France takes over 6 Nations lead

France takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland 42-27 in Dublin
DUBLIN -- France replaced Ireland's hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. France decisively took over the lead of the championship with a bonus-point victory and can clinch its first title since 2022 in the final round at home next Saturday when it hosts Scotland.
France without injured Dupont takes over Six Nations lead after crushing Ireland
The breadth of France's win by five tries to three, running up its highest score in Ireland, was even more impressive in the absence for the last 50 minutes of injured captain Antoine Dupont. A serious-looking right knee injury to the talismanic scrumhalf prompted France coach Fabien Galthie to cite Ireland's Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter.
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Sam Prendergast of Ireland reacts after his penalty hit the post during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via ) Ireland player ratings: Ireland’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes have well and truly been Le Crunched by France,
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