France vs Ireland LIVE: Six Nations rugby result and final score as Melvyn Jaminet seals thrilling victory

France 30-24 Ireland: Follow latest reaction from Stade de France as Les Blues ended the visitors’ unbeaten run in a Six Nations thriller

France tune-up for Ireland in battle of Six Nations favourites

Follow live reaction as France defeated Ireland in a thrilling Six Nations match in Paris. Antoine Dupont scored the opening try within two minutes as the hosts made a dream start, before Mack Hansen stole the ball from a high kick as Ireland struck back.

Melvyn Jaminet kicked France into a commanding lead at half-time only for Ireland respond thanks to quickfire scores from Josh van der Flier and Jamison Gibson-Park.

Cyril Baille put France back in control and while Joey Carbery cut the lead to three points thanks to a late penalty, Jaminet sealed the win at the death to end Ireland’s unbeaten run and put the hosts in control of the Six Nations.

It leaves France at the top of the table and with the only unbeaten record after Wales defeated Scotland in Cardiff earlier in the day. England can join Ireland, Wales and Scotland on one win with a victory tomorrow in Rome.

Follow all the reaction from the Stade de France blow:

Six Nations: France vs Ireland

• TRY! Dupont gives France lead inside two minutes: 7-0
• TRY! Ireland hit back through Hansen in fast start: 10-7
• HT: Jaminet extends France’s lead from the tee: 19-7
• TRY! Van der Flier cuts France’s lead: 22-14
• TRY! Gibson-Park crosses for quickfire score: 22-21
• TRY! France hit back through Baille: 27-21
• FULL-TIME: France hold off Ireland fight back: 30-24

[12 February 2022 18:31 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

NO TRY! France 27-24 Ireland, 77 minutes

There’s no conclusive evidence that Jaminet has got it down! What a remarkable effort from Dan Sheehan to just about keep Irish hopes alive.

It will still be France’s penalty beneath the posts. Gael Fickou has taken over the captaincy and points at goal. The time will tick over the 78 minute mark as Melvyn Jaminet lines up his kick.

[12 February 2022 18:29 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Try? France 27-24 Ireland, 77 minutes

Has Dan Sheehan held the full-back up? This would be a remarkable tackle from the young hooker. Jaminet seems a certainty to score as he escapes the clutches of Hugo Keenan but Sheehan somehow snares him, showing that oh-so-impressive turn of pace.

It looks like Sheehan’s digits but be beneath the ball as Jaminet slides over...

[12 February 2022 18:27 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-24 Ireland, 77 minutes

Penalty to France! Caelan Doris is part of the ruck and off his feet and his hand should not be there...

Advantage coming, but can France kill the game more certainly? Melvyn Jaminet slithers out of a tackle...

[12 February 2022 18:26 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-24 Ireland, 76 minutes

Again Romain Ntamack goes to the boot, putting Ireland under pressure with his high bomb. France soon win the ball back.

Deft from Gael Fickou! A surprise, skilful chip that Thibaud Flament can collect. This could be the chance to seal it.

[12 February 2022 18:25 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-24 Ireland, 75 minutes

And yet still France are prepared to play. Melvyn Jaminet throws a lineout to Romain Ntamack swiftly, and the fly-half kicks deep.

There’s an anguished cry from the Ireland bench as Mack Hansen slightly shanks his clearance. France lineout near the ten-metre line in opposition territory.

[12 February 2022 18:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-24 Ireland, 73 minutes

Ireland’s starting props have finally run out of puff - Cian Healy and Finaly Bealham on; Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong off. Dylan Cretin and Maxime Lucu are on in the French back-row and at scrum-half respectively. There are plenty of fatigued bodies out there.

[12 February 2022 18:22 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

PENALTY! France 27-24 IRELAND (Joey Carbery penalty, 72 minutes)

Joey Carbery steps up and sends the ball on a safe flight between the posts. It’s another Six Nations nail-biter.

[12 February 2022 18:21 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-21 Ireland, 71 minutes

Are France just starting to tire? The line speed seems to have dropped off slightly, though they continue to populate the ruck with bodies whenever they sniff an opportunity to counter-ruck.

Here they come. Thibaud Flament looses his footing and lands on the ball - off feet. Ireland penalty, and eminently kickable.

[12 February 2022 18:20 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-21 Ireland, 69 minutes

Gregory Alldritt stands upright in the tackle and offloads to Francois Cros, who nearly fires Gabin Villiere for the line like an arrow, drawing back his bow but not quite finding the onrushing wing with his pass.

[12 February 2022 18:18 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

France 27-21 Ireland, 68 minutes

Ireland back in possession and back on the attack. They have numbers on the left but France’s two defenders rush up to force a hurried pass, which hits the deck. Damian Penaud fly-hacks ahead. Ireland get bodies back to prevent him retreiving it.