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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's statement win over France

Eddie O'Sullivan and Ian Keatley review Ireland's famous Six Nations win over France.

Ireland players celebrate the fourth try

Easy like Sunday morning reviews - Ireland tick boxes

It was job done and then some for Ireland as they recorded their first win over France in four seasons. Andy Farrell will be extremely satisfied.

Rugby • 12 Feb 23

Fabien Galthie: 'It is almost two years since we have lost. It is hard to take'

'We will have to spend the day with defeat' - Galthie

France boss Fabien Galthie claimed his side lacked energy and were tactically naïve in their Six Nations loss to Ireland.

Rugby • 11 Feb 23

Ireland crush French resistance in Six Nations classic

Ireland are firmly on course for a Guinness Six Nations title after a fully deserved 32-19 win over champions France in Dublin.

Rugby • 13 Feb 23

Six Nations: Ireland 32-19 France - Recap

Look back at our minute by minute coverage from the Aviva Stadium, where Ireland recorded a bonus point 32-19 win against defending Six Nations champions France.

Rugby • 22 Feb 23

Andy Farrell congratulates props Finlay Bealham and Dave Kilcoyne (c)

'Plenty more' in tank, says Ireland boss Farrell

Andy Farrell is confident that his Ireland side can get even better following a comprehensive win over France.

Rugby • 13 Feb 23

Conor Murray (centre) has rejoined the Irish squad

Murray back in Ireland camp and ready to face France

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is in "good form" and ready to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday, despite his father suffering "serious injuries" in a road traffic collision.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

France come to Dublin as the Grand Slam champions

Preview: Ireland aim for statement win over France

Ireland host France in Dublin as the world's top two teams clash in second round of the Six Nations.

Rugby • 11 Feb 23

David Humphreys kicked the winning points when Ireland beat France in 2000

David Humphreys: More at stake than Six Nations points

RTÉ Rugby analyst David Humphreys casts his eye over Ireland's match with France.

Rugby • 11 Feb 23

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes Saturday's game will be won or lost in defence

Defence best form of attack for Ireland - Farrell

Ireland boss Andy Farrell believes that defence is key to success against France in Saturday's Six Nations clash.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

Andy Farrell has called on the Irish supporters to lift the team

'Home advantage has to be a weapon,' says Farrell

It's four years since Ireland hosted France in Dublin in front of a paying and baying crowd and Andy Farrell wants to use the supporters as a "weapon".

Rugby • 09 Feb 23

Sheehan ruled out as Ireland make one change for France

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium, with Rob Herring replacing the injured Dan Sheehan.

Rugby • 09 Feb 23

France were 30-24 winners when the sides met in last year's Six Nations

Six Nations - Ireland v France: All you need to know

Kick-off time, team news and TV and radio coverage details ahead of Ireland v France in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 10 Feb 23

France team unchanged to face 'great power' Ireland

France have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland.

Rugby • 09 Feb 23

Garry Ringrose has upped his defensive game

Hard-hitting Ringrose defence product of hard work

Garry Ringrose's shuddering tackle on Dan Biggar was one of the big talking points in the days since Ireland's opening Six Nations win over Wales.

Rugby • 09 Feb 23

Stuart McCloskey has made the most of his opportunity

Maybe I just didn't fit Joe's eye - McCloskey

The suggestion in many of the questions Stuart McCloskey was asked at Wednesday afternoon's press conference inferred that he would keep his place in the Ireland team when it is named for the match against France.

Rugby • 08 Feb 23

Johnny Sexton played with Racing 92 between 2013 and 2015

French lessons learned, says Johnny Sexton

Johnny Sexton's two-year stint with Racing 92 gives him a unique insight to the French mentality.

Rugby • 09 Feb 23

Johnny Sexton has recovered from a dead leg and will face France on Saturday

France scare not ideal but Sexton raring to go

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy wasn't all that welcome in the home camp but says Saturday's Six Nations clash will take on a life of its own.

Rugby • 08 Feb 23

France were 30-24 winners when the sides met in Paris last year

France will be better, but so will Ireland - Jackman

Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin say they haven't been fooled by France's shaky Six Nations start, although they still believe Ireland will make it two wins from two when the sides meet this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 09 Feb 23

Ross Byrne was speaking ahead of Saturday's meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium

'It would cross anyone's mind that the chance was gone'

It's hard to think of any stock in Irish rugby that's risen higher than Ross Byrne's in the last six months.

Rugby • 08 Feb 23

Lowe scored his sixth Ireland try during Saturday's win against Wales

Lowe backs 'fitter' Ireland to play France on own terms

James Lowe says Ireland have to back their skill and fitness when they welcome France to the Aviva Stadium in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations this Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

Rugby • 08 Feb 23

Furlong, Healy and Gibson-Park ruled out of France game

Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park have been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations game with France on Saturday but Johnny Sexton is expected to be available.

Rugby • 06 Feb 23

Caelan Doris congratulates Josh van der Flier (left) after he scored Ireland's fourth try against Wales

Six Nations team of the week: Ireland, Scotland impress

We select the standout performers from the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, where Ireland, Scotland and France all registered bonus-point wins on the road.

Rugby • 06 Feb 23

Fabien Galthié said huge improvement is required before France play Ireland

Galthié left with 'bitter taste' as France edge Italy

France head coach Fabien Galthié said he had been left with a "bitter taste" after his team opened their Guinness Six Nations defence with a nervy victory over Italy in Rome.

Rugby • 05 Feb 23

Farrell feels his side are well prepared for the rigours of Six Nations rugby

Farrell ready to bounce into France after ideal start

It was very much a case of 'next man up' for Ireland this week, and that was absolutely fine with Irish boss Andy Farrell after his team's opening Six Nations win in Wales, achieved without a few regular faces.

Rugby • 04 Feb 23

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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's statement win over France

Easy like Sunday morning reviews - Ireland tick boxes

'We will have to spend the day with defeat' - Galthie

Ireland crush French resistance in Six Nations classic

Six Nations: Ireland 32-19 France - Recap

'Plenty more' in tank, says Ireland boss Farrell

Murray back in Ireland camp and ready to face France

Preview: Ireland aim for statement win over France

David Humphreys: More at stake than Six Nations points

Defence best form of attack for Ireland - Farrell

'Home advantage has to be a weapon,' says Farrell

Sheehan ruled out as Ireland make one change for France

Six Nations - Ireland v France: All you need to know

France team unchanged to face 'great power' Ireland

Hard-hitting Ringrose defence product of hard work

Maybe I just didn't fit Joe's eye - McCloskey

French lessons learned, says Johnny Sexton

France scare not ideal but Sexton raring to go

France will be better, but so will Ireland - Jackman

'It would cross anyone's mind that the chance was gone'

Lowe backs 'fitter' Ireland to play France on own terms

Furlong, Healy and Gibson-Park ruled out of France game

Six Nations team of the week: Ireland, Scotland impress

Galthié left with 'bitter taste' as France edge Italy

Farrell ready to bounce into France after ideal start