Ireland left to curse luck and lack of killer instinct as French roar back to victory

It was a particularly frustrating night for Scott Bemand's crew as a handful of tries were called back and an early surge failed to last 

NOW YOU SEE ME: Ireland's Emily Lane tackles France’s Pauline Bourdon Sansus during the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations Championship Round 3, Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand. Pic:  INPHO

Women's 6N: France 26 Ireland 7

Ireland fell to yet another frustrating loss at the hands of France as Les Bleues came out 26-7 winners at the Stade Marcel Michelin in Clermont on Saturday night.