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Ireland 26-0 France
It's all Ireland now and they playing with a swagger.
Jack Carty shows his footballing skills with a well-weighted kick through to pin France deep inside their half.
Ireland beat France 26-14 to keep alive Six Nations title hopes
Ireland must beat Wales in Cardiff and hope Scotland beat England
Captain Best gave Ireland early lead with try in corner
Sexton & Conan also scored as hosts led 19-0 at half-time
Earls' 30th try secured bonus-point fourth try
France score two late consolation tries
Mantej Mann
Ireland 26-0 France
It's all Ireland now and they playing with a swagger.
Jack Carty shows his footballing skills with a well-weighted kick through to pin France deep inside their half.
Ireland 26-0 France
Tony Ward
Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
That is straight from the Joe Schmidt strategy book, having studied the opposition to death. It was a lovely reverse pass from CJ Stander to send Earls in under the posts and a brilliant way to bring up the bonus point.
Ireland 26-0 France
Jim Neilly
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentator
Keith Earls overtakes Denis Hickie to become Ireland's second-highest try-scorer of all time behind Brian O'Driscoll.
He was like the proverbial hot knife through beurre.
Ireland 26-0 France
That's Johnny Sexton's last involvement as he is replaced by Jack Carty. Captain Rory Best also makes way in what could be his last Six Nations home game.
The supporters are off their feet.
Keith Earls (con Johnny Sexton)
Ireland secure the bonus point with a pre-planned move right off the training ground.
Ireland throw the ball to CJ Stander at the back of the line-out, before the number eight breaks off and feeds Keith Earls back inside.
The winger runs a brilliant line and has the gas to sprint clear and dot down over the line.
Johnny Sexton adds the conversion.
Ireland 19-0 France
Tempers are beginning to flare in the Irish capital and Peter O'Mahony is at the heart of it. Now now boys.
Ireland 19-0 France
The hosts have a go at the scrum but the move fizzles out and Ireland win the penalty.
We all know what happens next.
Johnny Sexton gently prods the ball into touch for another line-out.
Ireland 19-0 France
Tony Ward
Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Garry Ringrose is playing the complete game today. He is one of three Ireland players haring up in that chase and finally snags Antoine Dupont after the France scrum-half had evaded Jacob Stockdale
Ireland 19-0 France
The ball is lumped long and Jacob Stockdale puts on the burners in pursuit.
Antoine Dupont collects the ball behind his own line, and the Irish cavalry haul him to the ground for an Irish five metre scrum.
The Irish supporters are off their seats for the first time this half.
Ireland 19-0 France
Whatever you can do, I can do better.
Peter O'Mahony responds to the French resurgence with a turnover of his own and Ireland can steady the ship once more.
Ireland 19-0 France
'Allez Les Blues' rings around the Aviva for the first time since the game has kicked off.
Louis Picamoles gobbles up the ball on the ground and Ireland are penalised for holding on in the ruck.
France kick the penalty into the Irish half and they have another chance.
Ireland 19-0 France
It's a case of deja vu for the French.
Thomas Ramos and Yoann Huget get France on the front foot, but when the ball is recycled, a loose hand knocks the ball forward and Ireland recover possession.
Ireland 19-0 France
Tony Ward
Former Ireland fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
France have to go looking for things, to try and make things happen.
In the opening four minutes of the second half they have put together more constructive rugby than they managed in the first forty.
That in turn could create opportunities for Ireland to counter.
Ireland 19-0 France
It's France's turn to kick the ball deep into Irish territory for a line-out of their own.
Mathieu Bastareaud carries hard and Les Blues go through the phases but they are struggling to create anything to concern the Ireland defence.
The ball is knocked on in midfield and Ireland have a scrum to relieve the early pressure.
Ireland 19-0 France
France have started well and they win the penalty inside their own half for a high tackle on Antoine Dupont.
Incidentally, that is only the second penalty Ireland have conceded this afternoon.
Ireland 19-0 France
Malcolm O'Kelly
Former Ireland international on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
Joe Schmidt wants to make a statement and have his team put the hammer down.
This championship could come down to tries scored and did they take their opportunities in matches like this.
He'll them to stick to the plan, don't get too fancy, keep at it, keep the pressure on and keep control.
Johnny Sexton hoists the ball high into the Dublin sky and we're back underway...
HT: Ireland 19-0 France
The French have made their way back to the pitch first.
Is that a show of intent ahead of the second period?
HT: Ireland 19-0 France
Simon Gleave
Head of sports analysis, Gracenote
Quote MessageIreland have never had a bigger half-time lead than this against France in the competition's history. France last failed to score in the first half against Ireland in 1999.
HT: Ireland 19-0 France
Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
It's been a fantastic half from Ireland. They've pinned France down and I'm delighted to see Johnny Sexton have such a great game.
We could be more tries up. It's great to see Ireland with their mojo back.