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Painful lesson in Paris for Ireland
Ireland were forced to hand over their 2009 Grand Slam bragging rights on Saturday as a top-class French outfit proved a point in Paris, winning 33-10.
http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,16024_5947204,00.html
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Impressive France tame Ireland
Marc Lievremont's France team announced themselves as the true Six Nations favourites on Saturday in Paris with a dominating 33-10 win over last years Grand Slam Champions, Ireland.
http://www.rugbyrugby.com/tournaments/six_nations/story_13210194501.php
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BBC Six Nations coverage
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/default.stm
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Times online Rugby Union coverage
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next test:
Feb 26
Wales v France
Millennium Stadium
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Feb 26
Wales v France
Millennium Stadium
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