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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Jennifer Troncy loose the ball forward as she tries to dig it out of a ruck. Chance now for Ireland to clear their line if they can win this scrum

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

A strong carry from N'Diaye takes France into the Irish 22 as the French look to retake the lead. 17 minutes remain

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Le Duff's kick fails to find touch. Paula Fitzpatrick runs it back at pace. She gets brought down but the tackler fails to roll away and the ref awards Ireland a penalty which Briggs converts from a considerable distance.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ireland managed to get a number of phases together and break into the French 22 through Briggs. But just as they look to threaten they concede a penalty to allow Le Duff clear her lines

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The first 20 minutes of the first half has started like the first with a very fast pace and both sides looking to attack from everywhere

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

It looks like Le Duff's confidence may have taken a hit. With a penalty in front of the posts on the Irish 22 the flyhalf neglects the shot at goal and opts for the line out. After securing the ball France loose the ball forward. Ireland clear their line through Briggs.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

What ever the French coaching staff had to say at half time appears to have worked. The French look like a different team this second half.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Some hard work up front pays dividends for the French out wide. After a strong maul from the French the Irish got sucked in, allowing Le Duff find Guiglion out wide to cross in the corner.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Ireland gather the restart but Fleming goes off her feet at the ruck. Chance now for Le Duff to level the game

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

We're back under way from the boot of Le Duff