Tries from Jonny Sexton [2] and Andrew Trimble proved crucial, despite some missed kicks at goal, and frantic defence in the closing stages was needed to end a five-year wait for silverware. An emotional Brian O’Driscoll played from start to finish and joked that it was “farcical” after he collected his second man-of-the-match award in a week.
France hit the front after two minutes when Ireland openside Chris Henry was penalised for not releasing. Maxime Machenaud’s, Sexton’s goal-kicking understudy at Racing Métro, slotted the ball over to make it 3-0. An isolated Dave Kearney was the next Irishman to be pinged by Steve Walsh and Machenaud extended the lead.
Louis Picamoles was in rampaging form as he knocked Paul O’Connell back when the lock attempted to shut him down. O’Driscoll attempted to stop Dimitri Szarzewski in his tracks and needed treatment for a cut to the eye. Ireland maintained their composure, however, and scored on their first, extended trip to the French 22. Chris Henry flicked a lovely pass to Sexton off the back of a strong maul and the out-half dived over. He missed his conversion to the right of the posts.
Irish hopes soared after 27 minutes after Conor Murray sniped off a ruck, following a fantastic O’Driscoll line break. The scrum-half found Trimble in support and the winger dotted down by the posts. Sexton chipped over the extras and Ireland led 12-6.
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France edged ahead after 30 minutes when Remi Talé’s cross-field kick found Yoann Huget on the right wing. He sprung higher than Rob Kearney and batted the ball down for teammate Brice Dulin to pouch and dive over. Machenaud added a composed touchline conversion. Ireland had the opportunity to go into the sheds two points up at half-time but Sexton missed a penalty — from the same spot as his first conversion effort — to the left of the posts.
France began the second-half at break-neck speed but Paul O’Connell’s breakdown steal brought Ireland relief and field position. A kicking war ensued for two minutes until, with 47 on the clock, Trimble broke at pace up the right flank. The Derry native should have backed himself but passed to O’Driscoll, who was hauled down short of the line. O’Connell kept Ireland on the front foot as he arrived on the scene and Murray reached the ruck to pop a pass for Sexton to grasp possession and jog over to touch down under the posts. He added the conversion and a nerve-jangling penalty on 52 minutes.
France struck back after 62 minutes following sustained pressure on the Irish line. Cian Healy was fortunate not to be yellow carded for going off his feet in an effort to stop Picamoles but it mattered not as Szarzewski bulled his way to the post and scrambled over. Machenaud chipped over the conversion as Joe Schmidt freshened up his troops, bringing on Iain Henderson, Marty Moore and Eoin Reddan.
Paul O'Connell was immense for the Irish cause. Billy Stickland / INPHO
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Ireland lost Sexton on 68 minutes as he was felled by Mathieu Bastareaud, who led with an elbow when confronted with the out-half. Ian Madigan came on in his place for his first involvement in the tournament. The Leinster man’s first task was to watch an Irish scrum implode and Jean-Marc Doussain badly miss a penalty attempt from 35m.
Doussain went in from the side, with five minutes on the clock, after excellent burrowing ruck work from Henderson. Ireland won the line-out and sought to play the game out in the French half. Two minutes were eaten up but Walsh pinged Henderson for going off his feet. France could not find touch with their penalty but Rob Kearney chose to pump an up-and-under that he lost to Bastareaud. Damien Chouly thought he had clinched the game but, with Ireland relieved, the video official called it forward.
A final scrum needed to be won. It was lost against the head but O’Connell and Devin Toner combined to win a penalty at the death and capture a famous win.
Scorers for Ireland
Tries: Sexton (2), Trimble
Conversions: Sexton (2)
Penalties: Sexton
Scorers for France
Tries: Dulin, Szarzewski
Conversions: Machenaud (2)
Penalties: Machenaud (2)
France: B Dulin; Y Huget, M Bastareaud, G Fickou (M Mermoz), M Medard; R Tales, (JM Doussain); T Domingo (V Debaty), D Szarzewski (G Guirado), N Mas (R Slimani), P Pape (capt.), Y Maestri (A Flanquart), L Picamoles (S Vahaamahina), A Lapandry, D Chouly.
Ireland: R Kearney; A Trimble, B O’Driscoll, G D’Arcy (F McFadden), D Kearney; J Sexton (I Madigan), C Murray (E Reddan): C Healy (J McGrath), R Best (S Cronin), M Ross (M Moore); D Toner, P O’Connell (capt.) P O’Mahony (I Henderson), C Henry, J Heaslip.
Winning the 6 Nations really has to be put into perspective in terms of the measurement of it as a sporting achievement. Firstly, the clue is in the competitions name, how is it a big achievement when there are only 6 teams involved, one of which, Italy, is perpetually rubbish. The lack of competition renders the victory hollow. No doubt our Facebook and Twitter feeds will be awash with gushing as herd mentality kicks in and delirium takes over, as with the media saturation, which is essentially a case of a minority upper class promoting a minority sport which outside of Leinster and elite schools, is only played in pockets around the country.
You’re an idiot. It was 5. Italy joined. Became 6. If more want to join so be it. It’s a good sport. Just enjoy it or go somewhere else. This is a positive result for a great squad. No team are born champions.
You make a lot of valid points john but the fact that rugby is Ireland’s fourth sport makes the achievement most impressive. England is quiet similar , rugby well behind football and even cricket. Only played in pockets around the south of england
@John Byrne.
You clearly don’t like rugby as a sport and those that participate in it; and find it all a wee bit offensive. Well, I’m not to fond of golf as a sport. it’s tedious, the ridiculous clothes they wear, the various segregations but mate, I couldn’t be arsed to read, let alone comment on an article about it.
Get your sorry self a life before you die from being a bitter auld sod.
PS. Lidl are doing a special on lemons of you need to be any more bitter.
John absolutely perfectly put.only sport that offers 3 titles out of a whole 5 games.even George hook,elitist if ever there was one said 2day that the championship should b shared as it always was. RTE. Is portraying it as some sort of major world wide achievement!! Unbelievable cobblers
Get a grip u rugby buffs (oons) Italy r still whipping boys of Europe . Roll on Paris and a proper rugby nation. Italy 14 ranked. ? Yiz r havin a laff!!!
Just shows what an absolute idiot you are, posting continuously on rugby when you don’t even rate it!
spot on John! its got oh sooo popular in the last 6 years or so, its like Garth Brooks great come back. Even the women, no longer chasing rockstars, property developers, its now rugby players haha, hilarious. Yuppies games, that and golf :/ also the fave sport of the overweight meat heads, they feel they fit in… eh somehow.
The only team to beat are NZ, until then it just doesn’t matter f*** all.
Thanks Donal and Vince, good to see there are people who see through this fake orgy, @AJ McLoughlin, you’d love New Zealand in the spring, and the sheep
Vince. I love hurling and rugby. No need to choose, boy. Now, if someone were to come up to me after Cork win an all-Ireland and say “sure, it’s a game only played seriously in 9 counties, and only 3 or 4 are in contention in any year, so an all-ireland is no biggie” then they would be the same sort of shower of misery guts that you lot are. Yesterday was a massive achievement given our history in this competition, our history against France, in Paris, and topping two teams who could both expect to be WC finalists at least. Now, the 70′s are calling and they want their attitude back. Bye now.
I was in a packed pub in rural co.laois last night…the reaction from a group of people you would normally associate with gaa only were on their feet clapping and cheering Irish tries and the final whistle. This Irish team is full of men with real character, honesty and class..thats why people from all classes and all places watched last night…and cared..I Hardly watch soccer anymore..just doesn’t bring out any passion in me. To see what these players do for their country, putting their bodies on the line like they do, people really buy into that…regardless of their address..d4 or Donegal or doonbeg or timahoe..
From Giant’s Causeway in Co.Antrim to Mizen Head in Co.Kerry we can be proud to be Irish and to win the 6 nations. And what better weekend than st Patrick’s!
Say what you like about Sexton, but he scored 17 of 22 points including 2 tries him and our defence ultimately won us the match. Great send off for Brian O’Driscoll, Thank you for the memories. Six Nations Champions Wooooooooooo
Yahoo…. Was driving home from work in Chicago listening radio one! Jumped out car in street stopped traffic jumping in air!! Delighted!!
Thanks BOD for everything u gave in Irish jersey u legend!!
I honestly think thats the most excited/nervous ive been watching an Irish sporting event since Italia 90 against Romania….including the game in Cardiff to win the Slam. What a match and what a performance! To think we won this without O’Brien Ferris Bowe and Zebo…all Lions and Luke Fitzgerald and D Ryan too.
Im excited for Irish Rugby. I know Joe Schmidt has his knockers, especially outside of Leinster, but he along with Plumtree has brought a confidence and consistency to Ireland that will make us hard to beat in next years World Cup. Trimble wouldnt have been many peoples first choice on the wing in the last couple of games with Bowe and Zebo back to full fitness but he was immense today.
A fitting end to a magical career of BOD and a fantastic effort from the entire Irish panel throughout the 6 nations. It’s sad it had to end but for me BOD just got better and better as time went on. Definitely the best player I’ve seen play the game as consistently as he has. Will be missed but happy retirement BOD.
Have to agree but how about we celebrate the win first and leave the negitive s**t for another time? And who the hell is red thumbing the positive comments here? Allez le vert
Ok James thank you but no need to report the comment, just after hearing Ireland ladies won 19-15 . So Ireland win both grand slams and qualify for the rugby World Cup. Well done to both squads
Ok thanks heard Ireland had won and qualified for the World Cup , pity the women had a great year and were grand slam champs but this year they were not as good obviously .
Should have been Trimble, im guessing BOD got it because it was his last game….Im really glad France took off their outhalf and inside centre, both of who were having stormers. Might have made a difference in the last 10 mins.
True but how sad are those people that they open up a story about Rugby just so they can red thumb it. Personally I dont care about red thumbs…unless they leave a reason for it I just assume its probably left by a saddo with nothing to say.
Cause who were not a rugby nation Donal?
Anyway Ireland is an incredible Sporting Nation punching way above its weight with international heavyweights in So many sports, with such a small population and little money invested in most of those sports, compared with the others.
So be proud.
Or just go to bed.
Silly me, John, I forgot that begrudgery was part of the Irish genetic make up. Must have been a tough call for the begrudgers knowing that if France had beaten us, England would be champions.
Brilliant win! Well done to all the players and coaching staff, a great achievement and great for BOD to end it on a high.
Next time a bit less dramatic though ok ? To be 30 points up in the last minute would be nice!
Only joking, great stuff lads !
Congratulations from Switzerland… Had to watch it alone as my irish wife decided to go on a girls weekend, but enjoyed it anyways… Everyone who beats the french is my friend…..
Sexton is not a front line penalty taker and this has to be addressed. Best out half from open play but just misses too many kicks that would be straightforward for the likes of farrell or halfpenny et al
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Proud to be Irish!! Great end to BODS career!!
C’est le grande victoire
Won’t be a rooster milked in Paris tonight
Wonderful ,,thanks to all these great guys , does anyone know how Jonathan Sexton is. Hope he is ok ..
He walked up and collected his medal so am guessing he is fine
Winning the 6 Nations really has to be put into perspective in terms of the measurement of it as a sporting achievement. Firstly, the clue is in the competitions name, how is it a big achievement when there are only 6 teams involved, one of which, Italy, is perpetually rubbish. The lack of competition renders the victory hollow. No doubt our Facebook and Twitter feeds will be awash with gushing as herd mentality kicks in and delirium takes over, as with the media saturation, which is essentially a case of a minority upper class promoting a minority sport which outside of Leinster and elite schools, is only played in pockets around the country.
Yawn, John. Back to bed now and take your medication.
Nice blinkers Colin
John don’t be a killjoy, embrace it for godsake!! Well done lads, great achievement
Ahhhhh gwayyyyyy
Obviously John you’d have done so much better yourself. You know so much about everything…twerp.
Gobshi*te!!!!!!!
Em. It’s like that because they’re the 6 top nations of Europe. Try learning something about it before you try commenting. Dumbass!
So, only the top 6 nations should compete in any sport Brendan? Bit of a stupid comment.
I dont care john, we won. I hope you miserable as f**k
You’re even
I gave your comment a green thumb John because I think you need some positive energy… #champions
Thanks Barry, I would have preferred a red though, green thumbs are like Kryptonite to me
You’re an idiot. It was 5. Italy joined. Became 6. If more want to join so be it. It’s a good sport. Just enjoy it or go somewhere else. This is a positive result for a great squad. No team are born champions.
@john byrne…Hilarious!
You make a lot of valid points john but the fact that rugby is Ireland’s fourth sport makes the achievement most impressive. England is quiet similar , rugby well behind football and even cricket. Only played in pockets around the south of england
We have some special breed of idiots in this country.
@John Byrne.
You clearly don’t like rugby as a sport and those that participate in it; and find it all a wee bit offensive. Well, I’m not to fond of golf as a sport. it’s tedious, the ridiculous clothes they wear, the various segregations but mate, I couldn’t be arsed to read, let alone comment on an article about it.
Get your sorry self a life before you die from being a bitter auld sod.
PS. Lidl are doing a special on lemons of you need to be any more bitter.
John absolutely perfectly put.only sport that offers 3 titles out of a whole 5 games.even George hook,elitist if ever there was one said 2day that the championship should b shared as it always was. RTE. Is portraying it as some sort of major world wide achievement!! Unbelievable cobblers
Sorry pal john has nailed it
The red thumbs say otherwise.
John. I dont mean to offend but are you simple?
Who spilled your drink john?
Another muppet!!
John why watch it so? Clown
To quote your very self Donal.
Get a grip u rugby buffs (oons) Italy r still whipping boys of Europe . Roll on Paris and a proper rugby nation. Italy 14 ranked. ? Yiz r havin a laff!!!
Just shows what an absolute idiot you are, posting continuously on rugby when you don’t even rate it!
You posted that nonsense last week
spot on John! its got oh sooo popular in the last 6 years or so, its like Garth Brooks great come back. Even the women, no longer chasing rockstars, property developers, its now rugby players haha, hilarious. Yuppies games, that and golf :/ also the fave sport of the overweight meat heads, they feel they fit in… eh somehow.
The only team to beat are NZ, until then it just doesn’t matter f*** all.
Hurling is the ultimate field sport , be proud of it instead of pretending to be part of the gang.
Thanks Donal and Vince, good to see there are people who see through this fake orgy, @AJ McLoughlin, you’d love New Zealand in the spring, and the sheep
Vince. I love hurling and rugby. No need to choose, boy. Now, if someone were to come up to me after Cork win an all-Ireland and say “sure, it’s a game only played seriously in 9 counties, and only 3 or 4 are in contention in any year, so an all-ireland is no biggie” then they would be the same sort of shower of misery guts that you lot are. Yesterday was a massive achievement given our history in this competition, our history against France, in Paris, and topping two teams who could both expect to be WC finalists at least. Now, the 70′s are calling and they want their attitude back. Bye now.
By that reasoning you can argue that hurling is also a minority sport.
Ur some clown
Trimble’s best game ever in the green jersey
Trimble has put an end to the Zebo debate – and I am from Munster.
Trimble has been a revelation. Today he was magnifique.
I can’t remember a better performance from an Irish winger in Paris.
Who actually red-thumbed this comment? Trimble was like a man possessed.
Wot about an irish hooker in Paris ???
No nails left!!
Me either..and pretty sure I pulled out a fair chunk of hair too.worth it though.what a game . carnage in paris tonight I reckon!!!
Unbelievable tension… Sensational result… Great day to be Irish and a result fitting of O’Driscoll’s career!
Won’t b a cow milked in D 4 tonite!!!
There will plenty of milking done tomight
I was in a packed pub in rural co.laois last night…the reaction from a group of people you would normally associate with gaa only were on their feet clapping and cheering Irish tries and the final whistle. This Irish team is full of men with real character, honesty and class..thats why people from all classes and all places watched last night…and cared..I Hardly watch soccer anymore..just doesn’t bring out any passion in me. To see what these players do for their country, putting their bodies on the line like they do, people really buy into that…regardless of their address..d4 or Donegal or doonbeg or timahoe..
Nerve wrecking
Congrats to Ireland well deserved
All the best BOD
From Giant’s Causeway in Co.Antrim to Mizen Head in Co.Kerry we can be proud to be Irish and to win the 6 nations. And what better weekend than st Patrick’s!
Mizen Head is in Cork.
Not if we turn the place upside down tonight :)
**Corcaigh
I am not ashamed to admit I cried like a baby
Pussy!
Same here!!
You’re not the only one. Such a game. And such a fitting end to O’Driscoll’s career. Absolutely over the moon here.
I genuinely feel emotional. Pride is supposedly a deadly sin, but feck it!
Well call me a sinner, Jamie…
Me too Helen
No thanks, got one already
Sorry that was for Twoggy
Well done Ireland
That was a war, what a win and what a way for Brian to bow out. Amazing stuff.
Just would have been so disappointing if Brian O’Driscoll only went down in history with one championship, justice done tonight
Deffo, he deserves every credit. A real nice fella too, fine ambassador for the country. Feel very proud of him and all the lads, can’t say much more.
Trimble unbelievable today surely first choice now some of the hits he took were huge what a warrior.
Say what you like about Sexton, but he scored 17 of 22 points including 2 tries him and our defence ultimately won us the match. Great send off for Brian O’Driscoll, Thank you for the memories. Six Nations Champions Wooooooooooo
Yahoo…. Was driving home from work in Chicago listening radio one! Jumped out car in street stopped traffic jumping in air!! Delighted!!
Thanks BOD for everything u gave in Irish jersey u legend!!
Colm you would want to be more careful, jumping out in front of traffic is crazy and could have caused an accident.
Chicago and rugby….?
#INBODWETRUST
3.15am in Singapore, can’t sleep now. Well done Ireland and Brian. Best team won.
Has to be Irelands greatest ever sporting hero . Cheers to you Brian O Driscoll
Unbe-f**king-lievable!!! Yessssss!
Brian o driscoll is one of the all time greatest players and showed it tonight
One of the all time greatest RUGBY players which narrows it down a bit!!
Thanks for that Donal. No-one would have figured that out. We’re not confused now.
I’m sure Rory Mcelroy would’ve played much better tonight assuming he was Irish this week
@john
HON THE IRISH……………
Rob Kearney….. Your a lucky #$@&+?
Well i cried like a man, I punched my buddy while doing it
Epic, just epic! Finally the French turned up for a game and we beat them at their best… Makes it all the sweeter! A hugely deserved victory!
Well done Ireland… just well done… :’)
Wonderful and well-deserved.
great day for ireland and not a politician in the country to hijack it for photo opportunities
I honestly think thats the most excited/nervous ive been watching an Irish sporting event since Italia 90 against Romania….including the game in Cardiff to win the Slam. What a match and what a performance! To think we won this without O’Brien Ferris Bowe and Zebo…all Lions and Luke Fitzgerald and D Ryan too.
Im excited for Irish Rugby. I know Joe Schmidt has his knockers, especially outside of Leinster, but he along with Plumtree has brought a confidence and consistency to Ireland that will make us hard to beat in next years World Cup. Trimble wouldnt have been many peoples first choice on the wing in the last couple of games with Bowe and Zebo back to full fitness but he was immense today.
I was absolutely glued to it. I nearly shit myself when the ref called forward pass on the French try!
Heart specialists across the entire island have been experiencing a massive increase in demand for their services since the match started.
I still need one to dislodge it from my throat and place it correctly behind my ribs…..
:)
Me heart!!! What a game. My thoughts go to paddy Jackson should have been there.
Ah jaysus
Jackson was there. Just not in the 23 man squad but he was in Paris.
You couldn’t have written it. I’m so happy for them, so happy to be Irish! So long, BOD. You earned it
A fitting end to a magical career of BOD and a fantastic effort from the entire Irish panel throughout the 6 nations. It’s sad it had to end but for me BOD just got better and better as time went on. Definitely the best player I’ve seen play the game as consistently as he has. Will be missed but happy retirement BOD.
BOD?? U mean Drickers?
#TearsOfPride
Sexton done well stoll cannot kick
In English??
Have to agree but how about we celebrate the win first and leave the negitive s**t for another time? And who the hell is red thumbing the positive comments here? Allez le vert
Cian what about trimbles try scoring record now???? ;)
F#$king savage win. I’m even giving the green thumbs to the trolls, for the day thats in it
Explain to me what r the trolls?
Apparently I’m one!!
Thanks be to God, and thanks be to Bod
Did the ladies win?
F**k off
Can’t get the result of irish ladies game? Is it on tv today
Apologies. I thought you were trolling. Ill report my own comment
No, they lost unfortunately.
Ok James thank you but no need to report the comment, just after hearing Ireland ladies won 19-15 . So Ireland win both grand slams and qualify for the rugby World Cup. Well done to both squads
The womens match was on RTE last night before the under 20′s match.
Sorry Lashes but it was the other way around, Ireland scored 15, France 19, awful shame!
Ok thanks heard Ireland had won and qualified for the World Cup , pity the women had a great year and were grand slam champs but this year they were not as good obviously .
Winston Churchill David Cameron Maggie Thatcher are ye listing .
Who got man of match
Brian o Driscoll of course
Ah stop two weeks in a row, surely should have been sexton
BOD, but should have been Trimble
Should have been Trimble, im guessing BOD got it because it was his last game….Im really glad France took off their outhalf and inside centre, both of who were having stormers. Might have made a difference in the last 10 mins.
So so so happy for the boys and joe. What a game. Go on the Irish!
On such a positive day and a great result, why are so many comments getting red-thumbed?
The. Usual. Suspects. Who funnily are very quiet atm.
This may come as a shock to you Mark, but not everyone likes rugby, sit down and mull over that for a bit
True but how sad are those people that they open up a story about Rugby just so they can red thumb it. Personally I dont care about red thumbs…unless they leave a reason for it I just assume its probably left by a saddo with nothing to say.
Yet youre still here john
A great comment Ger, you put that troll John Byrne back into his box.
Jonny lighten up.
Cos were not a rugby nation
Cause who were not a rugby nation Donal?
Anyway Ireland is an incredible Sporting Nation punching way above its weight with international heavyweights in So many sports, with such a small population and little money invested in most of those sports, compared with the others.
So be proud.
Or just go to bed.
Silly me, John, I forgot that begrudgery was part of the Irish genetic make up. Must have been a tough call for the begrudgers knowing that if France had beaten us, England would be champions.
Should have been a french penalty at the end
Wrong. It was a maul. Ireland scrum which walsh called
For what?
Should have been a knock forward when France got the try but…..ce la vie
Exactly right Pat.
Ireland deserved victory no doubt. Sextons kicking a bit disappointing but otherwise heroic.
French gave their all. To their credit were magnanimous in defeat.
Fantastic match.
I know big Paul was sublime… Does anyone else think he should have let Brian lift the trophy ??
Wot
Brilliant win! Well done to all the players and coaching staff, a great achievement and great for BOD to end it on a high.
Next time a bit less dramatic though ok ? To be 30 points up in the last minute would be nice!
Only joking, great stuff lads !
Congratulations from Switzerland… Had to watch it alone as my irish wife decided to go on a girls weekend, but enjoyed it anyways… Everyone who beats the french is my friend…..
great match and great win.
Thank god for pape not being able to pass. One gutsy performance from the paddies. Hats off to ye.
Sexton get your razor out now. Fantastic game. Well done all
D’Arcy is the one with the beard Mary.
Sexton promised to shave it off if they won the championship.
Sexton is not a front line penalty taker and this has to be addressed. Best out half from open play but just misses too many kicks that would be straightforward for the likes of farrell or halfpenny et al
Brilliant by Leinster
Was wondering when you lot would crawl out from under your bridge. What f**king ever, be as bitter as you want, nobody cares
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One turnip on the pitch at ft
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What great win. Any chance the team be in parade to Moro , what great welcome home it would be