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France vs Ireland live: Latest score and updates as title hopefuls collide in huge Six Nations opener
The minor Six Nations change that could have a major impact on this year’s champions
The 2026 edition of this tournament is condensed slightly, with the removal of one fallow week perhaps making squad depth all the more important. Who could it suit?
Harry Latham-Coyle5 February 2026 17:10
France vs Ireland live
The Six Nations returns in style tonight as two title hopefuls collide in Paris. France open the defence of their title with a meeting with an injury-hit Ireland in a first Thursday night fixture in the competition since 1948.
Kick off at the Stade de France is at 8.10pm GMT.
Harry Latham-Coyle5 February 2026 10:38