Wales make four changes for France visit Leicester back-rower Olly Cracknell will make his Guinness Six Nations debut for Wales against France on Sunday. Rugby • 13 Feb
Wales make four changes for France visit Leicester back-rower Olly Cracknell will make his Guinness Six Nations debut for Wales against France on Sunday. Rugby • 13 Feb
McCarthy says Ireland still have 'belief' after Bleus A marked man before the game, and a lightning rod for what went wrong during it, Joe McCarthy admits the defeat to France has been eating away at him. Rugby • 13 Feb
McCarthy says Ireland still have 'belief' after Bleus A marked man before the game, and a lightning rod for what went wrong during it, Joe McCarthy admits the defeat to France has been eating away at him. Rugby • 13 Feb
Watch: Ireland handed harsh French lesson Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign got off to the worst possible start with a 36-14 loss to France. Watch the highlights here. Rugby • 06 Feb
Watch: Ireland handed harsh French lesson Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign got off to the worst possible start with a 36-14 loss to France. Watch the highlights here. Rugby • 06 Feb
Ratings: Irish struggle in chastening Paris defeat Ireland were outfought and outplayed in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against France. Here's how we rated the players in the 36-14 defeat. Rugby • 06 Feb
Ratings: Irish struggle in chastening Paris defeat Ireland were outfought and outplayed in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against France. Here's how we rated the players in the 36-14 defeat. Rugby • 06 Feb
Six Nations recap: France 36-14 Ireland Relive all the action from Paris as Guinness Six Nations champions France hosted Ireland in the opening clash of the 2026 tournament. Rugby • 11 Feb
Six Nations recap: France 36-14 Ireland Relive all the action from Paris as Guinness Six Nations champions France hosted Ireland in the opening clash of the 2026 tournament. Rugby • 11 Feb
Six Nations: France v Ireland - All you need to know The 2026 Guinness Six Nations kicks off with a Thursday night clash between France and Ireland in Paris - find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 05 Feb
Six Nations: France v Ireland - All you need to know The 2026 Guinness Six Nations kicks off with a Thursday night clash between France and Ireland in Paris - find out all you need to know here. Rugby • 05 Feb
It's 15 v 15 - France v Ireland Paris match-ups Ireland take on defending Six Nation champions France in Paris this evening, Here's how the starting teams match-up. Rugby • 05 Feb
It's 15 v 15 - France v Ireland Paris match-ups Ireland take on defending Six Nation champions France in Paris this evening, Here's how the starting teams match-up. Rugby • 05 Feb
'I've got a lot of faith' - Doris backs Sam Prendergast Ireland captain Caelan Doris insisted fly-half Sam Prendergast is making progress on his defensive deficiencies as he backed him to shine during the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 04 Feb
'I've got a lot of faith' - Doris backs Sam Prendergast Ireland captain Caelan Doris insisted fly-half Sam Prendergast is making progress on his defensive deficiencies as he backed him to shine during the Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 04 Feb
Unpredictable France pose preview problems for Ireland There will be many challenges to overcome if Ireland are to take the more difficult route to Six Nations success, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 03 Feb
Unpredictable France pose preview problems for Ireland There will be many challenges to overcome if Ireland are to take the more difficult route to Six Nations success, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 03 Feb
Sheehan: Atonio retirement puts rugby into perspective While the Irish rugby bubble was caught up in the news of Bundee Aki's citing and suspension last Wednesday, opponents France were dealing with something much bigger. Rugby • 03 Feb
Sheehan: Atonio retirement puts rugby into perspective While the Irish rugby bubble was caught up in the news of Bundee Aki's citing and suspension last Wednesday, opponents France were dealing with something much bigger. Rugby • 03 Feb
Farrell keeping an 'open mind' on 10 jersey for Paris Andy Farrell insists this week's training camp in Portugal is an open-audition for his number 10 jersey, ahead of the Six Nations opener against France in Paris. Rugby • 29 Jan
Farrell keeping an 'open mind' on 10 jersey for Paris Andy Farrell insists this week's training camp in Portugal is an open-audition for his number 10 jersey, ahead of the Six Nations opener against France in Paris. Rugby • 29 Jan
France prop Atonio forced to retire after cardiac event France prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire with a cardiac issue and is in a "stable" condition in intensive care, club La Rochelle have confirmed. Rugby • 28 Jan
France prop Atonio forced to retire after cardiac event France prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire with a cardiac issue and is in a "stable" condition in intensive care, club La Rochelle have confirmed. Rugby • 28 Jan
Le Garrec and Ntamack team up against Springboks France have named a new halfback pairing with Nolann Le Garrec starting alongside Romain Ntamack for Saturday's Test against South Africa, with captain Antoine Dupont still unavailable after a knee ligament injury. Rugby • 06 Nov 25
Le Garrec and Ntamack team up against Springboks France have named a new halfback pairing with Nolann Le Garrec starting alongside Romain Ntamack for Saturday's Test against South Africa, with captain Antoine Dupont still unavailable after a knee ligament injury. Rugby • 06 Nov 25
Ireland face Thursday France clash in 2026 Six Nations Ireland will begin their 2026 Six Nations campaign with a first-ever Thursday night fixture in France on 5 February. Rugby • 19 May 25
Ireland face Thursday France clash in 2026 Six Nations Ireland will begin their 2026 Six Nations campaign with a first-ever Thursday night fixture in France on 5 February. Rugby • 19 May 25
France focused on closing out Six Nations - Alldritt Gregory Alldritt has urged France to make their mark on history by closing out Guinness Six Nations glory against Scotland in Paris on Saturday night. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
France focused on closing out Six Nations - Alldritt Gregory Alldritt has urged France to make their mark on history by closing out Guinness Six Nations glory against Scotland in Paris on Saturday night. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Russell urges Scotland to add some sheen to campaign Finn Russell challenged Scotland to add some sheen to their Six Nations campaign in Paris as he lamented the fact they have only a "disruptor" role to play in this weekend's three-way shootout for the title. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Russell urges Scotland to add some sheen to campaign Finn Russell challenged Scotland to add some sheen to their Six Nations campaign in Paris as he lamented the fact they have only a "disruptor" role to play in this weekend's three-way shootout for the title. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Townsend says Scotland will thrive in hostile Paris Scotland coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will thrive in a hostile atmosphere in Paris on Saturday, giving them a chance to upset leaders France in the last match of this year's Six Nations. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Townsend says Scotland will thrive in hostile Paris Scotland coach Gregor Townsend believes his side will thrive in a hostile atmosphere in Paris on Saturday, giving them a chance to upset leaders France in the last match of this year's Six Nations. Rugby • 14 Mar 25
Easterby unhappy with 'disappointing' Galthie comments Simon Easterby has expressed his disappointment with his French counterpart Fabien Galthie for his comments following last week's Six Nations meeting between the sides in Dublin. Rugby • 13 Mar 25
Easterby unhappy with 'disappointing' Galthie comments Simon Easterby has expressed his disappointment with his French counterpart Fabien Galthie for his comments following last week's Six Nations meeting between the sides in Dublin. Rugby • 13 Mar 25
Fickou returns as France gear up for Scotland clash France have brought in centre Gael Fickou and scrum-half Maxime Lucu in two changes from the team that crushed Ireland as they prepare to face Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations finale at Stade de France. Rugby • 13 Mar 25
Fickou returns as France gear up for Scotland clash France have brought in centre Gael Fickou and scrum-half Maxime Lucu in two changes from the team that crushed Ireland as they prepare to face Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations finale at Stade de France. Rugby • 13 Mar 25
Six Nations recap: Ireland 27-42 France The action as it happened as Ireland's Grand Slam hopes were ended by France Rugby • 08 Mar 25
Six Nations recap: Ireland 27-42 France The action as it happened as Ireland's Grand Slam hopes were ended by France Rugby • 08 Mar 25
'I always find it a little bit emotional' - Doris Grand Slam, Six Nations title, pole position going into the final round – there's a lot at stake this afternoon when Ireland take on France. Rugby • 08 Mar 25
'I always find it a little bit emotional' - Doris Grand Slam, Six Nations title, pole position going into the final round – there's a lot at stake this afternoon when Ireland take on France. Rugby • 08 Mar 25
Murray backs Ireland fans to have Aviva 'hopping' Conor Murray has no doubt Aviva Stadium will be "hopping" for Ireland v France, even if the blockbuster clash has been given matinee status. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Murray backs Ireland fans to have Aviva 'hopping' Conor Murray has no doubt Aviva Stadium will be "hopping" for Ireland v France, even if the blockbuster clash has been given matinee status. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Osborne: We have to be at best to beat Les Bleus Jamie Osborne's ability to put an early set-back against Wales behind him is testament to the 'next-moment-focussed' mentality in the Ireland squad. Rugby • 06 Mar 25
Osborne: We have to be at best to beat Les Bleus Jamie Osborne's ability to put an early set-back against Wales behind him is testament to the 'next-moment-focussed' mentality in the Ireland squad. Rugby • 06 Mar 25
Numbers add up for France as Ireland brace for impact Ireland will have to brace themselves for the most fired-up France side imaginable when the sides clash in the fourth round of the Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Numbers add up for France as Ireland brace for impact Ireland will have to brace themselves for the most fired-up France side imaginable when the sides clash in the fourth round of the Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Mar 25
Doris making 'positive strides' ahead of France clash Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
Doris making 'positive strides' ahead of France clash Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday. Rugby • 03 Mar 25
