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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

That's full time here in France. Congrats to France on their 3rd place finish but both sides can hold their head's high after exceeding both nations expectations and doing themselves proud. Be sure to stay tuned for the final between England and Canada coming up in 30 minutes

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Brave play from the French. With time already up France bring play into the Irish 22. A number of phases later Guiglion crosses for her 2nd try.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ireland win the ball but a free kick is awarded to France for an early lift

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Time off as several players receive attention. We'll restart with 60 seconds on the clock and a lineout for France

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

With 3 minutes remaining Ireland build 10 phases as they crept towards the French 22. But the ball goes loose and France clear the ball up field

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ireland desperately trying to create something on halfway but the French defence hold strong and earns a penalty. The kick can't find touch as Ireland try to run from deep

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The ref is loosing her patience with the French indiscpline. She awards a penalty to Ireland much to the disappointment of the French crowd. Briggs steps up for a difficult kick from the touchline but can convert it into 3 points.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ireland are gifted a penalty from the restart for crossing. Bizarrely Briggs opts to kick to the corner. O'Brien looses the ball forward in the line out.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

A brave call from France but they change kicker with 14 minutes left on the clock. But Tremouliere steps up to give France a 2 point lead

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

France continue their dominance at scrum time and win the ball against the head in front of the Irish posts.