Ireland Beat France (1951)

Dublin, Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland, Eire). GV. People arriving at Lansdown Road stadium in Dublin. LV. People walking towards stands. Start of the international rugby match between Ireland and France. SV. Towards, Irish team running out. SV. President of Eire Mr Sean O’Kelly, walking onto field to meet terms. LV. President O’Kelly shaking hands with French players, & CU. LV. Crowds cheering. LV. Ireland kicking right to left. Man carrying ball, he is intercepted and brought down. Other players pile on top. LV. Pan, scramble to Irish attack. Kyle passes to Chambers, Chamber to Henderson who is brought down by Foures but manages to pass to Griffin. He runs across to right wing before being brought down by Carabignac. General scramble for ball. GV. Crowds. LV. Line out. Dufau gets ball and runs towards Irish goal. LV. Frenchman attacking. Frenchman dives over line and scores try. LV. Crowd. LV. Kyle kicks ball up field. LV. Towards, Smith in possession of ball, running towards French goal. He is i
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