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Ireland’s success comes as Six Nations brand grows to become a €4 billion business
Despite the growth of the international game, the domestic leagues in Europe are in turmoil
Ireland’s bid to retain the grand slam and the Six Nations Championship prize of €7 million got off to the best possible start with a record 38-17 victory over France in Marseilles on Friday night.
In a physically dominant performance, Ireland began the post-Johnny Sexton era and head into the second round of the tournament as firm favourites to emerge as winners come March.
