Before we bring the curtain down on this opening Six Nations weekend, we'll end with a drum roll and a grand announcement. [Dramatic pause]. Because James Haskell has been voted as your Six Nations player of the weekend. Well done, James, a Blankety Blank chequebook and pen is in the post.
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The first weekend of many is over and has left us wanting more. Injury-hit England opened with a deserved victory, which would have surprised many, favourites Ireland coughed and spluttered in their win over Italy, while the French used their power and brawn to beat the promising Scots.
And, perhaps best of all, new heroes have emerged: Finn Russell, Jonathan Joseph, Camille Lopez, Tommy O'Donnell inspiring and setting hearts racing.
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Abbie MacEachin: Awesome game from Scotland, shame France held on to it! @finn_russell is my new hero!
Nathan Parry: Good effort Scotland! Unfortunately too many silly mistakes for me. Some great rugby today though
Carwyn Price: What a brilliant game, so entertaining, both played some nice rugby
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Louis Peteranna: Great to watch, just unlucky not to win. There's a lot of good points to take into the next game against Wales
Sebastian Morrison: Another passionate, gutsy defeat for Scotland in Paris. When will they turn these close losses into close wins?
Iain McLaren: Year ago I'd have been happy with score, now I'm disappointed. Shows how far we've come and how far still have to go.
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Wales U20s v England U20s (19:30 GMT)
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The Red Button coverage is over, but the rugby isn't. England and Wales' under-20s are about to kick off, which is a match you can watch on the Welsh channel S4C.England Rugby tweet: The calm before the storm in the U20s changing room. Can they follow in the footsteps of the Senior side?
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC Red Button
"There was a lot of discussion about Wales' training methods, they have done a lot of fitness work and it has been done to make sure they last the tournament. So we will see them stay strong throughout the tournament, but the big thing is confidence and we'll see next week how that has been affected by Friday's defeat by England."
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC Red Button
On George North: "Hibbard comes in and you see the collision. It's a surprise for the Welsh management not to have seen that, when it was there for everyone to see, and I think there will be serious questions asked."
Gabby Logan and co have turned their attention to Friday night's showdown between Wales and England, and specifically the management of wing George North after the winger suffered heavy head blows in each half of the 21-16 defeat.
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JavelBleach Thought #Wales & #England both looked the most accomplished of the 6. We'll see better next round.
Oliver Milne: We threw away a lot of chances. But some progress. Wales should be interesting.
Nathan Parry: Good effort Scotland! Unfortunately too many silly mistakes for me. Some great rugby today though #bbc6nations
Vote
This is your one-minute warning because the vote for the Six Nations player of the weekend is about to come to a close. Will George Ford get your vote? Or James Haskell? Sutart Hogg? Jonathan Joseph? Tommy O'Donnell? Chris Robshaw? Finn Russell?
The result will be announced here, but small-print fans can get into the nitty-gritty of how the vote works over on our terms and conditions page.
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC Red Button
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"Finn Russell is a comfortable ball player but the thing we have not talked about is his bravery. He is incredibly brave with the ball and that is going to be very important next week when Scotland take on Wales."
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC Red Button
On Finn Russell: "I really like the way he plays, he gets the ball in strange positions but every time he manages to create some gaps and he can get his head up and kick the ball. He is very clever and for a young player he is doing really well."
Finn Russell makes an impression
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC Red Button
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"I really liked Finn Russell's ambition and attitude tonight. He was willing to take things on and have a crack at anything. And even when he missed that drop goal - and it was a bad miss - he immediately put it behind him and didn't get cowed by it."
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Our friends at Opta tell us that France have never before failed to score a try in their 15 Six Nations matches against Scotland. Something to chew on on Saturday night. Or maybe not.
Coach reaction
France 15-8 Scotland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter speaking to BBC Sport: "There were some really good things that went on out there, but we are obviously disappointed. We created opportunities and took the initiative and varied our play well. Our defence was good but we perhaps turned the ball over too much and that cost us.
"The guys worked very hard and we will look at how we can turn that hard work into more points.
"We have a big game against Wales next weekend but we will analyse this one and then move on."
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Not a word is being said in the Scotland dressing room. The players exhausted and perhaps thinking about the fine margins and the bounce of the ball. What if Tim Visser had intercepted? What if the ball had bounced kindly for Finn Russell?
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Abbie Mac Eachin: Awesome game from Scotland, shame France held on to it! @finn_russell is my new hero!
Clive Marshall: Scotland unlucky today they showed a lot of fight plus great coverage all round by the #bbc6nations
StuartTogneri: What if. On another day Visser intercepts, or the ball bounces into Russells arms. That was how close the margin was. Bad luck.
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC Red Button
"Scotland can be hugely proud of the performance. I think that they looked more dangerous than France, despite having less of the ball which sounds like a strange thing to say, but is true."
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC Red Button
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"France have got some players who can really go through the defence but we need to speed up the team. France is playing strongly with power but we need to be more creative."
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on Red Button
"Scotland can be hugely proud of the performance. I think that they looked more dangerous than France despite having less of the ball which sounds like a strange thing to say, but is true."
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Former England hooker Brian Moore: Scotland brave but over-powered by the French.
Red Button coverage
If you thought the evening was over, you were wrong because Gabby Logan, Gregor Townsend and Thomas Castaignede are continuing to chat about the match on the Red Button, which you can watch by clicking this or that on the top of this page.
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Dave Somerville: Scotland will be hurting after that narrow and undeserved loss - look out Wales next week..
Adam Martin: Must be one of the most entertaining games of rugby for a while! Excellent defence and exciting attack from Scotland.
Dom Bumpstead: So so close for Scotland although well deserved by France great game.
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Jean Jacques Ellis: Castaignede is spot on, if France play like that against Wales, England et al they will get written off!
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC One
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"Scotland defended very well throughout the 80 minutes, especially when they were down to 14 men. But they probably spent too much time on the back foot and did not get enough chances to test the France defence.
"I though Finn Russell, Mark Bennett and Alex Dunbar defended really well, particularly in the second half when the French were bringing on guys of 24 stone."
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Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams: One of the best one-try games I've watched. Scotland look good, Murrayfield next Sunday will be very interesting.....
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
"I am really concerned because that was not good enough. Our creativity was not there. We have some powerful players, but there was not enough support runners around the attack. If we play like that against England or Ireland we will get smashed."
Player reaction
FT: France 15-8 Scotland
Scotland's Finn Russell, speaking to BBC One: "We are all disappointed not to get the win, we had chances but we didn't take them. It was a good try to score, just before the break and if we could have come out and backed it up we could have won but we made too many mistakes. It was a real battle out there."
Coach reaction
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France coach Philippe Saint Andre speaking to BBC Sport: "We won so we need to accept that. Scotland played very well, it is a win but we will have to do a bit better than we did tonight.
"We spent a lot of time in the Scottish half but we did not show enough variation in our play and Scotland played with a lot of spirit. They are a good team. They have good footballers and a great coach so I think the future is bright for them."
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"It has been a really gutsy performance from Scotland. They have shown ambition with the ball in hand and their defence has been excellent, but they start with a loss again in the Six Nations.
"There is a lot to take from this individually and as a team - not least shutting out the French side, preventing them scoring a try at the Stade de France."
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"Disappointed though I am with Scotland conceding that late penalty, France had all the possession in the second half. Scotland have come up short tonight but I think they can go onto next weekend's match with Wales with their heads held high."
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Neither team were able cross the whitewash after the break, but it was entertaining nonetheless. Scotland were rocked at times by the French power, but they remained rock solid. Camille Lopez's 100% record with the boot the difference.
Full-time
France 15-8 Scotland
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Scotland's wait for a victory in the Paris cauldron continues, but it was close.
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France 15-8 Scotland
Seconds to go, France with the line-out...
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Peter Hardy: The only game with fireworks this weekend was Wales v England ...the rest have been a bit boring
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France 15-8 Scotland
The crowd supporting the trumpeters with a rendition of La Marseillaise. The spectators providing their team with the sort of atmosphere which might help them creep over the line.
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 15-8 Scotland
Momentum swinging one way, then the other. Scotland penalised at the breakdown and it's in a kickable spot. Camille Lopez removes his mouth guard and is as reliable as ever.
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"This is the first time that Scotland have been in the France half for a long time and what a time to do it with four minutes left. Scotland have had more dynamism and athleticism and I believe that they can do it."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Nigel Owens' whistle blows in Scotland's favour which means the Scots visit opposition territory for the first time in what seems like an age.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"It seems France have run out of ideas here. They seem happy now just to hang on and win by four points, but that is a dangerous game to play because we all know how quickly things can change."
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France 12-8 Scotland
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Five minutes remaining. Four points in it. Finn Russell steals possession, the outside-half kicks high and chases... will he get there? He's sprinting, the ball bounces, and - oof- evades the outside-half.
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France 12-8 Scotland
France go forward again, but they've as yet been unable to inflict the mortal blow. Steely defending from the Scots.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Tim Visser put everything on the line there as he went for that pass, but, with interceptions, it is all or nothing. If you don't make them you leave a huge hole and Yoann Huget very nearly capitalised."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Cripes. Where to begin? Tim Visser gambles like a high roller in a Las Vegas casino, attempting to intercept but failing. That gives Yoan Huget the chance to go pumping and snorting down the right wing. It looks like the flyer is going to cross the whitewash - but a super tackle from Mark Bennett helps dislodge the ball from the Frenchman.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
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"Some of the Scotland defence has been outstanding - Alex Dunbar and Mark Bennett especially.
"They have been under the cosh for the last 10 minutes but it is still a four-point game as it stands."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Scotland's line-out is in full song once again. The visitors keeping possession, but it's all inside their own half. France think they've nicked the ball, but Nigel Owens signals otherwise, so the Scots can now regroup and prepare themselves for a stirring finale. Ten minutes to go.
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France 12-8 Scotland
A change in the Scotland line-up to tell you about as Ross Ford makes way for Fraser Brown in the front row. Alex Dunbar, who must have made a thousand tackles this evening, is receiving treatment but it doesn't seem too serious. Scotland with a line-out inside their own 22.
As a team, Scotland have so far actually made 109 tackles to France's 85. Adds a pedant.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Through-the-legs pass from Stuart Hogg which will be replayed throughout this championship I'm sure. But one moment you're a wizard and the next you're a muggle, as the full-back kicks out of play in the next phase of play. Five minutes remaining of Johnnie Beattie's sin bin.
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Stephanie Rutt: Come on Scotland. I need you to win for an opening weekend hat trick in the office sweep stake.
Kaylan Geekie: Not enough threat at the breakdown for #Scotland. Lack of a quality fetcher conspicuous by its absence.
Michael Nelson: Scotland will never get ahead in this game with this very questionable referee at the helm.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Scotland digging deep, delving into their seemingly infinite reserves of energy - but they will surely eventually cave in? They have a man in the sin-bin and have been on their heels for the last 10 minutes or so.
Vote
Something dramatic in Paris over the next 20 minutes could change your mind entirely, which is why you have until 19:15 GMT to cast your vote for the player of the opening weekend.
Your options are spelt out on the right-hand of this very page.
The result will be announced here, but small-print fans can get into the nitty-gritty of how the vote works over on our terms and conditions page.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Brilliant play from Finn Russell! Is there anything this kid can't do? He has just stripped the ball from a hulking French forward. That was sheer strength."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Finn Russell is performing like a veteran with a century of international appearances to his name. The outside-half steals the ball in the tackle, giving his team much-welcomed respite.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
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"We started the second half quite well, kicking a bit higher to put pressure on the Scots, but every time they get the ball they're still dangerous.
"Every time we want continuity we are too slow in the rucks and mauls to give the backs the ball - we need to speed up the game."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"I just feel that this game can still open up and it is still anyone's game. I wonder whether France could be left to rue that missed kick, only time will tell."
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Sin-bin - Jonny Beattie
France 12-8 Scotland
Fresh legs in the second row for France as the towering Romain Taofifenua replaces Pascal Pape. The lock is quickly into the action, an unstoppable maul forms from the line-out, the Scottish defence have no answer. The ball pops out - but referee says Jonny Beattie tried to stop the maul illegally so off he goes for a 10-minute break.
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France 12-8 Scotland
The battering-ram turns creator as Mathieu Bastareaud sets Teddy Thomas free down the right with with a long pass. The left wing side steps, there's a glimpse of stardust - but the French momentum dies a death.
Missed penalty - Camille Lopez
France 12-8 Scotland
Scotland have a scrum 5m from their own line, and they fold like eight deckchairs in the wind. Euan Murray, the scrummaging hero 10 minutes ago, is now the villain for falling onto his knees. Camille Lopez with another shot at the target, but his effort ricochets off the post and into Scottish hands.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"It's going to be close but Scotland are not going to win this game playing five metres in front of their own try-line."
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France 12-8 Scotland
The French rumble forward. Can the Scottish defence hold firm? The decibels inside the stadium rise... the hosts 3m from the line... they're huffing and puffing... but Pascal Pape's handling lets his team down.
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France 12-8 Scotland
The Scottish line-out, usually their ace in the pack, is creaking like an old ship, presenting the French with easy possession. And the hosts are making substitutions, Morgan Parra and Uni Atonio enter the field.
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France 12-8 Scotland
It's always important to take in your surroundings when you're on the move, but that isn't Camille Lopez's mantra as the outside-half barges into a member of the French support staff while running back to position after his penalty. She comes away from the collision unscathed, though.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
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"It is still a tight encounter and it's really up to Scotland now to take the game to France. They have had the best of the play since the restart but Scotland need to put them under pressure."
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Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 12-8 Scotland
Dougie Fife gathers the high ball but slips and slides out of play and the winger throws the ball away in frustration, which gifts Camille Lopez a chance to add to his points tally. Fife is punished for his petulance as the outside-half rattles off another penalty.
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France 9-8 Scotland
Silly mistakes from the Scots, losing line-out and then Stuart Hogg kicking the ball out on the full. The full-back raises his hand apologetically, but his team-mates won't thank him for losing 50m or so.
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France 9-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
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"Scotland are playing with a lot of confidence, they seem to have complete control in defence and they just have to keep putting France under pressure."
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France 9-8 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Scotland's defence is holding firm and they have counter-rucked very well. They have been very competitive at the breakdown and that is such a crucial part of any game.
"I think that the benches will come into play in such a physical game. I expect to see Geoff Cross, Jim Hamilton and Alasdair Strokosch all make an appearance for Scotland."
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France 9-8 Scotland
Scotland win a put-in at the scrum and, again, the players need resetting before Scotland earn a penalty with Rabah Slimani erring for the French. The Scots slap Euan Murray on the back, the prop getting the plaudits for that effort.
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France 9-8 Scotland
Iron discipline from Scotland as they soak up whatever comes their way. It needs two to stop Mathieu Bastareaud, but somehow Euan Murray and Richie Gray stop the behemoth centre, though their bones will be sore in the morning.
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Georgina Pettit: Oooo err Mrs! Didn't think it'd be this close at HT. Gotta love the passion evoked by the #RBS6Nations
Kaylan Geekie: Stuart Hogg is carving #France to pieces. Discipline & decision making needs to improve.
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France 9-8 Scotland
No sign of either team easing off the accelerator. Both continuing to attack with intent when they have possession. The French forwards rumble forward from the line-out, they've set up a honeyed platform for their backline - but Scotland steal the ball, and the hosts lose acres of ground.
Stewart Milligan: Hogg is the one who can make the difference for Scotland. Every time he gets his hands on the ball he makes something happen.
Luke: Scotland are looking fantastic! Really progressing, Quality club players are finally taking their form to country!
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France 9-8 Scotland
Jonny Gray steals French line-out ball - it's an area where the French have been having problems in this match. But the visitors lose possession and the French can reboot from inside their own 22.
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France 9-8 Scotland
But the Welshman soon emerges, and gives Finn Russell the green light to get this second half under way.
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France 9-8 Scotland
There's no sign of referee Nigel Owens so there's a slight delay to the start of the second half...
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France 9-8 Scotland
The Scots make their way out from the changing room, looking like a sloth of bears who have just awoken from hibernation; hungry and irritated and wanting to cause havoc.
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HT: France 9-8 Scotland
Ram Jam's Black Betty rings out from the sound system, but the atmosphere is more serene in the Scotland changing room, where the Scots have splintered into two groups. The forwards are getting their instructions, while at the other end the backs are plotting and scheming for the second half.
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HT: France 9-8 Scotland
Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
"We started the game well and we look good when we keep the ball in hand, but when we kick the ball back to the likes of Stuart Hogg, that makes things harder for us. Scotland are playing really well and finding holes in the France defence."
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"That was real composure from Scotland who so often get white-line fever. There they made all the right decisions. Even prop Euan Murray who found himself out there and made the offload to Dougie Fife to score."
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France 9-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
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"What a fantastic riposte from Scotland, that was absolutely scintillating rugby from them to score the try and right on the stroke of half-time too. It is no more that Scotland deserve and if they can just cut out the mistakes then I would be very happy with the performance so far."
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Try - Dougie Fife (missed conv; Greig Laidlaw)
France 9-8 Scotland
What a score! Stuart Hogg goes close, Alex Dunbar goes closer - but the Scots maintain their composure, spin it wide and replacement Dougie Fife crosses the line for a fabulous try, and his first in a Scotland shirt.
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France 9-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"I think Vern Cotter would still be quite happy with things so far. But Scotland just need to cut out the mistakes they have been making.
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France 9-3 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Scotland's defence is really looking solid but the chances they are giving France are through their own indiscipline. Vern Cotter will be telling them at half-time to make sure they give themselves some space behind the back foot and don't get too over-eager."
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 9-3 Scotland
Scotland creep offside, which gives Camille Lopez the chance to extend his side's lead and the outside-half is as cool as a cucumber which has just come out of the freezer. Or something like that.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"You get the impression that Scotland have been working hard on their defence and they have had to be at their best as the French keep trying to maraud through. They are showing an awful lot of composure out there at the moment."
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France 6-3 Scotland
Both teams are full of promise, plenty of derring-do, but lacking that cutting-egde and poise when the tryline beckons. Five minutes of the half remaining and the crowd roar in approval at every bone-crunching tackle.
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Finn Russell made a tremendous tackle in that period of play, going low on Mathieu Bastareaud. You have to when you are giving away a couple of stone because otherwise you will just be shrugged off."
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France 6-3 Scotland
It's time for France to go sashaying and charging into the opposition half. Camille Lopez is gang tackled, but attempts to pop a pass Yoann Huget but the galloping right wing cannot gather. That was close, and Scotland are off the hook.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Ah. Nothing to see. Scotland are thwarted by the toot of Nigel Owens' whistle and France are awarded a pressure-relieving kick into touch from their own 22. Off! This is a barnstorming encounter. Rory Kockott with the break down the right wing...
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Adam Martin: Great game of rugby so far!! Open, expansive and exciting from both teams! Love this competition!
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France 6-3 Scotland
End-to-end stuff at the moment in what has been a breathless opening 30 minutes, regardless of the scoreline. Fine bit of pick-pocketing by Alex Dunbar who nicks the ball and kicks it towards the left wing for Stuart Hogg to chase... Stand by!
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France 6-3 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Scotland will be very disappointed with that, and Finn Russell especially, because that drop-goal attempt was bang in front. I know they were struggling to make an impact on the France defence, but I think I would have run through another few phases.
"What was interesting in that passage of play was how Stuart Hogg came in at first receiver a number of times and always made it over the advantage line."
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France 6-3 Scotland
Finn Russell opts for the drop-goal, perhaps a touch too early for such things, and it lacks accuracy. After much promise, Scotland must pump and snort up field all again if they want to cross the line.
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France 6-3 Scotland
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Dreamy side-step from Stuart Hogg and the full-back glides to within 5m of the tryline.. The Scots are sniffing the whitewash. Forward they rumble.. Richie Gray making inroads with the posts in sight...
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France 6-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"Scotland are more than a match for France right now. If they just had the courage or conviction right now to push the ball out for a couple more passes then it might well be to their advantage."
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Missed Penalty
France 6-3 Scotland
France fail to roll away which gives Stuart Hogg an opportunity to level the match from 51m, but he undercooks it.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
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"I think tactically France are playing really well. They have some good discipline as well. The kicking game needs work and France must keep an eye on Finn Russell because he is the danger in this Scotland side."
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France 6-3 Scotland
Nigel Owens blows his whistle again, accusing the Scots of infringing - but the touch judge interrupts, and tells the referee a Frenchman was offside so Finn Russell kicks the Scots into opposition territory. Time for the visitors to breathe.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
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"France are mixing it up and I am pretty impressed in the way they are playing today. They can sometimes be a bit negative but they are trying to spin it out wide and play."
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France 6-3 Scotland
France threaten every time they attack and that must be a worry for the visitors. They're managing to stem the tide at the moment, however, and good work by the men in the boiler room, after a solid line-out, allows Greig Laidlaw to kick to touch from inside his own 22.
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France 6-3 Scotland
An unexpected early finish for Tommy Symour, who has hurt his groin. Dougie Fife replaces the right wing.
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 6-3 Scotland
Nigel Owens blows his whistle, which means the hosts have a chance in front of the posts and it's an easy one for the outside-half.
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France 3-3 Scotland
Mathieu Bastareaud barges through the midfield with the finesse of a sledgehammer, but it's effective. The French rumbling forward, moving it from left to right and they're inching ever closer to the try line.
Penalty - Greig Laidlaw
France 3-3 Scotland
The captain steps up and the ball sails between the posts. Even-stevens once again.
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France 3-0 Scotland
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"There has to be space so why are you not giving it then?" says Nigel Owens to the Scottish front-row, like a tired parent telling off a toddler for not doing the simplest of tasks correctly. It could be a long afternoon for the referee. France not engaging properly and Scotland can aim at the posts.
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France 3-0 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Fly-half Finn Russell is attacking the line, which is what we hoped he was going to do. He found himself opposite two second rows and found his way through. He likes to do that and France will now know that Scotland have an attacking threat at 10. That forces them to think and stops them fanning out wide quite as quickly in defence."
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France 3-0 Scotland
First scrum of the evening is awarded to France. It's messy stuff and referee Nigel Owens is calling for space. "It has to be shoulder-to-shoulder," pleads the Welshman. At the third time of asking, France put it in and get it out, but it isn't the sort of platform from which you can attack from so Les Rouges just boot it downfield.
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
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"Both sides you feel are sounding each other out at the moment. You just want to settle down and get some possession to see how the other side come out and that is where France are right now."
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France 3-0 Scotland
Scott Spedding into touch - quick line-out ball for Scotland and the Scottish backs are let loose in the middle of the park. Canny by the fresh-faced Finn Russell, a dummy which bamboozles the French defence. Greig Laidlaw to Johnnie Beattie, who coughs up the ball and the outside-half's good work comes to nothing.
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France 3-0 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"That was a dumb penalty for Richie Gray to give away. All France were going to do was kick into touch anyway and give possession back to Scotland. They have to avoid that sort of thing at this stage of the game."
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France 3-0 Scotland
Roars around the stadium as Scott Spedding goes on a bulldozing run, but it comes to nothing. France recycling ball, but Scotland are holding firm.
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France 3-0 Scotland
Wesley Fofana with a slight gap... Scott Spedding carries on the momentum, making the hard yards... Scotland, so far, absorbing wave after wave of red-shirted attacks on the half-way line.
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A confident start by outside-half Camille Lopez, who is making his first Six Nations start. Scotland not bothered by falling behind, they simply work their way up-field and inside the French 22 - but foolish by Richie Gray, going in from the side, and Scott Spedding has a pressure-easing touch-finder.
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 3-0 Scotland
France win a penalty despite good work by Jonny Gray in the line-out as Blair Cowan is forced to hold on - and Camille Lopez boots it over, in off the post.
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France 0-0 Scotland
Allez les rouge? Yep, France are playing in red this evening, as you may or may have not heard. They've done it before, but it was during a sepia-tinged age. It might take some getting used to. Scotland gather, boot it to touch - but Scotland then disrupt the French line-out.
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France 0-0 Scotland
Toot! That's the sound of referee Nigel Owens getting the game started. We're off!
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France, as you'd expect with 80,000-strong voices backing them, win the battle of the anthems and Tricolor flags are waved manically around the stadium. There's something in the air tonight, a promise of something magical.
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The players make the long, tension-filled walk from the changing rooms to the pitch. There's intake of breaths, the calming of nerves... hearts are beating faster and faster... the decibels are rising inside the stadium... and what sounds like Carmina Burana (though probably isn't) rings around the Stade de France.
A promising year for the Scots
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Vern Cotter's Scotland are a confident outfit these days, beating Argentina in the autumn and pushing the All Blacks close. They also have strength in depth, which is not something you could have said a few years ago. It could be a cracker.
France happy at home
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If history tells us anything, it tells us the omens aren't good for Scotland this evening. Not only do France boast a 100% home record in their opening Six Nations matches - but Scotland have beaten Les Bleus only once in 14 opening-weekend matches. That's the worst kind of record. In fact, it's the worst record of its kind in the competition.
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre speaking to BBC Sport: "It is very important for French rugby to start this tournament well. We know that it will be a physical test against Scotland. It will be an emotional Marseillaise today after what happened in January in Paris, but the players need to focus on the game."
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"Jonny Gray has the workrate, mindset and real rugby intelligence. He called the line-out in the autumn and had a success rate of more than 90%. He could be a mainstay for the side for years to come."
The picture of Jonny Gray
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The cameras focused on Jonny Gray as he was limbering up on a crisp Parisian evening and it's no wonder people are talking about the second-row because he's enjoyed a remarkable start to his international career, winning eight caps since his debut in November 2013 and - remarkably - missing just one tackle. Remarkable.
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Margaret Corbally: 2 away wins so far, can Scotland make it 3? Fingers crossed!
David Duncan: Can Scotland for once live up to the promise shown in the autumn test?? A country hopes so.
Brad Hobson: Scotland need to be disciplined early on as I think new French players may give cheap penalties if pressured.
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"We have to challenge the outside channels where the French leave space sometimes. If we are accurate we can have some success. A lot depends on what France do, but Scotland under Vern Cotter are an exciting side and I'm looking forward to it."
Team news
France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
The teams are warming-up on the pitch, so it seems appropriate to tell you who they are:
Replacements: Kayser, Atonio, Ben Arous, Taofifenua, Goujon, Parra, Tales, Lamerat.
Scotland: Hogg, Seymour, Bennett, Dunbar, Visser, Russell, Laidlaw, Dickinson, Ford, Murray, R. Gray, J. Gray, Harley, Cowan, Beattie.
Replacements: F. Brown, Reid, Cross, Hamilton, Strokosch, Hidalgo-Clyne, Horne, Fife.
Survival of the warmest?
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Gabby Logan prepared for this evening's match at the Stade de France as if she were planning on slaloming down some slopes. "Paris survival kit," the presenter tweeted, with pictures of fur-lined boots, a woolly hat and hand warmers. Fail to prepare, prepare to get frostbite, as they say.
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Scotland coach Vern Cotter speaking to BBC Sport: "I think that the players will play with enthusiasm on this the occasion of the the first match of the Six Nations. There is a desire to carry the ball and try and put the French in difficulty.
"We are focussed on making sure we can vary our play. Scotland will win here again some day, whether it is today or not we will have to wait and see. But we are going to give it our best shot."
And the wait goes on
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The '90s - Oasis, combat pants, Noel's House Party... and two Scotland victories in the French capital, the last of which came in 1999 thanks to a little help from Gregor Townsend. Will there be more disappointment in the French capital for the Scots?
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A lot has happened in the last 46 years. We've seen eight American presidents, nine British Prime Ministers; we've started tweeting, snap-chatting, Facebook(ing); lived through the first human face transplant - and the Boston Red Sox even won a World Series! But Scotland have managed just the two victories in Paris...
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Plenty to work on for Ireland then.
But if you are going to throw in a shoddy Six Nations performance then best to do it against Italy...
Now we are going to switch sights to Paris, where Scotland are chasing an away win over France.
Something they last did back in the days when Keith Wood's barber was still deploying scissors. Aimee Lewis to take you through this one.
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Keith Wood
Former Ireland hooker on BBC One
"Those two tries put a gloss on what was a poor performance by Ireland so you'd expect change against France."
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Hannah Ruddell: Game wasn't great but the win is ours!! C'mon Ireland!!
Brad Griffiths: Good win for Ireland over the pure strength of Italy.
Ryan Evans: England look favourites at the moment. Terrible performance from Ireland .Will be interesting to see how France play tonight.
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Ireland full-back Rob Kearney: "It was a slog. I don't know if it was that frustrating, any time you come to Rome that's what you're expecting. It was a bit of a shock for us losing Sean O'Brien right before kick-off, but we prepared really well so it didn't move us from our groove too much."
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Carlo Del Fava
Former Italy lock on BBC One
"When Ghiraldini got sent off, that sent a terrible message through to the team. To be in defence, to make 204 tackles in a Test match, is going to be unsustainable. There's no way you can compete while defending for that long."
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Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"It's not the kind of performance Joe Schmidt would have wanted. He'll be pragmatic, take the score and move on. You wouldn't say that was the performance of championship favourites."
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No great scenes of joy or despair at the final whistle.
Ireland know that was a well below-par performance and that they were flattered by the scoreline.
Italy can take heart from a stout performance against last year's champions.
It was not a match to get the turnstiles ticking for Italy's next home Six Nations clash though.
Former Ireland international Reggie Corrigan: "It's a typical visit to Rome, especially at this stage of the season. It's the beginning of the Championship and players haven't found a role or form yet, but we are winning so it is a case of job done and hopefully we can move on for the next game."
Gareth in Harpenden, via text: I have no idea how Ireland have gone into a 23 point lead. Credit to Joe Schmidt- he has made the national team just like Leinster who could play dross rugby and still win matches in comfort. Regardless of last night's result you have to say Ireland have to be favourites for the championship if they can play this rubbish and still win convincingly.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
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No try
Italy 3-26 Ireland
No room for sentiment.
Italy may have worked hard enough to deserve a try, but the referee is not allowed to dish out sympathy scores.
Sergio Parisse's fingertips brushed the ball forward and the 'score' is chalked off.
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Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"In my opinion, Sergio Parisse's hands just bushed the ball. It's a difficult one to call. Technically he has knocked it forward."
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Do Italy have a consolation?
It is a lovely little score if so. A flowing team move, but Sergio Parisse might have knocked on as he attempted to gather a chip ahead. Kelly Haimona dotted down regardless.
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Tommy O'Donnell, who has taken his chance well in Sean O'Brien's absence, secures the turnover as an Italian runner leaves his support behind.
The wind is sucked out of the hosts' sails.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
A late rally from Italy as they rumble up over the Ireland 22-metre line in the familiar shape of Sergio Parisse.
Luke McLean takes the ball deeper into the danger zone with neat side-step...
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Something for the home fans, or supporters of any stripe, to really get their teeth into. Tomasso Allan is at the centre of a slick runaround and out wide and Luke McLean has the space to gallop down the left wing.
Robbie Henshaw is across to snuff out the threat, but the crowd enjoyed that.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Isaac Boss has been brought on in place of Conor Murray for a late run out for Ireland.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Ten minutes to go and the heavens have opened in Rome. Absolutely pelting down and any faint hope of some decent running rugby are now surely down the gurgler.
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Former Wales No8 Scott Quinnell: Soft yellow for Italy. Amazing how it can change the mind set. Italy dug deep for so long in defence. Ireland now in total charge.
Former Ireland international Reggie Corrigan: "That's the job done from an Irish point of view. It took long enough to get there but you would hope now we will see a bit more running rugby from Ireland. The Italian heads have completely dropped now.
"Eventually, that tackle count is going to count against you. Tommy O'Donnell shows great pace and the superior fitness of this Ireland team is coming into play. Andrea Masi should have been able to take him."
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Italy 3-26 Ireland - Tommy O'Donnell (Con. Ian Madigan)
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Leonardo Ghiraldini's repeated infringements don't look so streetwise now.
With their hooker in the bin, Italy's defence suddenly looks threadbare.
Tommy O'Donnell spots a hole, shrugging off Andrea Masi and cantering in under the posts from outside the 22-metre line.
Ian Madigan flips over the extras.
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Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"It hasn't been pretty but the mauling has been very good today from Ireland, they've kept momentum going and Italy haven't been able to cope with it."
Try
Italy 3-19 Ireland - Conor Murray (con. Ian Keatley)
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Ireland finally grind a way through to the whitewash.
Nothing complicated to get your head around here. Line-out ball into the giant mitts of Paul O'Connell, an eight-man shove, and Conor Murray scoops up from the wreckage and dots down.
Ian Keatley adds the extras before being replaced by Ian Madigan.
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Italy 3-12 Ireland
Keith Wood
Former Ireland hooker on BBC One
"Ghiraldini is in there but I don't know if that's particularly cynical. I think Castrogiovanni is very lucky, you knew it was offside. It's three-to-one in terms of tackling. All the momentum has moved to Ireland."
Sin-bin
Italy 3-12 Ireland
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Maybe that will open things up.
Leonardo Ghiraldini takes a 10-minute sit-down after pushing the referee's patience too far.
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Mike Henson and Aimee Lewis
All times stated are UK
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And the winner is...
Before we bring the curtain down on this opening Six Nations weekend, we'll end with a drum roll and a grand announcement. [Dramatic pause]. Because James Haskell has been voted as your Six Nations player of the weekend. Well done, James, a Blankety Blank chequebook and pen is in the post.
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The first weekend of many is over and has left us wanting more. Injury-hit England opened with a deserved victory, which would have surprised many, favourites Ireland coughed and spluttered in their win over Italy, while the French used their power and brawn to beat the promising Scots.
And, perhaps best of all, new heroes have emerged: Finn Russell, Jonathan Joseph, Camille Lopez, Tommy O'Donnell inspiring and setting hearts racing.
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Abbie MacEachin: Awesome game from Scotland, shame France held on to it! @finn_russell is my new hero!
Nathan Parry: Good effort Scotland! Unfortunately too many silly mistakes for me. Some great rugby today though
Carwyn Price: What a brilliant game, so entertaining, both played some nice rugby
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Louis Peteranna: Great to watch, just unlucky not to win. There's a lot of good points to take into the next game against Wales
Sebastian Morrison: Another passionate, gutsy defeat for Scotland in Paris. When will they turn these close losses into close wins?
Iain McLaren: Year ago I'd have been happy with score, now I'm disappointed. Shows how far we've come and how far still have to go.
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Wales U20s v England U20s (19:30 GMT)
The Red Button coverage is over, but the rugby isn't. England and Wales' under-20s are about to kick off, which is a match you can watch on the Welsh channel S4C.England Rugby tweet: The calm before the storm in the U20s changing room. Can they follow in the footsteps of the Senior side?
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC Red Button
"There was a lot of discussion about Wales' training methods, they have done a lot of fitness work and it has been done to make sure they last the tournament. So we will see them stay strong throughout the tournament, but the big thing is confidence and we'll see next week how that has been affected by Friday's defeat by England."
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC Red Button
On George North: "Hibbard comes in and you see the collision. It's a surprise for the Welsh management not to have seen that, when it was there for everyone to see, and I think there will be serious questions asked."
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Former Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter on Twitter: "Disappointing finish. Probably too many errors in the second half when they had so little field position. Lots of positives though."
Red Button coverage
Gabby Logan and co have turned their attention to Friday night's showdown between Wales and England, and specifically the management of wing George North after the winger suffered heavy head blows in each half of the 21-16 defeat.
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JavelBleach Thought #Wales & #England both looked the most accomplished of the 6. We'll see better next round.
Oliver Milne: We threw away a lot of chances. But some progress. Wales should be interesting.
Nathan Parry: Good effort Scotland! Unfortunately too many silly mistakes for me. Some great rugby today though #bbc6nations
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This is your one-minute warning because the vote for the Six Nations player of the weekend is about to come to a close. Will George Ford get your vote? Or James Haskell? Sutart Hogg? Jonathan Joseph? Tommy O'Donnell? Chris Robshaw? Finn Russell?
The result will be announced here, but small-print fans can get into the nitty-gritty of how the vote works over on our terms and conditions page.
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC Red Button
"Finn Russell is a comfortable ball player but the thing we have not talked about is his bravery. He is incredibly brave with the ball and that is going to be very important next week when Scotland take on Wales."
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC Red Button
On Finn Russell: "I really like the way he plays, he gets the ball in strange positions but every time he manages to create some gaps and he can get his head up and kick the ball. He is very clever and for a young player he is doing really well."
Finn Russell makes an impression
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC Red Button
"I really liked Finn Russell's ambition and attitude tonight. He was willing to take things on and have a crack at anything. And even when he missed that drop goal - and it was a bad miss - he immediately put it behind him and didn't get cowed by it."
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Our friends at Opta tell us that France have never before failed to score a try in their 15 Six Nations matches against Scotland. Something to chew on on Saturday night. Or maybe not.
Coach reaction
France 15-8 Scotland
Scotland coach Vern Cotter speaking to BBC Sport: "There were some really good things that went on out there, but we are obviously disappointed. We created opportunities and took the initiative and varied our play well. Our defence was good but we perhaps turned the ball over too much and that cost us.
"The guys worked very hard and we will look at how we can turn that hard work into more points.
"We have a big game against Wales next weekend but we will analyse this one and then move on."
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Not a word is being said in the Scotland dressing room. The players exhausted and perhaps thinking about the fine margins and the bounce of the ball. What if Tim Visser had intercepted? What if the ball had bounced kindly for Finn Russell?
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Abbie Mac Eachin: Awesome game from Scotland, shame France held on to it! @finn_russell is my new hero!
Clive Marshall: Scotland unlucky today they showed a lot of fight plus great coverage all round by the #bbc6nations
StuartTogneri: What if. On another day Visser intercepts, or the ball bounces into Russells arms. That was how close the margin was. Bad luck.
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC Red Button
"Scotland can be hugely proud of the performance. I think that they looked more dangerous than France, despite having less of the ball which sounds like a strange thing to say, but is true."
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC Red Button
"France have got some players who can really go through the defence but we need to speed up the team. France is playing strongly with power but we need to be more creative."
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Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on Red Button
"Scotland can be hugely proud of the performance. I think that they looked more dangerous than France despite having less of the ball which sounds like a strange thing to say, but is true."
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Former England hooker Brian Moore: Scotland brave but over-powered by the French.
Red Button coverage
If you thought the evening was over, you were wrong because Gabby Logan, Gregor Townsend and Thomas Castaignede are continuing to chat about the match on the Red Button, which you can watch by clicking this or that on the top of this page.
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Dave Somerville: Scotland will be hurting after that narrow and undeserved loss - look out Wales next week..
Adam Martin: Must be one of the most entertaining games of rugby for a while! Excellent defence and exciting attack from Scotland.
Dom Bumpstead: So so close for Scotland although well deserved by France great game.
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Jean Jacques Ellis: Castaignede is spot on, if France play like that against Wales, England et al they will get written off!
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"Scotland defended very well throughout the 80 minutes, especially when they were down to 14 men. But they probably spent too much time on the back foot and did not get enough chances to test the France defence.
"I though Finn Russell, Mark Bennett and Alex Dunbar defended really well, particularly in the second half when the French were bringing on guys of 24 stone."
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Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams: One of the best one-try games I've watched. Scotland look good, Murrayfield next Sunday will be very interesting.....
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
"I am really concerned because that was not good enough. Our creativity was not there. We have some powerful players, but there was not enough support runners around the attack. If we play like that against England or Ireland we will get smashed."
Player reaction
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Scotland's Finn Russell, speaking to BBC One: "We are all disappointed not to get the win, we had chances but we didn't take them. It was a good try to score, just before the break and if we could have come out and backed it up we could have won but we made too many mistakes. It was a real battle out there."
Coach reaction
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France coach Philippe Saint Andre speaking to BBC Sport: "We won so we need to accept that. Scotland played very well, it is a win but we will have to do a bit better than we did tonight.
"We spent a lot of time in the Scottish half but we did not show enough variation in our play and Scotland played with a lot of spirit. They are a good team. They have good footballers and a great coach so I think the future is bright for them."
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"It has been a really gutsy performance from Scotland. They have shown ambition with the ball in hand and their defence has been excellent, but they start with a loss again in the Six Nations.
"There is a lot to take from this individually and as a team - not least shutting out the French side, preventing them scoring a try at the Stade de France."
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"Disappointed though I am with Scotland conceding that late penalty, France had all the possession in the second half. Scotland have come up short tonight but I think they can go onto next weekend's match with Wales with their heads held high."
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Neither team were able cross the whitewash after the break, but it was entertaining nonetheless. Scotland were rocked at times by the French power, but they remained rock solid. Camille Lopez's 100% record with the boot the difference.
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France 15-8 Scotland
Scotland's wait for a victory in the Paris cauldron continues, but it was close.
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France 15-8 Scotland
Seconds to go, France with the line-out...
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Peter Hardy: The only game with fireworks this weekend was Wales v England ...the rest have been a bit boring
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The crowd supporting the trumpeters with a rendition of La Marseillaise. The spectators providing their team with the sort of atmosphere which might help them creep over the line.
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 15-8 Scotland
Momentum swinging one way, then the other. Scotland penalised at the breakdown and it's in a kickable spot. Camille Lopez removes his mouth guard and is as reliable as ever.
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"This is the first time that Scotland have been in the France half for a long time and what a time to do it with four minutes left. Scotland have had more dynamism and athleticism and I believe that they can do it."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Nigel Owens' whistle blows in Scotland's favour which means the Scots visit opposition territory for the first time in what seems like an age.
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"It seems France have run out of ideas here. They seem happy now just to hang on and win by four points, but that is a dangerous game to play because we all know how quickly things can change."
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Five minutes remaining. Four points in it. Finn Russell steals possession, the outside-half kicks high and chases... will he get there? He's sprinting, the ball bounces, and - oof- evades the outside-half.
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France go forward again, but they've as yet been unable to inflict the mortal blow. Steely defending from the Scots.
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Tim Visser put everything on the line there as he went for that pass, but, with interceptions, it is all or nothing. If you don't make them you leave a huge hole and Yoann Huget very nearly capitalised."
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Cripes. Where to begin? Tim Visser gambles like a high roller in a Las Vegas casino, attempting to intercept but failing. That gives Yoan Huget the chance to go pumping and snorting down the right wing. It looks like the flyer is going to cross the whitewash - but a super tackle from Mark Bennett helps dislodge the ball from the Frenchman.
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Some of the Scotland defence has been outstanding - Alex Dunbar and Mark Bennett especially.
"They have been under the cosh for the last 10 minutes but it is still a four-point game as it stands."
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France 12-8 Scotland
Scotland's line-out is in full song once again. The visitors keeping possession, but it's all inside their own half. France think they've nicked the ball, but Nigel Owens signals otherwise, so the Scots can now regroup and prepare themselves for a stirring finale. Ten minutes to go.
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A change in the Scotland line-up to tell you about as Ross Ford makes way for Fraser Brown in the front row. Alex Dunbar, who must have made a thousand tackles this evening, is receiving treatment but it doesn't seem too serious. Scotland with a line-out inside their own 22.
As a team, Scotland have so far actually made 109 tackles to France's 85. Adds a pedant.
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Through-the-legs pass from Stuart Hogg which will be replayed throughout this championship I'm sure. But one moment you're a wizard and the next you're a muggle, as the full-back kicks out of play in the next phase of play. Five minutes remaining of Johnnie Beattie's sin bin.
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Stephanie Rutt: Come on Scotland. I need you to win for an opening weekend hat trick in the office sweep stake.
Kaylan Geekie: Not enough threat at the breakdown for #Scotland. Lack of a quality fetcher conspicuous by its absence.
Michael Nelson: Scotland will never get ahead in this game with this very questionable referee at the helm.
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Scotland digging deep, delving into their seemingly infinite reserves of energy - but they will surely eventually cave in? They have a man in the sin-bin and have been on their heels for the last 10 minutes or so.
Vote
Something dramatic in Paris over the next 20 minutes could change your mind entirely, which is why you have until 19:15 GMT to cast your vote for the player of the opening weekend.
Your options are spelt out on the right-hand of this very page.
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Brilliant play from Finn Russell! Is there anything this kid can't do? He has just stripped the ball from a hulking French forward. That was sheer strength."
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Finn Russell is performing like a veteran with a century of international appearances to his name. The outside-half steals the ball in the tackle, giving his team much-welcomed respite.
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Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
"We started the second half quite well, kicking a bit higher to put pressure on the Scots, but every time they get the ball they're still dangerous.
"Every time we want continuity we are too slow in the rucks and mauls to give the backs the ball - we need to speed up the game."
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"I just feel that this game can still open up and it is still anyone's game. I wonder whether France could be left to rue that missed kick, only time will tell."
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Sin-bin - Jonny Beattie
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Fresh legs in the second row for France as the towering Romain Taofifenua replaces Pascal Pape. The lock is quickly into the action, an unstoppable maul forms from the line-out, the Scottish defence have no answer. The ball pops out - but referee says Jonny Beattie tried to stop the maul illegally so off he goes for a 10-minute break.
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The battering-ram turns creator as Mathieu Bastareaud sets Teddy Thomas free down the right with with a long pass. The left wing side steps, there's a glimpse of stardust - but the French momentum dies a death.
Missed penalty - Camille Lopez
France 12-8 Scotland
Scotland have a scrum 5m from their own line, and they fold like eight deckchairs in the wind. Euan Murray, the scrummaging hero 10 minutes ago, is now the villain for falling onto his knees. Camille Lopez with another shot at the target, but his effort ricochets off the post and into Scottish hands.
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"It's going to be close but Scotland are not going to win this game playing five metres in front of their own try-line."
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The French rumble forward. Can the Scottish defence hold firm? The decibels inside the stadium rise... the hosts 3m from the line... they're huffing and puffing... but Pascal Pape's handling lets his team down.
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The Scottish line-out, usually their ace in the pack, is creaking like an old ship, presenting the French with easy possession. And the hosts are making substitutions, Morgan Parra and Uni Atonio enter the field.
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France 12-8 Scotland
It's always important to take in your surroundings when you're on the move, but that isn't Camille Lopez's mantra as the outside-half barges into a member of the French support staff while running back to position after his penalty. She comes away from the collision unscathed, though.
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France 12-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"It is still a tight encounter and it's really up to Scotland now to take the game to France. They have had the best of the play since the restart but Scotland need to put them under pressure."
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Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 12-8 Scotland
Dougie Fife gathers the high ball but slips and slides out of play and the winger throws the ball away in frustration, which gifts Camille Lopez a chance to add to his points tally. Fife is punished for his petulance as the outside-half rattles off another penalty.
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France 9-8 Scotland
Silly mistakes from the Scots, losing line-out and then Stuart Hogg kicking the ball out on the full. The full-back raises his hand apologetically, but his team-mates won't thank him for losing 50m or so.
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France 9-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"Scotland are playing with a lot of confidence, they seem to have complete control in defence and they just have to keep putting France under pressure."
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France 9-8 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Scotland's defence is holding firm and they have counter-rucked very well. They have been very competitive at the breakdown and that is such a crucial part of any game.
"I think that the benches will come into play in such a physical game. I expect to see Geoff Cross, Jim Hamilton and Alasdair Strokosch all make an appearance for Scotland."
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France 9-8 Scotland
Scotland win a put-in at the scrum and, again, the players need resetting before Scotland earn a penalty with Rabah Slimani erring for the French. The Scots slap Euan Murray on the back, the prop getting the plaudits for that effort.
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France 9-8 Scotland
Iron discipline from Scotland as they soak up whatever comes their way. It needs two to stop Mathieu Bastareaud, but somehow Euan Murray and Richie Gray stop the behemoth centre, though their bones will be sore in the morning.
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Georgina Pettit: Oooo err Mrs! Didn't think it'd be this close at HT. Gotta love the passion evoked by the #RBS6Nations
Mike Colborne: Very entertaining first half in Paris.
Kaylan Geekie: Stuart Hogg is carving #France to pieces. Discipline & decision making needs to improve.
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France 9-8 Scotland
No sign of either team easing off the accelerator. Both continuing to attack with intent when they have possession. The French forwards rumble forward from the line-out, they've set up a honeyed platform for their backline - but Scotland steal the ball, and the hosts lose acres of ground.
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Former England centre Will Greenwood on Twitter: Already excited about Mark Bennett v Jonathan Joseph in Calcutta Cup. Two outstanding outside centres.
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Stewart Milligan: Hogg is the one who can make the difference for Scotland. Every time he gets his hands on the ball he makes something happen.
Luke: Scotland are looking fantastic! Really progressing, Quality club players are finally taking their form to country!
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France 9-8 Scotland
Jonny Gray steals French line-out ball - it's an area where the French have been having problems in this match. But the visitors lose possession and the French can reboot from inside their own 22.
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France 9-8 Scotland
But the Welshman soon emerges, and gives Finn Russell the green light to get this second half under way.
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France 9-8 Scotland
There's no sign of referee Nigel Owens so there's a slight delay to the start of the second half...
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France 9-8 Scotland
The Scots make their way out from the changing room, looking like a sloth of bears who have just awoken from hibernation; hungry and irritated and wanting to cause havoc.
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HT: France 9-8 Scotland
Ram Jam's Black Betty rings out from the sound system, but the atmosphere is more serene in the Scotland changing room, where the Scots have splintered into two groups. The forwards are getting their instructions, while at the other end the backs are plotting and scheming for the second half.
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HT: France 9-8 Scotland
Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
"We started the game well and we look good when we keep the ball in hand, but when we kick the ball back to the likes of Stuart Hogg, that makes things harder for us. Scotland are playing really well and finding holes in the France defence."
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HT: France 9-8 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"That was real composure from Scotland who so often get white-line fever. There they made all the right decisions. Even prop Euan Murray who found himself out there and made the offload to Dougie Fife to score."
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HT: France 9-8 Scotland
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France 9-8 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"What a fantastic riposte from Scotland, that was absolutely scintillating rugby from them to score the try and right on the stroke of half-time too. It is no more that Scotland deserve and if they can just cut out the mistakes then I would be very happy with the performance so far."
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Try - Dougie Fife (missed conv; Greig Laidlaw)
France 9-8 Scotland
What a score! Stuart Hogg goes close, Alex Dunbar goes closer - but the Scots maintain their composure, spin it wide and replacement Dougie Fife crosses the line for a fabulous try, and his first in a Scotland shirt.
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France 9-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"I think Vern Cotter would still be quite happy with things so far. But Scotland just need to cut out the mistakes they have been making.
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France 9-3 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Scotland's defence is really looking solid but the chances they are giving France are through their own indiscipline. Vern Cotter will be telling them at half-time to make sure they give themselves some space behind the back foot and don't get too over-eager."
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 9-3 Scotland
Scotland creep offside, which gives Camille Lopez the chance to extend his side's lead and the outside-half is as cool as a cucumber which has just come out of the freezer. Or something like that.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"You get the impression that Scotland have been working hard on their defence and they have had to be at their best as the French keep trying to maraud through. They are showing an awful lot of composure out there at the moment."
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France 6-3 Scotland
Both teams are full of promise, plenty of derring-do, but lacking that cutting-egde and poise when the tryline beckons. Five minutes of the half remaining and the crowd roar in approval at every bone-crunching tackle.
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Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Finn Russell made a tremendous tackle in that period of play, going low on Mathieu Bastareaud. You have to when you are giving away a couple of stone because otherwise you will just be shrugged off."
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France 6-3 Scotland
It's time for France to go sashaying and charging into the opposition half. Camille Lopez is gang tackled, but attempts to pop a pass Yoann Huget but the galloping right wing cannot gather. That was close, and Scotland are off the hook.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Ah. Nothing to see. Scotland are thwarted by the toot of Nigel Owens' whistle and France are awarded a pressure-relieving kick into touch from their own 22. Off! This is a barnstorming encounter. Rory Kockott with the break down the right wing...
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Adam Martin: Great game of rugby so far!! Open, expansive and exciting from both teams! Love this competition!
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France 6-3 Scotland
End-to-end stuff at the moment in what has been a breathless opening 30 minutes, regardless of the scoreline. Fine bit of pick-pocketing by Alex Dunbar who nicks the ball and kicks it towards the left wing for Stuart Hogg to chase... Stand by!
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France 6-3 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Scotland will be very disappointed with that, and Finn Russell especially, because that drop-goal attempt was bang in front. I know they were struggling to make an impact on the France defence, but I think I would have run through another few phases.
"What was interesting in that passage of play was how Stuart Hogg came in at first receiver a number of times and always made it over the advantage line."
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France 6-3 Scotland
Finn Russell opts for the drop-goal, perhaps a touch too early for such things, and it lacks accuracy. After much promise, Scotland must pump and snort up field all again if they want to cross the line.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Dreamy side-step from Stuart Hogg and the full-back glides to within 5m of the tryline.. The Scots are sniffing the whitewash. Forward they rumble.. Richie Gray making inroads with the posts in sight...
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France 6-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"Scotland are more than a match for France right now. If they just had the courage or conviction right now to push the ball out for a couple more passes then it might well be to their advantage."
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Missed Penalty
France 6-3 Scotland
France fail to roll away which gives Stuart Hogg an opportunity to level the match from 51m, but he undercooks it.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Thomas Castaignede
Former France international on BBC One
"I think tactically France are playing really well. They have some good discipline as well. The kicking game needs work and France must keep an eye on Finn Russell because he is the danger in this Scotland side."
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France 6-3 Scotland
Nigel Owens blows his whistle again, accusing the Scots of infringing - but the touch judge interrupts, and tells the referee a Frenchman was offside so Finn Russell kicks the Scots into opposition territory. Time for the visitors to breathe.
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France 6-3 Scotland
Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"France are mixing it up and I am pretty impressed in the way they are playing today. They can sometimes be a bit negative but they are trying to spin it out wide and play."
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France 6-3 Scotland
France threaten every time they attack and that must be a worry for the visitors. They're managing to stem the tide at the moment, however, and good work by the men in the boiler room, after a solid line-out, allows Greig Laidlaw to kick to touch from inside his own 22.
Replacement Scotland
France 6-3 Scotland
An unexpected early finish for Tommy Symour, who has hurt his groin. Dougie Fife replaces the right wing.
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 6-3 Scotland
Nigel Owens blows his whistle, which means the hosts have a chance in front of the posts and it's an easy one for the outside-half.
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France 3-3 Scotland
Mathieu Bastareaud barges through the midfield with the finesse of a sledgehammer, but it's effective. The French rumbling forward, moving it from left to right and they're inching ever closer to the try line.
Penalty - Greig Laidlaw
France 3-3 Scotland
The captain steps up and the ball sails between the posts. Even-stevens once again.
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France 3-0 Scotland
"There has to be space so why are you not giving it then?" says Nigel Owens to the Scottish front-row, like a tired parent telling off a toddler for not doing the simplest of tasks correctly. It could be a long afternoon for the referee. France not engaging properly and Scotland can aim at the posts.
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France 3-0 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"Fly-half Finn Russell is attacking the line, which is what we hoped he was going to do. He found himself opposite two second rows and found his way through. He likes to do that and France will now know that Scotland have an attacking threat at 10. That forces them to think and stops them fanning out wide quite as quickly in defence."
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France 3-0 Scotland
First scrum of the evening is awarded to France. It's messy stuff and referee Nigel Owens is calling for space. "It has to be shoulder-to-shoulder," pleads the Welshman. At the third time of asking, France put it in and get it out, but it isn't the sort of platform from which you can attack from so Les Rouges just boot it downfield.
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Gavin Hastings
Former Scotland full-back on BBC Radio 5 live
"Both sides you feel are sounding each other out at the moment. You just want to settle down and get some possession to see how the other side come out and that is where France are right now."
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France 3-0 Scotland
Scott Spedding into touch - quick line-out ball for Scotland and the Scottish backs are let loose in the middle of the park. Canny by the fresh-faced Finn Russell, a dummy which bamboozles the French defence. Greig Laidlaw to Johnnie Beattie, who coughs up the ball and the outside-half's good work comes to nothing.
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France 3-0 Scotland
Andy Nicol
Former Scotland scrum-half on BBC One
"That was a dumb penalty for Richie Gray to give away. All France were going to do was kick into touch anyway and give possession back to Scotland. They have to avoid that sort of thing at this stage of the game."
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France 3-0 Scotland
Roars around the stadium as Scott Spedding goes on a bulldozing run, but it comes to nothing. France recycling ball, but Scotland are holding firm.
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France 3-0 Scotland
Wesley Fofana with a slight gap... Scott Spedding carries on the momentum, making the hard yards... Scotland, so far, absorbing wave after wave of red-shirted attacks on the half-way line.
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France 3-0 Scotland
A confident start by outside-half Camille Lopez, who is making his first Six Nations start. Scotland not bothered by falling behind, they simply work their way up-field and inside the French 22 - but foolish by Richie Gray, going in from the side, and Scott Spedding has a pressure-easing touch-finder.
Penalty - Camille Lopez
France 3-0 Scotland
France win a penalty despite good work by Jonny Gray in the line-out as Blair Cowan is forced to hold on - and Camille Lopez boots it over, in off the post.
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France 0-0 Scotland
Allez les rouge? Yep, France are playing in red this evening, as you may or may have not heard. They've done it before, but it was during a sepia-tinged age. It might take some getting used to. Scotland gather, boot it to touch - but Scotland then disrupt the French line-out.
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France 0-0 Scotland
Toot! That's the sound of referee Nigel Owens getting the game started. We're off!
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France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
France, as you'd expect with 80,000-strong voices backing them, win the battle of the anthems and Tricolor flags are waved manically around the stadium. There's something in the air tonight, a promise of something magical.
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France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
The players make the long, tension-filled walk from the changing rooms to the pitch. There's intake of breaths, the calming of nerves... hearts are beating faster and faster... the decibels are rising inside the stadium... and what sounds like Carmina Burana (though probably isn't) rings around the Stade de France.
A promising year for the Scots
Vern Cotter's Scotland are a confident outfit these days, beating Argentina in the autumn and pushing the All Blacks close. They also have strength in depth, which is not something you could have said a few years ago. It could be a cracker.
France happy at home
France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
If history tells us anything, it tells us the omens aren't good for Scotland this evening. Not only do France boast a 100% home record in their opening Six Nations matches - but Scotland have beaten Les Bleus only once in 14 opening-weekend matches. That's the worst kind of record. In fact, it's the worst record of its kind in the competition.
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Northampton Saints fan Dennis Williams: Stade de France party
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France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre speaking to BBC Sport: "It is very important for French rugby to start this tournament well. We know that it will be a physical test against Scotland. It will be an emotional Marseillaise today after what happened in January in Paris, but the players need to focus on the game."
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Gregor Townsend
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"Jonny Gray has the workrate, mindset and real rugby intelligence. He called the line-out in the autumn and had a success rate of more than 90%. He could be a mainstay for the side for years to come."
The picture of Jonny Gray
The cameras focused on Jonny Gray as he was limbering up on a crisp Parisian evening and it's no wonder people are talking about the second-row because he's enjoyed a remarkable start to his international career, winning eight caps since his debut in November 2013 and - remarkably - missing just one tackle. Remarkable.
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Margaret Corbally: 2 away wins so far, can Scotland make it 3? Fingers crossed!
David Duncan: Can Scotland for once live up to the promise shown in the autumn test?? A country hopes so.
Brad Hobson: Scotland need to be disciplined early on as I think new French players may give cheap penalties if pressured.
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France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
Chris Paterson
Former Scotland international on BBC One
"We have to challenge the outside channels where the French leave space sometimes. If we are accurate we can have some success. A lot depends on what France do, but Scotland under Vern Cotter are an exciting side and I'm looking forward to it."
Team news
France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
The teams are warming-up on the pitch, so it seems appropriate to tell you who they are:
France: Spedding, Huget, Bastareaud, Fofana, Thomas, Lopez, Kockott, Menini, Guirado, Slimani, Pape, Maestri, Le Roux, Dusautoir, Chouly.
Replacements: Kayser, Atonio, Ben Arous, Taofifenua, Goujon, Parra, Tales, Lamerat.
Scotland: Hogg, Seymour, Bennett, Dunbar, Visser, Russell, Laidlaw, Dickinson, Ford, Murray, R. Gray, J. Gray, Harley, Cowan, Beattie.
Replacements: F. Brown, Reid, Cross, Hamilton, Strokosch, Hidalgo-Clyne, Horne, Fife.
Survival of the warmest?
France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
Gabby Logan prepared for this evening's match at the Stade de France as if she were planning on slaloming down some slopes. "Paris survival kit," the presenter tweeted, with pictures of fur-lined boots, a woolly hat and hand warmers. Fail to prepare, prepare to get frostbite, as they say.
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Scotland coach Vern Cotter speaking to BBC Sport: "I think that the players will play with enthusiasm on this the occasion of the the first match of the Six Nations. There is a desire to carry the ball and try and put the French in difficulty.
"We are focussed on making sure we can vary our play. Scotland will win here again some day, whether it is today or not we will have to wait and see. But we are going to give it our best shot."
And the wait goes on
The '90s - Oasis, combat pants, Noel's House Party... and two Scotland victories in the French capital, the last of which came in 1999 thanks to a little help from Gregor Townsend. Will there be more disappointment in the French capital for the Scots?
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A lot has happened in the last 46 years. We've seen eight American presidents, nine British Prime Ministers; we've started tweeting, snap-chatting, Facebook(ing); lived through the first human face transplant - and the Boston Red Sox even won a World Series! But Scotland have managed just the two victories in Paris...
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France v Scotland (17:00 GMT)
Plenty to work on for Ireland then.
But if you are going to throw in a shoddy Six Nations performance then best to do it against Italy...
Now we are going to switch sights to Paris, where Scotland are chasing an away win over France.
Something they last did back in the days when Keith Wood's barber was still deploying scissors. Aimee Lewis to take you through this one.
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FT: Italy 3-26 Ireland
Keith Wood
Former Ireland hooker on BBC One
"Those two tries put a gloss on what was a poor performance by Ireland so you'd expect change against France."
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Hannah Ruddell: Game wasn't great but the win is ours!! C'mon Ireland!!
Brad Griffiths: Good win for Ireland over the pure strength of Italy.
Ryan Evans: England look favourites at the moment. Terrible performance from Ireland .Will be interesting to see how France play tonight.
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Ireland full-back Rob Kearney: "It was a slog. I don't know if it was that frustrating, any time you come to Rome that's what you're expecting. It was a bit of a shock for us losing Sean O'Brien right before kick-off, but we prepared really well so it didn't move us from our groove too much."
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FT: Italy 3-26 Ireland
Carlo Del Fava
Former Italy lock on BBC One
"When Ghiraldini got sent off, that sent a terrible message through to the team. To be in defence, to make 204 tackles in a Test match, is going to be unsustainable. There's no way you can compete while defending for that long."
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Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"It's not the kind of performance Joe Schmidt would have wanted. He'll be pragmatic, take the score and move on. You wouldn't say that was the performance of championship favourites."
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
No great scenes of joy or despair at the final whistle.
Ireland know that was a well below-par performance and that they were flattered by the scoreline.
Italy can take heart from a stout performance against last year's champions.
It was not a match to get the turnstiles ticking for Italy's next home Six Nations clash though.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Former Ireland international Reggie Corrigan: "It's a typical visit to Rome, especially at this stage of the season. It's the beginning of the Championship and players haven't found a role or form yet, but we are winning so it is a case of job done and hopefully we can move on for the next game."
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Gareth in Harpenden, via text: I have no idea how Ireland have gone into a 23 point lead. Credit to Joe Schmidt- he has made the national team just like Leinster who could play dross rugby and still win matches in comfort. Regardless of last night's result you have to say Ireland have to be favourites for the championship if they can play this rubbish and still win convincingly.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
No try
Italy 3-26 Ireland
No room for sentiment.
Italy may have worked hard enough to deserve a try, but the referee is not allowed to dish out sympathy scores.
Sergio Parisse's fingertips brushed the ball forward and the 'score' is chalked off.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"In my opinion, Sergio Parisse's hands just bushed the ball. It's a difficult one to call. Technically he has knocked it forward."
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Do Italy have a consolation?
It is a lovely little score if so. A flowing team move, but Sergio Parisse might have knocked on as he attempted to gather a chip ahead. Kelly Haimona dotted down regardless.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Tommy O'Donnell, who has taken his chance well in Sean O'Brien's absence, secures the turnover as an Italian runner leaves his support behind.
The wind is sucked out of the hosts' sails.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
A late rally from Italy as they rumble up over the Ireland 22-metre line in the familiar shape of Sergio Parisse.
Luke McLean takes the ball deeper into the danger zone with neat side-step...
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Something for the home fans, or supporters of any stripe, to really get their teeth into. Tomasso Allan is at the centre of a slick runaround and out wide and Luke McLean has the space to gallop down the left wing.
Robbie Henshaw is across to snuff out the threat, but the crowd enjoyed that.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Isaac Boss has been brought on in place of Conor Murray for a late run out for Ireland.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Ten minutes to go and the heavens have opened in Rome. Absolutely pelting down and any faint hope of some decent running rugby are now surely down the gurgler.
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Former Wales No8 Scott Quinnell: Soft yellow for Italy. Amazing how it can change the mind set. Italy dug deep for so long in defence. Ireland now in total charge.
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BBC Radio 5 live sports extra
Former Ireland international Reggie Corrigan: "That's the job done from an Irish point of view. It took long enough to get there but you would hope now we will see a bit more running rugby from Ireland. The Italian heads have completely dropped now.
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Italy 3-26 Ireland
Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"Eventually, that tackle count is going to count against you. Tommy O'Donnell shows great pace and the superior fitness of this Ireland team is coming into play. Andrea Masi should have been able to take him."
Try
Italy 3-26 Ireland - Tommy O'Donnell (Con. Ian Madigan)
Leonardo Ghiraldini's repeated infringements don't look so streetwise now.
With their hooker in the bin, Italy's defence suddenly looks threadbare.
Tommy O'Donnell spots a hole, shrugging off Andrea Masi and cantering in under the posts from outside the 22-metre line.
Ian Madigan flips over the extras.
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Italy 3-19 Ireland
Phillip Matthews
Former Ireland captain on BBC One
"It hasn't been pretty but the mauling has been very good today from Ireland, they've kept momentum going and Italy haven't been able to cope with it."
Try
Italy 3-19 Ireland - Conor Murray (con. Ian Keatley)
Ireland finally grind a way through to the whitewash.
Nothing complicated to get your head around here. Line-out ball into the giant mitts of Paul O'Connell, an eight-man shove, and Conor Murray scoops up from the wreckage and dots down.
Ian Keatley adds the extras before being replaced by Ian Madigan.
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Italy 3-12 Ireland
Keith Wood
Former Ireland hooker on BBC One
"Ghiraldini is in there but I don't know if that's particularly cynical. I think Castrogiovanni is very lucky, you knew it was offside. It's three-to-one in terms of tackling. All the momentum has moved to Ireland."
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Italy 3-12 Ireland
Maybe that will open things up.
Leonardo Ghiraldini takes a 10-minute sit-down after pushing the referee's patience too far.
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Italy 3-12 Ireland