Score and updates from Six Nations title decider as visitors surge clear - Can the hosts take a significant step towards a grand slam and an unprecedented third successive title?

France took charge of the Six Nations title race in sensational style as they produced an outstanding performance to dash Ireland ’s grand slam dreams with a 42-27 thrashing. The hosts’ hopes of an historic championship three-peat were left in tatters by a damaging defeat in Dublin,

TV channel: In the UK, Ireland vs France is being shown live and free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage of the rugby beginning at 1:25pm GMT. Live stream: Live coverage of the game is also available online via ITVX. Live blog: Follow the action this afternoon with Standard Sport’s live blog.

FRANCE have stunned Ireland on their own patch to beat the Men In Green 42-27. Les Bleus are now in pole position to win the Six Nations after their triumph in Dublin has moved the French two

SIX NATIONS favourites Ireland and France clash in a HUGE game – which could decide the fate of the Six Nations. Simon Easterby’s Irish side are unbeaten in three and on course for a