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Six Nations: Ireland vs France to go ahead as planned despite concern raised over legislation

5 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland v France will go ahead on Sunday despite reports that the French team may fall outside the exemptions relating to professional sportspeople.

Six Nations 2021: Rejuvenated France travel to Ireland as the real deal

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

After years of ill-discipline and inconsistency, France appear finally to be delivering on their potential as they head for Dublin to face Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations game.

The weekend's French domestic action: Round 22

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As Round 22 of the Top 14 approaches, spots 1 to 4 of the overall stands are occupied by Toulouse, La Rochelle, Racing 92 and Clermont respectively.   This weekend, Toulouse will host Pau at Stade...

Franco Smith calls on experience for England clash

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Italy head coach Franco Smith has called on the experience of Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti for Italy's clash with England at Twickenham.   The pair have been recalled to the starting XV after...

The Changes Andy Farrell Could Make To Face France

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's opening game of the Six Nations did not go to plan with Andy Farrell's men going down 21-16 to Wales in Cardiff.   While Farrell's men were on the wrong side of the result, Ireland's performance...

Guinness Six Nations: Ireland v France Match Centre

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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Ireland lock horns with France in centenary test match

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An historic occasion set for Sunday as Round 2 will conclude with the old rivalry between Ireland and France celebrating its 100th test match.     After their drubbing of Italy in Round...

Johnny Sexton has ‘never felt pressure’ to return early from a head injury

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The fly-half remains a doubt for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France.

Ireland and France to do battle in 100th test match

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This is a weekend of special significance between Ireland and France as it will mark the 100th test match between the two proud rugby nations.   Since 1909, the green and blue jerseys have clashed...

Rory Best column: Edgy Ireland can blow Six Nations wide open against favourites France

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

In his second BBC Sport column, former Ireland captain Rory Best assesses Ireland's chances as they seek to salvage their title ambitions against France.