Six Nations | Group Stage
Mar 10, 2019 at 3pm UK
26-14
Reaction
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt delighted as Ireland underline World Cup credentials in France victory
Ireland delivered a dominant display against France.
Mar 10, 19:28
![Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates scoring their fourth try with team mates on March 10, 2019 Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates scoring their fourth try with team mates on March 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland impress to beat France and sustain slender Six Nations title hopes
Rory Best, Johnny Sexton, Jack Conan and Keith Earls all crossed for Joe Schmidt's side.
Mar 10, 17:08
Head to Head
Feb 3, 2018 4.45pm
Feb 25, 2017 4.50pm
Feb 13, 2016 2.25pm
Group Stage
France
10-9
Ireland
Medard (69')
Oct 11, 2015 4.45pm
Feb 14, 2015 5pm
Form Guide
Build-up
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Guirado: France won't be distracted by Johnny Sexton
The Les Bleus captain is not interested in targeting Ireland's talisman in Dublin.
Mar 9, 16:35
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
5 talking points ahead of Ireland's clash with France in Dublin
The defending champions are third in the standings after winning two of their three matches so far in this season's Six Nations.
Mar 8, 15:49
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt believes Ireland have been marked men after 2018 success
Ireland boss has pointed to the All Blacks as a side able to cope with the pressure of their status in world rugby.
Mar 8, 15:19
![Sean Cronin pictured in March 2016 Sean Cronin pictured in March 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Easterby: Cronin's World Cup hopes not dented by omission from Ireland squad
Cronin made his full Six Nations debut aged 32.
Mar 6, 16:43
![Arthur Iturria pictured in February 2019 Arthur Iturria pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France flanker Arthur Iturria ready to tackle Ireland's 'wall of green'
Clermont flanker cannot shake off thoughts of Ireland's last-gasp 2018 victory in Paris.
Mar 6, 14:53
![Sean Cronin pictured in March 2016 Sean Cronin pictured in March 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hooker Sean Cronin dropped from 37-man Ireland squad after poor Italy display
Cronin has paid the price for an under-par performance in Rome.
Mar 6, 11:45
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland have no problem with Sexton venting frustrations over patchy form
Rob Kearney has defended the fly-half over his fiery temperament.
Mar 5, 18:43
![Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robbie Henshaw doubtful as Ireland delay squad announcement for France tie
The British and Irish Lions centre's recovery is going slower than anticipated.
Mar 5, 13:59
![France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019 France head coach Jacques Brunel pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France can exploit weaknesses in Ireland's game - Jacques Brunel
Les Bleus boss targets perceived problem areas in Ireland's approach.
Mar 5, 10:46
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt issues positive bulletin on fly-half duo
Ireland playmakers battling to be fit to take on France.
Mar 1, 16:49