Six Nations: France crowned kings of Europe

France were crowned kings of Europe in Paris this afternoon as they collected the Lloyds TSB Six Nations championship and the Grand Slam with a record demolition of Ireland.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2002 - 17:09

France were crowned kings of Europe in Paris this afternoon as they collected the Lloyds TSB Six Nations championship and the Grand Slam with a record demolition of Ireland.

Fly-half Gerald Merceron was at the heart of what turned into a total destruction of the visitors, combining his imaginative running play with a deadly boot which produced 16 points.

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CourtsRugbySix NationsPlace: EuropePlace: ParisPerson: Gérald MerceronPerson: Clive WoodwardPerson: Bernard LaportePerson: Serge BetsenPerson: Nicolas BrusquePerson: Aurelien RougeriePerson: MerceronPerson: Olivier MagnePerson: BetsenPerson: Keith WoodPerson: Peter ClohessyPerson: Tony MarshPerson: Damien TraillePerson: Imanol HarinordoquyPerson: Olivier BrouzetPerson: Pieter De VilliersPerson: Fabien GalthiePerson: ClohessyPerson: GalthiePerson: François GelezPerson: GelezPerson: MarshPerson: BrusqueEvent: Lloyds TSB Six Nations ChampionshipEvent: Grand SlamOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Celtic
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