French renaissance building nicely as Les Bleus see off Ireland


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 01 Nov 2020

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - France v Ireland - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 31, 2020 France’s Charles Ollivon and Ireland’s James Ryan in action REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS (Reuters) - France claimed their best Six Nations result in nine years after beating Ireland 35-27 on Saturday, with coach Fabien Galthie insisting his team's revival is only just starting.

Les Bleus finished second in the championship behind England on points difference, going close to a first title since 2010.

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