France begin the defence of their Six Nations title with a titanic showdown against Ireland in Paris.

The Six Nations returns tonight for the 27th edition since it was expanded at the start of the century. France are the ...

Steve Borthwick’s men arrive in fine form, having pieced together 11 straight wins last year, and will fancy their chances of ...

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Jacob Stockdale "deserves" to start against France in the Six Nations opener in Paris.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back for their Six Nations opener against England.

France v Ireland live: Les Bleus laying down Six Nations title marker with dominant Paris display - The title rivals clash in ...

Such is the supreme strength in depth available to France that head coach Fabien Galthie has made a number of high-profile ...

Ireland were in this position two seasons ago, heading to Marseille as underdogs on that occasion in 2024, turning in ...

Follow along for live updates, scores, and analysis as France hosts Ireland in the opening round of Six Nations 2026.

Osborne didn’t fancy a clearance and went for a run but got caught and Gibson-Park has to clear after France put pressure on. Jalibert looks for the corner with the last kick of the half but doesn’t ...

France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey opens scoring with try in 14th minute and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert crosses for second score seven minutes later to cap strong start from champions. Charles Ollivon ...

Sonja McLaughlan builds up to the opening match of the 2026 Six Nations as France take on Ireland. She's joined by Chris Jones, Chris Ashton, and Donncha O'Callaghan to look ahead to the opening ...