Ireland are trying to edge their way towards the French line, picking and going. A penalty comes, they go to the corner once again.

Ireland are awarded a penalty and they go to the corner. Line out is 5 meters out.

A third try for France coming from Shanon Izar. A space opens up inside Ireland's 22 and she goes in under the posts. Sandrine Agricole converts. 19-3.

Nice kick Briggs!

Ireland show intent and France are penalised for not rolling away. Briggs slots the posts making it 12-3.

TRY FRANCE!! They get off to a great start with some powerful running from Izar. Its Elodie Portaries who goes over. Sandrine Agricole makes it 12-0 with a good conversion.

Niamh Briggs gets the second half underway!

Half time here in Pau and the home side lead 5-0. A highly competitive opening 40 minutes from both sides. Ireland have done well to prevent France from crossing a second time. They will come out looking to strike the first blow of the second half. Stay with us for second half updates.

The French have an attacking scrum with 4 minutes to half time. They knock on and Ireland have the put in.

France apply the pressure and try to suck in Irish defenders.