France's rugby team overpowers Ireland in Six Nations title defence

Francebegan itsSix Nationstitle defence with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win againstIrelandon Thursday.

France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France. France led 29-0 thanks to prolific left wingerLouis Bielle-Biarrey's second try, but Ireland rallied with two second-half tries.

Bielle-Biarrey scored the first try in th