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Evening Standard
Ed Elliot

Ireland 27-42 France: Les Blues run riot in Dublin to take control of Six Nations title race

Star man: Louis Bielle-Biarrey was named player of the match for his two tries - (AFP via Getty Images)

France overcame the injury loss of Antoine Dupont to blow open the Guinness Six Nations title race by extinguishing Ireland's Grand Slam dream with a crushing 42-27 win in Dublin.

Les Bleus captain Dupont - arguably the world's best player - limped from the field in the 29th minute of an engrossing showdown at a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

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