Its all over and France have done enough to claim the grand slam. Ireland can however be pleased with a solid performance against an accomplished french side. Final scoreline 19-15. Thanks for staying with Ultimate Rugby.

The ladies did us proud!!

Ireland are awarded a penalty with moments left. Last play of the game here.

A scrambling Irish defense deal with a chip over the top. It will be a french scrum 5 meters out with 3 minutes to go.

A great territorial kick from Nora Stapleton brings play to within 10 meters of the french line. They go looking for their 3rd try.

A second try comes and its Gillian Bourke from the rolling maul again. France fail to cope with the powerful drive. The conversion is good. 19-15.

Alison Miller breaks showing great pace, she tries to release but the ball is spilled into touch.

Stapleton sends a nice kick to touch for a french line out on their 22.

Ireland apply pressure at the scrum and earn a free kick. The tap and go in search of a second try.

TRY IRELAND!! Gillian Bourke goes over from a rolling maul. Ireland's efforts eventually paying off. The conversion from Briggs is unsuccessful. 19-8.