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Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 14, 2015 at 5pm UK
 
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Taofifenua (71')

Ireland hold on for nervy win against France in Six Nations

By , Rugby Editor
Defending champions Ireland continue their winning start in the Six Nations thanks to an edgy 18-11 victory at home to France.

Defending champions Ireland kept up their winning start to the Six Nations with a narrow 18-11 victory over France in Dublin.

Jonathan Sexton kicked over four penalties for the hosts in a cagey first half, while Camille Lopez scored six points for France as Ireland went in 12-6 ahead at the break.

France's full back Scott Spedding battles for the ball during the Six Nations international rugby union match between Ireland and France at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on February 14, 2015© Getty Images

Penalties from Ian Madigan and Sexton gave the home side some breathing space at the start of the second period, but a try from Romain Taofifenua with nine minutes left set up a nervy finish.

However, France's task was made more difficult when Lopez missed the resulting conversion.

Les Bleus fought doggedly during the final stages in an attempt to take something from the game, only for a disciplined Ireland to hold on for the vital win.

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