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Louis Bielle-Biarrey celebrates for France. Dan Sheridan/INPHO

Ireland's Grand Slam dream over as brilliant France take control of the Six Nations

Fabien Galthié’s side won 42-27 at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland 27 

France 42

IRELAND’S GRAND SLAM dream is over following a 15-point defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon. 

The brilliant Bleus took control of the Six Nations in Dublin; Ireland second best as Fabien Galthié’s side mixed brute force and brilliant back play to secure a five-try bonus-point win.

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