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Six Nations
Right now, Ireland’s game plan does not suit its players
Ireland do not yet look comfortable embracing a greater focus on kicking and transition attack
Andy Farrell may give most of his Paris starters a chance to right the wrong
‘Italy are not the Italy of old,’ said Ireland head coach as he looked to immediately move on from France loss
Matt Williams: French flair is a myth, it was high-level rugby IQ that left Ireland for dead
Ireland’s humiliation on the opening night of the Six Nations was vast
Ireland XV shellacking to England A completes difficult few days for Irish rugby
Few escaped with reputations intact, never mind enhanced, as England scored 50 points in Limerick
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations verdict: Sobering night shows how far Ireland’s star has fallen
The Counter Ruck: The stats might have made for decent reading but France were superior in every facet of play at the Stade de France
Ireland Under-20s turn to ‘impressive young man’ Sami Bishti for inspiration in France
Former hammer thrower’s physical presence could prove pivotal in Six Nations opener
Five things we learned from Ireland’s opening-night horror show against France
Six Nations: After 36-14 nightmare defeat, are there more scares in store for Andy Farrell’s men?
Conor Murray: You can’t blame Sam Prendergast for Ireland’s complete systems failure
Andy Farrell’s men were beaten at the breakdown and all the other little scraps in sobering Paris loss
French Six Nations media reaction: ‘Ireland were non-existent for 20 minutes’
Victory against Ireland was perfect start to the France’s Six Nations campaign, L’Équipe says
Ireland ‘meek’, discussing a tough night for Prendergast and what now for this team?
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Ireland vs France analysis: A lesson for Ireland in the ways of modern Test rugby
Ireland gifted chaos to a French outfit that was already capable of finding it themselves
France’s four horsemen bring the apocalypse down on Ireland in Paris
The TV pundits were struggling to see positives, but everybody can put away those wooden spoons
Ireland XV v England A: Big chance for Irish players to progress international ambitions
Senior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in Limerick
Andy Farrell disappointed with Ireland’s ‘lack of intent’ in Six Nations opener
‘If you are lacking that you’re not going to win any international game, never mind one in Paris’
France v Ireland: Comfortable win for France despite spirited Irish second half - as it happened
Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries as France got bonus point in Six Nations opener
Six Nations: Whirlwind France remind Ireland of the bad old days with punishing win
Passages of broken play suited the instinctiveness of the French backs as Ireland looked way off the pace
France 36 Ireland 14: Irish player ratings on night to forget for Andy Farrell’s men
Ireland ship heavy defeat in Six Nations opener at the Stade de France
Where did it go wrong for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against France?
The home side were sharper under the dropping ball, but Ireland kept using tactics that clearly weren’t working
RTÉ and Virgin Media offering ‘in-game’ advertising slots during Six Nations
ITV director claims new ‘picture-in-picture offering’ would help keep live sport on free-to-air television
Irish fans warned over tourist attraction ticket prices in Paris
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ITV to screen ads during scrum breaks in Six Nations
Tonight’s Six Nations match between Ireland and France includes the option to air two split-screen adverts before a scrum is set
Seasonal rugby spectators critiqued ahead of Six Nations
They will have all the terminology but none of the knowledge
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Garry Ringrose calls for Ireland to have ‘all-court’ defence to deal with France threat
Ringrose praises centre partner McCloskey for being 'brilliant with ball in hand'
‘A big threat, the heart of their attack’: Caelan Doris on France captain Antoine Dupont
Ireland star sees Six Nations opener in Paris as ‘exciting opportunity’ against tournament favourites
Sam and Cian Prendergast are part a proud list of brothers to play together for Ireland
Some 57 pairs of brothers have represented Ireland since the IRFU was established in 1879
Six Nations kicks off with heavyweights Ireland and France, yet Paris looks uninterested
If Ireland are to win, then most likely it will be a bare-knuckle ride
Is there really beef between France’s star pairing?
Talk of disharmony between Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert has been dismissed during Six Nations build-up
Max Deegan to captain Ireland XV as team to play England is named
Munster fullback Shane Daly, Ulster centre James Hume and Leinster outhalf Ciarán Frawley all add international experience
Italy searching for Six Nations consistency to match emerging talent
One player to keep an eye on is teenage wing sensation Edoardo Todaro
Apocalypse, why now? Gordon D’Arcy on the negativity surrounding Ireland’s Six Nations hopes
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Ireland XV head coach Cullie Tucker wants players ‘putting their hands up’ against England A
Max Deegan will captain the side in Friday night’s clash at Thomond Park
Andy Farrell ignores the gloom and finds some positives ahead of Ireland’s daunting Paris test
Ireland head coach sends a weakened team into battle against the Six Nations holders and favourites
Gordon D’Arcy: Why has the narrative around Irish rugby turned apocalyptic so quickly?
We have reached point where not winning the Six Nations is framed as decline
Ireland v France teams: Antoine Dupont returns, Sam Prendergast starts at 10 for Six Nations opener
French captain starts at scrumhalf following recovery from ACL injury sustained in last season’s game in Dublin
Antoine Dupont heads bold, regenerated France for Ireland Six Nations clash
Fabien Galthié opts for youth with Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles players to the fore
France v Ireland: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on?
Everything you need to know about the opening match of the 2026 Six Nations
Improved Six Nations campaign needed for Scotland with Townsend’s reign under scrutiny
Outhalf Finn Russell embodies the Scots, capable of exquisite rugby but also susceptible to jaw-dropping lapses
Sam and Cian Prendergast to start for Ireland against France
Jeremy Loughman and Thomas Clarkson named in Irish frontrow
Andy Farrell’s seventh Six Nations campaign looks like the most challenging yet
Still, Ireland are third favourites for this Six Nations - and for good reason
Dan Sheehan: ‘The French don’t wish you bad. They’re just looking for a good game’
Sheehan also pays tribute to career of France’s ‘top, top quality’ player Uini Atonio
Six Nations: One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament
Two metrics reveal which Six Nations teams are built for modern rugby – and where Ireland must improve
Six Nations: Cian Prendergast in line to join brother Sam in Ireland side to play France
Connacht captain could start in backrow with Tadhg Beirne and Joe McCarthy in secondrow
Chatty officials in Zebre v Connacht match reminded us why change is badly needed
Tiresome back-and-forth between referee and TMO spoiled the match for viewers
Jamie George to captain England against Wales with Itoje among replacements
Henry Arundell has been selected for a first start in three years
France are the Six Nations team to beat despite Uini Atonio setback
Enforced retirement of popular prop might serve as an emotional lightning rod
James Ryan eyes ninth Six Nations campaign with focus on French challenge
Ryan highlights defence, concentration and set-piece focus as keys against unpredictable French side
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Sam Prendergast set to keep outhalf spot for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against France
Tadhg Furlong in race to be fit for Paris match, with Michael Milne to play at loosehead
Philippe Saint-André: ‘Ireland are not as good as two years ago. You can see it in the Champions Cup’
Former French rugby star says his country are favourites for the Six Nations
Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong could be available to play France in Six Nations opener
‘So far, so good’ for prop in training, according to Simon Easterby
Revitalised England squad pose major Six Nations title threat
Steve Borthwick’s side have a good scrum, a decent lineout, threats at the breakdown, power in the centre and pace on the edges
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