Draw feels like a defeat, says Heaslip

Jamie Heaslip admitted Ireland were left with the bitter taste of defeat despite drawing yesterday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France 17-17.

The Irish squandered a 17-6 interval lead, inspired by two tries from winger Tommy Bowe, as Les Bleus struck back in the second half with a try from Wesley Fofana and six points from the boot of Morgan Parra.