Sheehan out as Ireland name team for clash with France

Ireland will be without hooker Dan Sheehan for Saturday’s blockbuster Guinness Six Nations clash with France but Conor Murray has been passed fit for the Aviva Stadium showdown. Andy Farrell has made just one enforced change to the starting line-up which dispatched Wales with Sheehan missing out to a hamstring injury.

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Sexton ruled out of clash with France

Ireland will be without captain and fly half Jonathan Sexton as they head to Paris this weekend for their highly anticipated Six Nations clash with France. The Leinster man has been sidelined by a hamstring strain and will be replaced by Joey Carbery.

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Ireland fall short against in form France

A gallant Ireland came up agonisingly short in their attempt to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive as they fell to a narrow 13-15 defeat against France in Dublin. Tries from captain Charles Ollivon and winger Damian Penaud proved crucial for Les Bleus.

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Ireland pick up bonus point against France to say in touch

Ireland secured a bonus point victory over France at the Aviva Stadium today to stay in contention for the Six Nations title. Rory Best, Johnny Sexton, Jack Conan and Keith Earls all went over for trys.

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