France cemented their position as Six Nations favourites by beating Ireland 30-24 in a pulsating heavyweight encounter in Paris.

France led by 15 points early in the second half but Ireland roared back with quickfire tries from Josh van der Flier and Jamison Gibson-Park.

Billed as a meeting between the northern hemisphere's two form sides - and favourites for this year's title - the relentlessly physical spectacle did not disappoint.

In another match Wales beat Scotland 20-17.

[Source: BBC]