France beats Ireland to keep pace with England in Women's Six Nations
France has survived a feisty challenge from Ireland 26-7 to keep pace with unbeaten England halfway through the Women’s Six Nations.
France’s physicality prevailed in the match of the championship so far.
Ireland had three tries disallowed at a raucous Clermont-Ferrand.
World champion England defeated a spirited Wales 62-24 in Bristol.
Italy rose to third place after blowing away Scotland 41-14 in Parma in its first appearance at home in the campaign.
A new total attendance record in a single championship has been set.
More than 151,000 people were attracted across the entire 2025 tournament.
By the end of the third round on Saturday, total attendance was at more than 194,000 with two rounds to go.
France beat Ireland in Six Nations
- Ireland's hopes of a first Women’s Six Nations crown crushed after defeat in France Belfast Telegraph —
- France too strong for Ireland as their superior depth shows in Six Nations victory Irish Times —
- Ireland no match for second-half French surge in Clermont RTE —
- Ireland's hopes of a first Women’s Six Nations crown crushed after defeat in France Irish Independent —
- Ireland have no answer to France’s second-half tempo The Times —