IRELAND’S dream of a second Grand Slam in three years came to a comprehensive end after France ran riot at the Aviva Stadium.
Simon Easterby’s men took an early second-half lead through a Dan Sheehan try after Louis Bielle-Biarrey had given the French a first-half lead.
However, Calvin Nash being sent to the sin bin initiated a rampant Les Bleus display as tries from Paul Boudehent, a second from Bielle-Biarrey, and Oscar Jégou put them in command.
Damien Penaud added a fifth after Sam Prendergast had a pass picked off.
Cian Healy touched down on his last home appearance for his country and Jack Conan added an injury time consolation.
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