Ireland vs France LIVE rugby: Six Nations 2023 score and result as Ireland win Dublin thriller

Ireland 32-19 France: The 2023 Six Nations title could well be heading to Dublin after a brilliant win for Andy Farrell’s Ireland

Six Nations week one round-up: England struggle as Ireland make statement

Ireland underlined their status as the world’s No q team as they overwhelmed defending champions France 32-19 in a fantastic Six Nations match that absolutely lived up to its billing, delivering wonderful tries and relentless skill.

In the first-ever Six Nations clash between the world’s top-two ranked nations, a Hugo Keenan try put Ireland ahead but France hit back with a brilliant counter-attack finished off by Damian Penaud.

Ireland regained the lead with an extraordinarily athletic finish by James Lowe and added a third through prop Andrew Porter. France stayed in touch with three Thomas Ramos penalties but trailed 22-16 at half-time after one of the best 40 minutes the competition has seen for years.

The second half was tighter, but Ireland were disciplined in holding France at bay before Garry Ringrose crossed for the fourth try to cap off a superb display and end a run of three successive defeats by the French.

Relive the action from the Six Nations clash below:

Ireland vs France - Six Nations 2023 updates

• Ireland beat France 32-19 in an enthralling Six Nations showdown in Dublin
• They entered as the two championship favourites and Ireland took a big step towards the title
• FULL-TIME! Ireland 32-19 France
• 72’ - TRY! Ringrose slips out of tackles for the score (IRE 32-19 FRA)
• 61’ - DROP GOAL! Ramos bang through a drop goal to move back within a score (IRE 25-19 FRA)
• 58’ - PENALTY! Byrne slots the first points of the second half to extend Ireland’s lead (IRE 25-16 FRA)
• 38’ - TACKLE! An incredible try-saving tackle by Dupont on Hansen keeps France in touch (IRE 19-16 FRA)
• 26’ - TRY! Porter drives over from close range with france down to 14 men (IRE 19-13 FRA)
• 25’ - SIN-BIN!Atonio controversially avoids red card for high tackle as he’s sin-binned (IRE 12-13 FRA)
• 21’ - TRY! Lowe spectacularly and acrobatically finishes in the corner (IRE 12-13 FRA)
• 18’ - TRY! Penaud finishes off incredible try from one end of the pitch to the other (IRE 7-13 FRA)
• 10’ - TRY! Bealham’s pop releases Keenan to slice through the defence (IRE 7-3 FRA)

[11 February 2023 18:34 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 30-7 Wales, 77 minutes

“Who is the new captain?” Andrew Brace asks, and with the way the Welsh players look around, you wonder if they all actually know. Adam Beard is the man to step forward to take the referee’s admonishment after Tommy Reffell had gone off his feet trying to steal the ball.

[11 February 2023 18:32 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 30-7 Wales, 75 minutes

Scotland are having some fun now, result in the bag. Chris Harris is out there and the recipient of a nifty, though nugatory, offload from Finn Russell.

A nasty pass from a stand-in scrum half forces Scotland to retreat, but Wales are penalised at the next breakdown anyway.

[11 February 2023 18:30 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 30-7 Wales, 74 minutes

What can Wales take back with them? Another chance in the Scottish 22 and they go close, Taulupe Faletau carrying in and around the breakdown to ask different questions of the hosts’ defence.

Rhys Carre for the line...held up! Matt Fagerson nods his approval as Andrew Brace rewards his work. Wales have, once again, had their chances.

[11 February 2023 18:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

TRY! SCOTLAND 30-7 Wales (Blair Kinghorn try, 71 minutes)

A bonus point sealing beauty!

The broadest of smiles spreads across Blair Kinghorn’s face as he hurtles over, Scotland taken advantage of a tiring Welsh defence exquisitely.

Finn Russell lifts a little lob wedge for Duhan van der Merwe to steam on to. The wing’s stampede understandably draws three cover tacklers, leaving room on the inside for Kinghorn to collect and go in.

[11 February 2023 18:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 25-7 Wales, 69 minutes

A scrum penalty will allow Scotland a very straightforward exit.

Throw to the front, maul, earn another penalty - this is perfect for Scotland. Further up the right they go through Finn Russell’s boot as the crowd indulges in a cherry rendition of “Flower of Scotland”.

[11 February 2023 18:22 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 25-7 Wales, 67 minutes

Davies is immediately pressed into shunting duties as Wales drive the lineout. They maul in a muscular manner, making some 15 metres, but it eventually collapses under its own mass, and Scotland will have the scrum.

Liam Williams returns after his ten minutes in the bin.

[11 February 2023 18:21 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 25-7 Wales, 66 minutes

Nearly away! Rhys Carre’s eyes begin to illuminate as he picks a lovely line to the outside of Matt Fagerson, but the Scotland number eight inserts a timely hand to loosen the ball and send it spilling from Carre’s basket. Scotland survive - again!

A debut for Wales. Rhys Davies in to the second row.

[11 February 2023 18:19 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 25-7 Wales, 64 minutes

A raft of changes in the tight five: for Scotland, enter WP Nel, Jamie Bhatti and Richie Gray; exit Zander Fagerson, Pierre Schoeman and Grant Gilchrist. Wales swap in Scott Baldwin and Leon Brown for Ken Owens and Dillon Lewis.

[11 February 2023 18:18 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 25-7 Wales, 64 minutes

Wales simply must score now to have a hope, you feel. Taulupe Faletau has added a degree of stability, setting the tone with a trio of carries, and Rhys Carre follows his fellow replacement’s lead.

Scottish hands steal the ball but Jamie Ritchie is penalised again - Andrew Brace believes that he was the second contesting Scottish player, and therefore cannot be rewarded for his jackal.

This is Wales’ ninth 22 entry, by the way; Scotland have had five. Again, red zone efficiency has been the key.

[11 February 2023 18:16 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Scotland 25-7 Wales, 61 minutes

Murrayfield lifts in anticipation as Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe eat up metres with long strides up the left, but Kinghorn’s loop had taken him behind a block Jamie Ritchie, who is pinged for obstruction.