 61% possession and 73% territory in the opening half, Ireland saw three potential tries disallowed by the TMO, leaving the game tied 7-7 at halftime when Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald scored their only try.
- A dominant second-half surge saw tries from Anais Grando and Lea Chambon secure the bonus point before a 17,000-strong crowd in Clermont. France's replacement players made immediate impact in the second half.
- Flanker Axelle Berthomieu anchored the French defense with 25 tackles, stifling Irish momentum. Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald's try was Ireland's only success despite 12 visits to the French 22.
- With two rounds of the tournament remaining, France remains in contention for the title alongside unbeaten England, continuing the team's trend of dominant second-half performances that has defined their championship run.
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France's XV won its third game in the six-nation women's tournament against Ireland (26-7) on Saturday at Clermont-Ferrand and can now be set for a final against England.
The Toronto Star
France survives feisty Ireland test to stay on England’s heels in Women’s Six Nations
France survived a feisty challenge from Ireland 26-7 to keep pace with unbeaten England halfway through the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.
Thanks in particular to an Ambre Mwayembe de gala, the French team is still in the race for the Grand Slam after winning against Ireland (26-7) on Saturday.
After their two consecutive successes against Italy (40-7) and Wales (38-7), the Blues fought very well against Ireland. Not everything was perfect, but the envy was there, especially during the period and the Habs took the ascendant until they won 26-7 and thus took the lead in the standings.
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