Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby says he is sure his side will "bounce back" from the disappointment of their heavy Six Nations defeat by France against Italy.

SIMON EASTERBY might not have seen France’s steamrolling of his side coming. But he has an idea of what might be in store this weekend. Ireland’s 42-27 defeat to Les Bleus on Saturday has left

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby will look back with frustration on Ireland's third quarter collapse against France.

Ireland must shrug off the "disappointment" of their 42-27 hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to keep the pressure on the French in the Six Nations title race, said interim head coach

JAMES LOWE suffered a back injury during the warm-up before Ireland’s crunch clash against France. The Leinster winger was down to start on the left wing, but picked up a back spasm shortly

The French talisman hobbled off during Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium, with some pointing the finger of blame towards one of Ireland's players.

Simon Easterby sent a key email just two days after Wales were put to the sword by Ireland at the Six Nations.

The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, a disappointed Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat them 42-27 to end his side's hopes of a Six

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby insist his side were better than the scoreline suggested in their 42-27 defeat to France at Aviva Stadium.

Simon Easterby relishing ‘pretty special’ battles when Ireland clash with France - Les Bleus travel to Dublin seeking to snatch top spot in the Six Nations table.

France are now favourites for the Six Nations title after they secured a dominant 42-27 triumph over Ireland in Dublin.

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby backs fly-half Sam Prendergast to put "a few question marks" around his defending "to bed" against France.