Willemse suspended for games with Scotland and Italy France lock Paul Willemse will be suspended for Les Bleus' Guinness Six Nations games with Scotland and Italy after he was handed a four week ban for his red card against Ireland. Rugby • 06 Feb 24
Willemse suspended for games with Scotland and Italy France lock Paul Willemse will be suspended for Les Bleus' Guinness Six Nations games with Scotland and Italy after he was handed a four week ban for his red card against Ireland. Rugby • 06 Feb 24
'Absolute domination' - RTÉ Rugby panel on Ireland win The RTÉ Rugby panel analyse Ireland's 38-17 victory over France in the opening round of the 2024 Six Nations. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
'Absolute domination' - RTÉ Rugby panel on Ireland win The RTÉ Rugby panel analyse Ireland's 38-17 victory over France in the opening round of the 2024 Six Nations. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
Exciting start but Ireland won't board hype train The Ireland players will talk it down but, in a similar fashion to last season, the Six Nations Grand Slam hype train has left the station. Rugby • 06 Feb 24
Exciting start but Ireland won't board hype train The Ireland players will talk it down but, in a similar fashion to last season, the Six Nations Grand Slam hype train has left the station. Rugby • 06 Feb 24
Farrell admits 'feelgood factor' but cools Slam talk Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the "feelgood factor" created by a resounding Six Nations victory over France. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
Farrell admits 'feelgood factor' but cools Slam talk Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the "feelgood factor" created by a resounding Six Nations victory over France. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
Smooth operator Sheehan happy with lineout return Hooker Dan Sheehan said he was happy with Ireland's 100% lineout return against France in their Six Nations tie. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
Smooth operator Sheehan happy with lineout return Hooker Dan Sheehan said he was happy with Ireland's 100% lineout return against France in their Six Nations tie. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
'Big Joe' proves hype is real in France tour de force There's been a lot of hype around Joe McCarthy in the last few months - or Big Joe McCarthy to use what is seemingly now his full name - but the 22-year-old's performance in Ireland's 38-17 win away to France showed that the hype is real. Rugby • 03 Feb 24
'Big Joe' proves hype is real in France tour de force There's been a lot of hype around Joe McCarthy in the last few months - or Big Joe McCarthy to use what is seemingly now his full name - but the 22-year-old's performance in Ireland's 38-17 win away to France showed that the hype is real. Rugby • 03 Feb 24
Sunday morning coming up - 'Hangovers are for tomorrow' Andy Farrell scoffed at the inference that Ireland might suffer a World Cup hangover as they began their Six Nations defence with a comprehensive victory away to France. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
Sunday morning coming up - 'Hangovers are for tomorrow' Andy Farrell scoffed at the inference that Ireland might suffer a World Cup hangover as they began their Six Nations defence with a comprehensive victory away to France. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
'They outclassed us' - France left to sing Les Bleus Gael Fickou admitted Ireland "outclassed" France in every department as Andy Farrell's side got the defence of their Six Nations crown off to a perfect start with a 38-17 win in Marseille. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
'They outclassed us' - France left to sing Les Bleus Gael Fickou admitted Ireland "outclassed" France in every department as Andy Farrell's side got the defence of their Six Nations crown off to a perfect start with a 38-17 win in Marseille. Rugby • 05 Feb 24
Six Nations recap: France 17-38 Ireland Read how it all unfolded as Ireland secured an impressive win in Marseille. Rugby • 02 Feb 24
Six Nations recap: France 17-38 Ireland Read how it all unfolded as Ireland secured an impressive win in Marseille. Rugby • 02 Feb 24
Six Nations: France v Ireland - All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of France v Ireland in the Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Feb 24
Six Nations: France v Ireland - All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage, weather forecasts and everything else you need to know ahead of France v Ireland in the Six Nations. Rugby • 02 Feb 24
Lucu: Comments about Dupont deputy were 'belittling' Maxime Lucu admits he initially found it tough in Antoine Dupont's shadow but the France scrum-half is ready to play his own game when Les Bleus host Ireland on Friday. Rugby • 31 Jan 24
Lucu: Comments about Dupont deputy were 'belittling' Maxime Lucu admits he initially found it tough in Antoine Dupont's shadow but the France scrum-half is ready to play his own game when Les Bleus host Ireland on Friday. Rugby • 31 Jan 24
Door open for Nash to seize 'big opportunity' Calvin Nash has been backed to make the most of a big opportunity when Ireland take on France in the Six Nations. Rugby • 01 Feb 24
Door open for Nash to seize 'big opportunity' Calvin Nash has been backed to make the most of a big opportunity when Ireland take on France in the Six Nations. Rugby • 01 Feb 24
Farrell has forward and wing issues for trip to France Andy Farrell faces a tough selection conundrum ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France. Rugby • 30 Jan 24
Farrell has forward and wing issues for trip to France Andy Farrell faces a tough selection conundrum ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France. Rugby • 30 Jan 24
Seeking a Grander Slam: Can Ireland go back-to-back? Winning a Grand Slam is tough enough but going back-to-back is even rarer. Rugby • 30 Jan 24
Seeking a Grander Slam: Can Ireland go back-to-back? Winning a Grand Slam is tough enough but going back-to-back is even rarer. Rugby • 30 Jan 24
'Back to school' feel for World Cup final that wasn't It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille. Rugby • 24 Jan 24
'Back to school' feel for World Cup final that wasn't It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille. Rugby • 24 Jan 24
Lucu in for recovering Dupont as France face Italy Maxime Lucu will start at scrum-half to deputise for Antoine Dupont as coach Fabien Galthie stuck with his premium side for France's final Rugby World Cup Pool A game, a knockout-style clash against Italy on Friday. Rugby • 04 Oct 23
Lucu in for recovering Dupont as France face Italy Maxime Lucu will start at scrum-half to deputise for Antoine Dupont as coach Fabien Galthie stuck with his premium side for France's final Rugby World Cup Pool A game, a knockout-style clash against Italy on Friday. Rugby • 04 Oct 23
France's Dupont still in race to make quarter-final Antoine Dupont's recovery is going well and the France captain's condition will be assessed when he returns to the squad this weekend, Les Bleus' health manager said. Rugby • 29 Sep 23
France's Dupont still in race to make quarter-final Antoine Dupont's recovery is going well and the France captain's condition will be assessed when he returns to the squad this weekend, Les Bleus' health manager said. Rugby • 29 Sep 23
French put history in past to align for greater good For years the French rugby union and its clubs had their own agendas. Now the two have aligned with Les Bleus setting their sights on World Cup glory. Rugby • 12 Feb 22
French put history in past to align for greater good For years the French rugby union and its clubs had their own agendas. Now the two have aligned with Les Bleus setting their sights on World Cup glory. Rugby • 12 Feb 22
Wales left 'numb' after late Grand Slam drama in Paris Wayne Pivac admitted Wales were left numb as a France try two minutes into injury time inflicted a 32-30 defeat and deprived them of a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam. Rugby • 21 Mar 21
Wales left 'numb' after late Grand Slam drama in Paris Wayne Pivac admitted Wales were left numb as a France try two minutes into injury time inflicted a 32-30 defeat and deprived them of a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam. Rugby • 21 Mar 21
Deal with clubs ensures strongest French squad for 6N France have reached an agreement with their clubs that means the internal politics that undermined their chances of winning the Autumn Nations Cup have been resolved for the Six Nations. Rugby • 05 Jan 21
Deal with clubs ensures strongest French squad for 6N France have reached an agreement with their clubs that means the internal politics that undermined their chances of winning the Autumn Nations Cup have been resolved for the Six Nations. Rugby • 05 Jan 21
Laporte gives October date for Ireland v France clash French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has said that the 2020 Six Nations clash of France and Ireland will be rescheduled for 31 October. Rugby • 21 Jul 20
Laporte gives October date for Ireland v France clash French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has said that the 2020 Six Nations clash of France and Ireland will be rescheduled for 31 October. Rugby • 21 Jul 20
France star Bastareaud retires from international rugby France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has announced his retirement from international rugby. Rugby • 20 Jun 19
France star Bastareaud retires from international rugby France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has announced his retirement from international rugby. Rugby • 20 Jun 19
Brunel targeting 'crucial' opening clash with Ireland France must concentrate on being contenders for the Six Nations title before even thinking of the 2019 World Cup in Japan, says new coach Jacques Brunel. Rugby • 08 Jan 18
Brunel targeting 'crucial' opening clash with Ireland France must concentrate on being contenders for the Six Nations title before even thinking of the 2019 World Cup in Japan, says new coach Jacques Brunel. Rugby • 08 Jan 18
Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations? Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Six Nations: stats suggest French flair is back Ireland and France meet on Saturday week in Dublin, so what have we learned from the opening two rounds of the RBS 6 Nations? Rugby • 15 Feb 17
Foley on fire as France blow late shot at Aussies France missed an injury-time drop goal as stand-in fly-half Bernard Foley inspired Australia to a 25-23 win to clinch their third consecutive victory. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
Foley on fire as France blow late shot at Aussies France missed an injury-time drop goal as stand-in fly-half Bernard Foley inspired Australia to a 25-23 win to clinch their third consecutive victory. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
