Murphy drop-goal gets Ireland off mark

A Geordan Murphy drop-goal from 40 metres out has got Ireland off the mark in their Six Nations clash with Grand Slam holders France at Lansdowne Road.

Murphy drop-goal gets Ireland off mark
Sat, 08 Mar, 2003 - 14:07

Ireland 3, France 0

A Geordan Murphy drop-goal from 40 metres out has got Ireland off the mark in their Six Nations clash with Grand Slam holders France at Lansdowne Road.

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