Six Nations Headlines
Saturday 11 February 2012
RBS 6 Nations Preview: France v Ireland
With France on the up and Ireland deflated after their defeat to Wales, everything will have to go right for Declan Kidney's men to have a chance on Saturday night.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
Kiss wants Ireland to 'breathe some fire'
Les Kiss has demanded Ireland "breathe some fire" against France as they seek to atone for their disappointing start to the RBS 6 Nations.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
Best sick of second-half rallies
Rory Best has warned Ireland they must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to beat France.
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Saturday 11 February 2012
Gatland wants heavy fines for 'stupid' yellow cards
Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed he suggested imposing fines of up to £30,000 for players who receive needless yellow cards.
RBS 6 Nations Table
Six Nations
| P | W | D | L | PD | Pts | ||
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| 1 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| 2 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | Wales | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 5 | Scotland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 0 |
| 6 | Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -18 | 0 |
- Fixtures
- Results
| 5 Feb 2012 |
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Ireland | 21 - 23 | Wales |
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| 4 Feb 2012 |
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Scotland | 6 - 13 | England |
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| 4 Feb 2012 |
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France | 30 - 12 | Italy |
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| 11 Feb 2012 |
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Italy | v | England |
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| 11 Feb 2012 |
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France | v | Ireland |
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| 12 Feb 2012 |
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Wales | v | Scotland |
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Features
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View From The Other Side
French rugby journalist Arnoud David talks about the build-up to the Ireland-France clash
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Chance To Win England v Ireland trip
RTÉ Sport and Ulster Bank are giving you the chance to win a trip for two to see England v Ireland in London this St. Patrick's Day.
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Analysis: Conor O'Shea
With a six-day turnaround to overcome, Ireland must fix their attitude to improve the defence, writes Conor O'Shea
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In Profile: Philippe Saint-André
Tadhg Peavoy profiles France's new head coach Philippe Saint-André
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Analysis: Kurt McQuilkin
Read former Ireland international and Leinster defence coach Kurt McQuilkin on Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France.
Ireland's toughest task
Brendan Cole reviews the history of Ireland v France, and the scale of the task facing Ireland on Saturday
In Profile: Philippe Saint-André
Tadhg Peavoy profiles France's new head coach Philippe Saint-Andre
Ireland's post-RWC record
Ireland have had more troughs than peaks in post-RWC Championships, though there have been some highlights, writes Micil Glennon
