The final round of the Six Nations saw England went on to win the title with a 5-34 bonus point victory over Italy. France with their win over Ireland came close to the red rose team but finished second due to inferior point difference.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton admitted that his side lacked ruthlessness in the final round clash against France in Paris where they faced a 35-27 defeat.
A four-try performance from France ensured they complete a 35-27 bonus point victory over Ireland in the final round of the Six Nation tournament in Paris.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the final round of the Six Nations game against France to be played in Paris on Saturday.
France lock Bernard Le Roux will be available for his side's final Six Nations game against Ireland in Paris after his citing was dismissed by an independent disciplinary committee.
Ireland have recalled Ulster scrum-half John Cooney to the squad ahead of the final round of the Six Nations tournament against France to be played in Paris on Saturday.
Ireland have moved to the top position in the Six Nations table after trouncing Italy 50-17 in the fourth round at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.
Italy international Seb Negri has penned his latest column for Talking Rugby Union where he discusses the influx of youth in the Azzurri camp, the upcoming autumn fixtures and the importance of representing his country.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named four uncapped players in the matchday squad for the fourth round of the Six Nations clash against Italy to be played at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their postponed Six Nations game against Italy to be played on Saturday at Aviva Stadium with skipper Johnny Sexton declared fit.
Ireland's postponed Six Nations game against Italy to be played on Saturday at Aviva Stadium has been given a clearance despite increase in the country's coronavirus restrictions.
Ireland will miss the services of second-row Iain Henderson for the remainder of the Six Nations tournament after he received a three-week ban for a red-card offence while playing for his club Ulster.