The Irish women's team remain on course for a first Grand Slam title after a 15-10 win over France in Ashbourne.

Full-back Niamh Briggs was the hero for the home side, scoring a try and kicking another five points, including a late penalty to make sure of the victory.

Ailis Egan got the other try as Philip Doyle's side effectively wrapped-up the championship and will now travel to Milan next week to face Italy in a bid to claim an unprecedented Grand Slam.

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