A big step on the road to another potential championship
Ireland continued their 100% start to the Six Nations with a nervous but very impressive 18-11 victory over Philippe Saint-André’s France at the Aviva.
Ireland are now developing some serious momentum, especially with a host of big name players making a winning return, as all eyes turn to a mouthwatering clash with England in Dublin.
Here’s how Twitter saw today’s win against Les Blues.
George looks like he “coughed up” that tie. #6Nations #IrelandvFrance
— Jarlath Regan (@Jarlath) February 14, 2015
O’Gara’s suit jacket gives me the heeby jeebys #6Nations #IREvFRA — Amanda Kavanagh (@GooglePuns) February 14, 2015
Oh no.. Not Wayne Barnes! #irelandvfrance — Niall McGarry (@MrNiallMcGarry) February 14, 2015
Remember, Ireland – always use a Johnny on Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/O9NIDHsnDB — Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 14, 2015
Game of penalties #IREvFRA — Mark LOLer (@_Mark_Lawler_) February 14, 2015
Massive back line we have since they got rid of the midgets huh @Gordonwdarcy?! — Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) February 14, 2015
Paul O’Connell doesn’t bleed, the blood is just looking for a way out #irelandvfrance — Sean Nolan (@SeanNolan_) February 14, 2015
Great to see my tweets have such influence on Schmidt’s decision making. #IREvFRA — Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) February 14, 2015
I’m afraid this game is a bit of a snore fest #irelandvfrance . . Here’s hoping the last 20 mins improve — Stephen Lavin (@frank_sunday) February 14, 2015
Even bad French teams in the past could thrill on the attack, but this French team is so limited with ball, they are boring. #6Nations — Ewan MacKenna (@EwanMacKenna) February 14, 2015
Rory Best – stupidity! #irelandvfrance — Robert James Webb (@robjwebb) February 14, 2015
It’s beyond me why Parra is not brought on for France #irelandvfrance — Liam Phelan (@LiamAJPhelan) February 14, 2015
Watching the #irelandvfrance match with a French friend. I’m finding her cries of despair more entertaining that the match itself. — Matthew Corbally (@Corballicious) February 14, 2015
So glad France didn’t bring their kicking boots #6Nations — Cllr JJ Magee (@jjnorthbelfast) February 14, 2015
That’s twice in a row Barnes has penalised a legal wheel.
— Neil Treacy (@neil_treacy) February 14, 2015
Is it just me or is the clock moving very slow ! #IREvFRA — Oisin Langan (@oisinlangan) February 14, 2015
Get in there Zebo! Ireland win 18-11 #IREvFRA
— Patrick McCarry (@patmccarry) February 14, 2015
Ireland , Ireland , Ireland great win v the French. Some Battle ! — Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) February 14, 2015
Cardiac arrest narrowly averted!! #6Nations
— Ross McGuinness (@rossmcguinness) February 14, 2015
Happy St. Valentine’s Day. We know you love these guys today. #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/U0Dhp5V3i5 — Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 14, 2015
‘Dad And Son!’ Brilliant pic of @Paul_OConnell with his son after the @IrishRugby win! @MRSC16 @Munsterrugby pic.twitter.com/27XpYkHH6z
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) February 14, 2015
Well, that was a bruising experience to watch, let alone to play. Well done Ireland! — Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) February 14, 2015
Jaysus, Jonny Sexton’s eye! pic.twitter.com/CwEe1ssaSV
— Eoghan O’Sullivan (@OSEoghan) February 14, 2015
Another great win. 2 done 3 to go! This team absolutely has a slam in them and who knows what else…
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) February 14, 2015
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