Ireland keep championship hopes kicking

A week after defeating Scotland solely through the boot of Camille Lopez, France were made to taste their own medicine as Jonny Sexton helped Ireland to victory in Dublin.



The reigning Six Nations champions registered their second victory of the campaign without even needing to score a try themselves, with Sexton kicking five penalties and Ian Madigan also adding one in the second half.



Romain Taofifenua crossed in the 70th minute as France finally scored a try in this season's championship but the visitors could not find the second try and conversion that would have sealed a draw in th…