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Dannah O'Brien will win her fourth cap on Saturday

McWilliams: 'Skilful' O'Brien right person for the job

Greg McWilliams has backed young out-half Dannah O'Brien to help turn Ireland's fortunes around when they face France in Cork on Saturday.

Rugby • 30 Mar 23

Dannah O'Brien will make her home debut in Cork

O'Brien gets nod for first Six Nations start

Ireland out-half Dannah O'Brien will make her first TikTok Women's Six Nations start against France on Saturday as one of five changes to the team.

Rugby • 31 Mar 23

Hannah O'Connor says the squad are in a good place ahead of Saturday's game with France

Damage limitation far from Ireland thoughts

Hannah O'Connor insists Ireland have no intention of going into damage limitation mode when they face France in their TikTok Women's Six Nations clash on Saturday.

Rugby • 29 Mar 23

Marcus Smith (l) has taken Owen Farrell's place

Updated Smith recalled as captain Farrell dropped by England

England captain Owen Farrell has been dropped for their Six Nations clash against reigning champions France with coach Steve Borthwick making the bold decision to start Marcus Smith.

Rugby • 09 Mar 23

Gael Fickou sealed it for France late on

Sloppy start costs Scotland as France prevail in Paris

A disastrous opening 20 minutes ultimately proved costly for Scotland as their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations campaign came to an end with a 32-21 defeat by France in Paris.

Rugby • 26 Feb 23

Hamish Watson gets his first taste of Six Nations action this season

Watson back in Scots line-up, France change one

Gregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to "go up a few levels" as he backed them to deal with the formidable test they face against France in Paris on Sunday

Rugby • 24 Feb 23

Wayne Barnes and his officials discuss Uini Atonio's dangerous tackle on Rob Herring

Pressure on referees to avoid red cards - O'Sullivan

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan reckons referees are feeling pressure not to hand out early red cards.

Rugby • 16 Feb 23

RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's statement win over France

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

Rugby • 15 Feb 23

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 Rugby

McWilliams: 'Skilful' O'Brien right person for the job

O'Brien gets nod for first Six Nations start

Damage limitation far from Ireland thoughts

Updated Smith recalled as captain Farrell dropped by England

Sloppy start costs Scotland as France prevail in Paris

Watson back in Scots line-up, France change one

Pressure on referees to avoid red cards - O'Sullivan

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