Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France.
France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener
Men's Six Nations
France (22) 36
Tries: Bielle-Biarrey 2, Jalibert, Ollivon, Attissogbe Cons: Ramos 4 Pen: Ramos
Ireland (0) 14
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