Rugby

This month

February 2026

Regrets

'Nowhere near where we expect' – Ireland fall well short in Paris

6 Feb

42

Chastening

France were always favourites but Ireland's frailties a big concern

It was a grim night for Andy Farrell’s side against the brilliant French.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade de France

6 Feb

47

Strong start

'When we were 29-0 it was very surprising for us' - Dupont

6 Feb

14

marks out of 10

Ireland player ratings after a miserable night in Paris

5 Feb

27

Reaction

'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris

5 Feb

15

6m

Le Martien

With the boot, or with ball in hand – Antoine Dupont remains an inevitable force

5 Feb

7

Have your say

How did you rate Ireland's players on a night to forget in Paris?

5 Feb

25

Comment

Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days

Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade de France

5 Feb

10

down and out

France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris

There were some signs of hope as the Irish bench made an impact but it was misery for Irish fans.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Stade de France

5 Feb

62

As it happened

Ireland fall well short in 36-14 Six Nations defeat to France

5 Feb

215

Team news

Josh Neill handed Ireland U20 debut in Six Nations opener following South Africa switch

5 Feb

4

Team news

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

Updated 5 Feb

16

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

5 Feb

15

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

5 Feb

9

Decision time

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

5 Feb

6

On the box

Virgin Media to show every game of new Nations Championship

5 Feb

11

Analysisplatform

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

4 Feb

6

Rugby

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

4 Feb

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.

4 Feb

1

Opportunity

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

4 Feb

27

Call It Here

Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?

4 Feb

9

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

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

Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella on the ground in Paris, one day out from Ireland’s Six Nations opener vs France.

20m

Number 10

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

4 Feb

27

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

9

mindset

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

4 Feb

13

dream team

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

4 Feb

6

Banned

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

4 Feb

11

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

8

Go West

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

3 Feb

2

Les blues

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

3 Feb

6

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

12

50m

Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

3 Feb

17

Back in action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

3 Feb

17

Big Chance

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

3 Feb

4

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

136

Respect

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

3 Feb

7

Dates For Diary

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

2 Feb

19

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

11

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