Ireland's Keith Earls breaks through to score a try against France during their Six Nations rugby union international match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: APThe Ireland that wears the Six Nations crown finally turned up on Sunday in mastering France 26-14 at Lansdowne Road. Everything finally clicked in place as Ireland dominated France to earn a bonus-point fourth try inside an hour and lead 26-0. Two lineouts later, thrower Best got the ball back from catcher Henderson and planted it in the left corner. "Up front," he said, "we were superb in so many facets; the pressure we put on their lineout, the quality of our lineout ball, good scrum pressure, the intensity of our ball carry, the intensity of our defense.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 10, 2019 20:03 UTC