Off-form Ireland women get another painful French lesson

France 18 Ireland 6: Ireland women’s poor record in France continued after they slipped to defeat on Saturday with an error-ridden performances in Perpignan.

The reigning champions opened their campaign with a win over Wales last weekend, and face a tough task away to England at Twickeham next time out.

Ireland had never won in France, but they were on a four-game winning streak in the Six Nations, since they lost to the French in last year’s championship.