France storm Aviva to shatter Ireland's Grand Slam dreams and take pole position in Six Nations race

France have dashed Ireland's Grand Slam hopes and possibly their Championship ones too. 

IRISH GOODBYE: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony salutes the fans. Pic:: Liam McBurney/PA Wire.

Six Nations: Ireland 27 France 42 

France stormed to a resounding victory to end their losing run against Ireland on Saturday as the home side’s Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam dreams were shattered and their title defence hangs in the balance with one game left to play.