France vs Ireland LIVE: Women’s Six Nations result, final score and reaction as France secure bonus point win

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Nicole Cronin kicks a conversion during the Women’s Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales (Getty Images)

Ireland are still searching for their first win of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations after being overwhelmed 40-5 by France in Toulouse.

Outside centre Eve Higgins crossed under the posts for the visitors in the 56th minute but it was a lone highlight on a difficult afternoon at the Stade Ernest-Wallon.

It was the second time Higgins had touched down but an earlier try was ruled out by the TMO.

Ireland were hampered by a high penalty count but having trailed 26-0 at half-time, leaking four tries in the process, they improved after the interval.

Livewire France scrum-half Laure Sansus ran in tries in each half to emerge as the most effective player for the hosts, who have now collected a maximum 10 match points after two rounds.

France vs Ireland

• TRY! FRANCE 26-0 Ireland (Clara Joyeux)
• HALF TIME! France 26-0 Ireland
• TRY! FRANCE 33-0 Ireland (Laure Sansus)
• TRY! France 33-5 IRELAND (Eve Higgins)
• TRY! FRANCE 40-5 Ireland (Emilie Boulard)
• FULL TIME! FRANCE 40-5 IRELAND

[2 April 2022 18:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 19-19 Scotland, 68 minutes

Both sides kick ball away, recogising a need to play in the right areas with the game so tight.

The crowd boos as Jasmine Joyce is clattered after kicking and attempting to chase. No call as of yet from the officials..and TMO Chris Assmus is content there is no foul play.

[2 April 2022 18:23 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 19-19 Scotland, 67 minutes

Changes for both sides - Scotland are required to bring on a qualified front rower, with late call-up Anne Young on at loosehead, and captain Rachel Malcolm perhaps a surprising sacrifice.

Last week’s super sub Donna Rose replaces Cerys Hale at tighthead for Wales. Her first involvement isn’t the best, over-excited and driving too soon against a Scottish scrum containing only seven players.

[2 April 2022 18:21 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 19-19 Scotland, 66 minutes

The home crowd are enjoying this! A delectable kick from Elinor Snowsill is weighted beautifully for Lisa Neumann, who takes at a canter. She swerves inwards to make more inroads into the Scottish half.

Not quite! A pass fails to find safe hands and Wales knock-on.

[2 April 2022 18:18 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TRY! WALES 19-19 Scotland (Kelsey Jones try, 64 minutes)

A meaty Welsh drive and Kelsey Jones is the buried beneficiary! Smart thinking from Wales, going to the maul against a Scotland pack shorn of a body, and after Jones hits her jumper and hurries to the back, the locomotive gets chugging.

Jones survives the tackle of Megan Gaffney arriving from the side and over the replacement hooker goes. Elinor Snowsill takes over kicking duties but fails to find the mark. It’s all tied up in Cardiff!

[2 April 2022 18:17 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Yellow card! Leah Bartlett is sent to the sin bin, Wales 14-19 Scotland, 63 minutes

Leah Bartlett collapses under pressure, and as promised, off she is sent for a ten-minute sit down.

With the yellow card drawn, a shift of strategy for Wales, kicking to the corner.

[2 April 2022 18:16 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 14-19 Scotland, 62 minutes

Bethan Lewis replaces Alex Callender as Wales earn another scrum penalty. Joy Neville warns Rachel Malcolm that her front row must scrummage legally - Wales will check if Scotland can heed the warning as Lillicrap again prepares with the rest of her front eight to pack down.

[2 April 2022 18:14 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 14-19 Scotland, 61 minutes

Oof, that is some shove from Wales! Scotland are very nearly driven right back over their own line, and a few fans are confused by the sharp blast of referee Joy Neville’s whistle - but the arm is not quite fully upright. Just a penalty...

And to little surprise, Siwan Lillicrap indicates that she wants the scrum.

[2 April 2022 18:12 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 14-19 Scotland, 60 minutes

But again the door is shut. The maul stalled, and then legally collapsed - Scotland’s scrum feed.

Keira Bevan is replaced by Ffion Lewis at scrum-half for Wales.

[2 April 2022 18:10 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 14-19 Scotland, 59 minutes

It’s in kicking range but there is no thought of anything but a punt for the corner from Elinor Snowsill. Wales fancy a third try...

Strong defence from Scotland! Wales try a move at the front of a feigned maul, with Siwan Lillicrap rounding but finding unexpected resistance on the blindside. The number eight cleverly releases the ball into Scottish hands to ensure it will be another Welsh lineout.

[2 April 2022 18:09 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Wales 14-19 Scotland, 58 minutes

Kayleigh Powell appears poised to break through as she takes a wide pass but she loses control of the ball. Scotland were offside, so it will be another Welsh penalty. Wales skipper Siwan Lillicrap inquires as to why Scotland are yet to be formally warned.