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Kinghorn and Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland, Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return

Updated 2 hrs ago

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Showtime

Farrell's Ireland go on the hunt for a big upset at Stade de France

Les Bleus are clear favourites but this depleted Irish team want to attack their Six Nations opener.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

3 hrs ago

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home favourites

Expectant French crowd want their stars to deliver a slam

Les Bleus are aiming to go one better than they did in last year’s championship.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Paris

7 hrs ago

1.1k

Decision time

Poll: Who will win tonight's Six Nations opener - France or Ireland?

8 hrs ago

1.9k

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On the box

Virgin Media to show every game of new Nations Championship

8 hrs ago

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Yesterday

4th February 2026

platform

POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength

The French transition attack is another major threat for Ireland tomorrow in Paris.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

19 hrs ago

2.1k

Rugby

Quiz: How well do you remember last year’s Six Nations?

21 hrs ago

2.4k

Paris Match

Rugby Weekly Extra: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview France v Ireland

Murray and Ciarán on the challenge facing Ireland, France’s Grand Slam ambitions, and Sam Prendergast’s chance to shine.

22 hrs ago

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Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A

4 Feb

5.4k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris

Call It Here

Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?

4 Feb

3.0k

Number 10

'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland

4 Feb

2.9k

Feeling Bleu

Ireland in Paris: The misery years

For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.

4 Feb

3.0k

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mindset

Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team

4 Feb

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dream team

A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off

4 Feb

3.5k

Banned

'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki

4 Feb

4.8k

Tuesday

3rd February 2026

Ones to watch

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations

Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.

3 Feb

4.9k

Go West

Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan

3 Feb

3.3k

Les blues

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be

3 Feb

3.7k

Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

3 Feb

3.7k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

France v Ireland/Six Nations preview

Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

3 Feb

5.2k

Back in action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

3 Feb

3.7k

Big Chance

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland

3 Feb

5.0k

Team news

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.

3 Feb

14.0k

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Respect

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'

3 Feb

5.5k

Monday

2nd February 2026

Dates For Diary

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed

2 Feb

4.9k

Bienvenue

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

2 Feb

2.4k

Making A Switch

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster

2 Feb

4.6k

Possible XV

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise

2 Feb

24.8k

Teamsheet

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start

2 Feb

4.4k

Fronting Up

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus

2 Feb

1.9k

front row union

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman

2 Feb

3.0k

Words Of Warning

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France

2 Feb

3.9k

Sunday

1st February 2026

toto

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’

Murray Kinsella

1 Feb

4.7k

easy

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning

1 Feb

1.8k

Update

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp

1 Feb

7.3k

Job Done

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory

1 Feb

2.2k

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Pride

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'

1 Feb

3.4k

Last week

25th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Reaction

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'

31 Jan

4.1k