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Dan Sheehan was one of five Irish try-scorers on a magnificent night. Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Six Nations Report

Brilliant Ireland open Six Nations defence with bonus-point win against France

Andy Farrell’s side produce brilliant display to win the championship opener in Marseille.

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France 17-38 Ireland

IRELAND PROVED THAT they remain the team to beat in the Six Nations as they opened their defence with a magnificent five-try win against France in Marseille.

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries in a 38-17 win at the Stade Vélodrome.

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