Comeback not enough for spirited Ireland Women in France

France Women 8 Ireland Women 7

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012 - 18:33

France Women 8 Ireland Women 7

The Ireland Women's team went down to a heartbreaking defeat to France in their Six Nations match after a spirited comeback bid came up short in Pau.

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