Ireland lead but no try tally

Free-scoring Ireland could not add to their try tally but led 12-3 against reigning RBS 6 Nations champions France at half-time in a tense match at Lansdowne Road.

Ireland lead but no try tally
Sat, 08 Mar, 2003 - 14:51

Ireland 12, France 3 (half-time)

Free-scoring Ireland could not add to their try tally but led 12-3 against reigning RBS 6 Nations champions France at half-time in a tense match at Lansdowne Road.

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