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Six Nations: France v Ireland Updates
France aim to defend their title and pursue a Grand Slam as a depleted Ireland side faces a challenging opener at Stade de France, with kick-off at 8:10pm.
- On Feb 5, 2026, France national rugby team begin their Six Nations title defence against Ireland national rugby team at Stade de France, with kick-off at 8:10pm Irish time and Virgin Media One broadcasting.
- Les Bleus enter as pre-tournament favourites after winning last year, while Ireland travel to Paris depleted, forcing Andy Farrell to select inexperienced players.
- France named a squad led by Antoine Dupont as captain with Thomas Ramos and Matthieu Jalibert, while Karl Dickson will referee and Fabien Galthie warned `The figures showed that we were the most indisciplined team.`
- The result will shape the early title race as Andy Farrell faces scrutiny for selecting less experienced players at the hostile Stade de France, with passionate French supporters and travelling Irish fans energizing the atmosphere during live updates coverage.
- This marks the first Thursday opener since 1948 as the tournament avoids clashing with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy; in 1948, Ireland beat France and won the Grand Slam.
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IN VIDEO – Discover all the tests of the XV of France against Ireland this Thursday, at the Stade de France, in the opening of the Six Nations Tournament.
·Paris, France
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Ireland v France Live: Updates as Andy Farrell’s start their Six Nations against the holders and favourites at the Stade de France
Ireland start their campaign against Les Bleus, the team that denied them the title last year, with a decimation at the Aviva Stadium
·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
R 17%
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