Saturday sports: Ireland see winning run ended as France triumph in Six Nations

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Saturday Sports: Ireland See Winning Run Ended As France Triumph In Six Nations
Andy Farrell's side were unable to recover having trailed by 22 points to 7 at one stage in the second half. Photo: PA Images
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Rugby

Ireland have been beaten by France in their Six Nations encounter in Paris. It finished 30-24 at the Stade De France, with Ireland claiming a losing bonus point.

The visitors scored three tries, with Mack Hansen, Josh Van Der Flier and Jamison Gibson Park all crossing over.

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But Andy Farrell's side were unable to recover having trailed by 22 points to 7 at one stage in the second half.

Earlier, Wales beat Scotland by 20-17 in Cardiff.

GAA

A late goal from Jerome Johnston helped Kilcoo land the All-Ireland club football title for the first time.

The Down side beat Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin by 2-8 to 13 points after extra-time at Croke Park.

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A last-gasp goal from Harry Ruddle helped Ballygunner claim a first-ever AIB All-Ireland club hurling title.

The substitute struck with the last puck of the game to help his side to a 2-17 to 1-19 win over Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny.

It's the first time a club from Waterford has claimed the All-Ireland crown.

Dublin have their first win of this year's Allianz Hurling League Division One campaign. They overcame the challenge of Antrim by 2-19 to 2-15 at Corrigan Park.

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Henry Shefflin's Galway have beaten All-Ireland hurling champions Limerick in Division One of the Allianz Hurling League.

The Tribesmen secured a 0-27 to 1-18 victory at the Gaelic Grounds, with Gearoid Hegarty sent off for the hosts in the second half.

All-Ireland senior women's football champions Meath have made a winning start to their Division One campaign.

The Royals beat Cork by 2-7 to 1-8 at Pairc Tailteann this afternoon.

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Premier League

Manchester City have re-established a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Norwich at Carrow Road.

Earlier, Seamus Coleman was among the goals for Everton as he scored the opener against Leeds. The Toffees were 3-0 winners at Goodison Park, while Brighton beat Watford 2-0.

It finished goalless between Brentford and Crystal Palace.

In the lunchtime kick-off, Manchester United were held to a one-all draw by Southampton.

Aaron Connolly was on the scoresheet for Middlesborough today. The Republic of Ireland international netted in their 4-1 win over Derby in the Championship.

Irish Under-21 international Joel Bagan scored for Cardiff in their 2-1 loss to Millwall.

Chelsea's Club World Cup final with Palmeiras of Brazil has gone to extra-time.

It finished 1-1 after the 90 minutes, with Romelu Lukaku scoring the Premier League club's goal.

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