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Ireland

30 - 21

France

7th February 2009

17:00

Croke Park

Six Nations

Last 3 Matches

Date	Home		Away
15/3/08	Eng	33 - 10	Ire
8/3/08	Ire	12 - 16	Wal
23/2/08	Ire	34 - 13	Sco

Captain

Brian O'Driscoll

DOB	21st Jan 1979
Caps	40
Points	85
Debut	5th February 2000

Tournament Record

Overall Stats

Played	77
Wins	38
Losses	38
Draws	1
Average Pts Per Game	21
Biggest Win	60 - 13
Heaviest Defeat	6 - 46

Ireland 30 - 21 France
Saturday 7th February 2009, KO 17:00
Croke Park
Referee: Nigel Owens

Latest Match News

Ireland make the running

Ireland edged an enthralling RBS 6 Nations clash at Croke Park to claim a rare 30-21 victory over France that underlines their status as genuine title contenders.

Ireland v France

Head to head

Overall Stats

Played	17
Wins	3
Losses	14
Draws	0
Tries	16
Conversions	15
Penalties	47
Drop Goals	1
Points	264
Avg. Age
Champions	0

Overall Stats

Played	17
Wins	14
Losses	3
Draws	0
Tries	58
Conversions	38
Penalties	37
Drop Goals	2
Points	476
Avg. Age
Champions	7

(all stats from 1992 onwards, as at time of fixture)

Last 3 Matches

Date	Home		Away
15/3/08	Wal	29 - 12	Fra
9/3/08	Fra	25 - 13	Ita
23/2/08	Fra	13 - 24	Eng

Captain

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Tournament Record

Overall Stats

Played	77
Wins	53
Losses	24
Draws	0
Average Pts Per Game	26
Biggest Win	51 - 0
Heaviest Defeat	19 - 48

Team Statistics onlyinclude Five & Six Nations games from 1992 to the present day
Player Statistics onlyinclude Five & Six Nations appearances since 1992

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