Bielle-Biarrey stars as France outplay Ireland to lay down a Six Nations marker

2026-02-05 - 22:25

France 36-14 Ireland Bielle-Biarrey scores twice in dazzling display The Six Nations is under way and already a couple of things are ­crystal clear. It is going to take a seriously good team to beat France in Paris in this year’s championship and watching them attack is already a genuine treat. Ireland were not so much beaten as outplayed by ­opponents who will be even more dangerous with a dry ball at their disposal. Never mind the argument about brief in-game adverts during ITV’s coverage. Irish fans would ­probably have preferred a total 80-minute blackout or, failing that, an entire evening of cookery programming. Instead those back at home had to watch the visitors being ­repeatedly sliced and diced by ­apparently ravenous hosts. Talk about eating your greens. Continue reading...