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  1. Get Involvedpublished at 22:44 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    France had everything Ireland did not have, match was over after 60 minutes, French subs on, left Dupont and Ramos on to see out the result. Brutal from Ireland, they have not evolved but missing Hansen, Lowe, Aki and Keenan.

    Niall, Ireland

    Not a single Ireland player would get into France’s 23.

    JH, London

    Why oh why did Ireland keep kicking away possession that they failed to win in the air. The moment they kept ball in hand they come back into it. Poor tactical thinking.

    John, Pocklington

  2. 'Our concerns before the game have been reinforced'published at 22:41 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Brian O'Driscoll
    Former Ireland captain on ITV

    There was no capitulation in this Irish side, this could have been a horror show after the second Bielle-Biarrey try. There is sometimes a way to lose games and we saw that against South Africa, you don't want to be losing admirably, we are way past that but when you are 29 points behind you have to dig deep and see what is inside you. In fairness, they got 14 points.

    Our concerns before the game have been reinforced and France were only in third gear in that second half and they were able to close it out.

    I don't know outside of this 23 where we are going to make improvements in this competition.

    Dan SheehanImage source, Inpho
  3. 'We're not a responding team'published at 22:39 GMT 5 February

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    Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on his 'lack of intensity' comments: "I think you make your own luck in this game. Without the ball, I thought we lost that battle in the first half. The things like the high ball and winning the scraps on the floor, running through tackles or missing tackles etc - that's the main part of the game.

    "We certainly came off second best in that regard in the first half. Our response was gallant, but that's not what we want to be, we don't want to be a responding team. We needed to show it from the get go."

  4. Postpublished at 22:37 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Andy Farrell was pretty scathing in his TV interview.

    Stay tuned for more from his press conference to see what else he has to say.

    We'll have updates right here.

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    Six Nations France 36-14 Ireland: There's a 'hell of a lot of work to do' - Andy Farrell

  5. Postpublished at 22:35 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Grace Davitt
    Former Ireland centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    It was good to get some less experienced players minutes in a big game like that. That can only be a good thing going forward.

  6. 'Reacting when it is too late isn't how we want to do things'published at 22:33 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Jamie OsborneImage source, Inpho

    More from Andy Farrell on ITV: "I thought France were at times [exceptional] with the athletes they have and the power and their offloading ability in those kind of conditions, it's pretty difficult and it looks like they were playing a different game at one stage.

    "Showing a bit of fight and character was what was needed, it's easier to do that when you regroup at half-time and you are already points down, but fair play to the subs who came on and got a go forward for us.

    "Reacting when it is too late isn't how we want to do things but France played well. We've all been involved in this competition and know it can throw up different things so this result is not a good one for us but it has to stand for something.

    "We'll be honest, we are an honest group and we'll make sure we use this in the right manner. It's a must"

  7. Postpublished at 22:31 GMT 5 February

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    Rory Best
    Former Ireland captain on ITV

    Nick Timoney and Jack Conan really gave impetus. From Andy Farrell's point of view, he will be bitterly disappointed, but a few people put their hand up and said 'pick me I'll give you the physicality that was lacking first half'.

  8. Postpublished at 22:29 GMT 5 February

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    An Ireland fanImage source, Getty Images

    So that's where Santa goes on his holidays after Christmas....

  9. 'Lack of intensity' in Irish first half - Farrellpublished at 22:27 GMT 5 February

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    Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking to ITV: "There's a lot going through our minds at this moment in time, we're very disappointed, through something I never thought I'd say about this Ireland team, a lack of intensity in the first half.

    "Missed tackles, missing the scraps on the ground and the ball in the air, it's just intention and if that is lacking you are not going to win any international game never mind one in Paris."

  10. Postpublished at 22:25 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Grace Davitt
    Former Ireland centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    Ireland just couldn't get enough ball to threaten France. The French bench is so impactful and so was Ireland's but there was just an onslaught of power off teh France bench.

  11. Get Involvedpublished at 22:23 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    A weak Ireland team blown away by France. Big win, big shift after a decade of Irish dominance or at the worst being second. French looked very strong - for good or bad we probably saw the Six Nations decided rather earlier than normal.

    Will, London

    Good performance by France, but Ireland were, for 70 minutes very, very poor. No pace on the break and too much reliance on the kicking game. Are Ireland paying for not introducing younger players and sticking with the older ones?

    Tim, Lincoln

    France bigger, faster, stronger than Ireland and played with more flair. Ireland game now looks a bit outdated

    David, Chipping North

  12. Postpublished at 22:22 GMT 5 February

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    Paul Marshall on BBC Radio Ulster
    Former Ireland scrum-half

    France picked a fast team from 1-23 and they were so mobile and Ireland couldn't stop them.

  13. 'A joy to watch'published at 22:20 GMT 5 February

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    France defence coach Shaun Edwards on ITV: "We're very happy. I thought our attack was fantastic and we dominated possession and territory. That's unusual against Ireland, they normally do that to their opponent.

    "It [the French attack] was a joy to watch at times. You want to see it in training, it's incredible. I thought Ireland they showed they are a really good team to come back, but it was nice to get the win and the try right at the end because the fans deserved that.

    "We plays Wales away next, and we know they are very organised. I know their coaches and we have to make sure we can handle that."

  14. Postpublished at 22:18 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Paul Marshall on BBC Radio Ulster
    Former Ireland scrum-half

    France are happy to run laterally to find soft shoulders and Ireland missed far too many tackles.

  15. Get Involvedpublished at 22:16 GMT 5 February

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    Good performance by France, but Ireland were, for 70 minutes very, very poor. No pace on the break and too much reliance on the kicking game. Are Ireland paying for not introducing younger players and sticking with the older ones?

  16. Postpublished at 22:14 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    More from Doris speaking to ITV on what they need to improve against Italy: "It all starts with defence, we needed a strong defence and we didn't have it. Quite a few lessons learned and we are going to need to be better at home next week."

  17. Postpublished at 22:12 GMT 5 February

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    A dejected Ireland benchImage source, Getty Images

    Yeah, the Ireland bench is a mood.

  18. 'We were too passive defensively' - Dorispublished at 22:10 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Ireland captain Caelan Doris speaking on ITV: "We left ourselves too tall a mountain to climb in the first half. We were too passive defensively, there were 19 missed tackles which allowed them to flourish with keeping the ball alive and their attacking game.

    "The first 30 minutes we couldn't find our feet, we allowed them to get phases and score off the back. The bench made a good impact when they came on got us back into the game a bit and got our energy going so there was a bit of grit and determination in the second half. Very disappointing way to start the campaign."

  19. Postpublished at 22:09 GMT 5 February

    FT: France 36-14 Ireland

    Grace Davitt
    Former Ireland centre on BBC Radio Ulster

    Ireland gifted France too much possession and you can't be kicking so loosely to that back three

  20. Get Involvedpublished at 22:08 GMT 5 February

    FT: Ireland 36-14 Ireland

    Ireland found wanting indeed. France were simply, bigger, faster, tougher and better. Reality check for Ireland and everyone I think.

    M K, Crawley

    Unless Scotland produce some unlikely magic, it's the predicted two horse race

    Richard, Kent

    Keep the ball in two hands, offload and attack, attack, attack. That's the type of rugby we all want to watch. Allez Les Bleus!

    Wogan, Cymru