Ireland defeat hands France title (From Hampshire Chronicle)

Ireland defeat hands France title

7:06pm Saturday 20th March 2010 in

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France have won the 2010 RBS 6 Nations championship title ahead of the final match of the tournament after Ireland lost on Saturday

Marc Lievremont's side go in search of the Grand Slam against England at the Stade de France in Paris tonight safe in the knowledge the title is theirs after Ireland lost 23-20 to Scotland in the last rugby union match to play played at Croke Park, Dublin.

Les Bleus have recorded victories over Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy already this season.

Scotland's victory, thanks to a late penalty from Dan Parks, denied Ireland the Triple Crown and saw Andy Robinson's side avoid the wooden spoon, with Italy finishing sixth.