Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team
The head coach wants his players to attack this game in Paris.
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A
FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final
Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79
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Ireland get set for mouthwatering Six Nations opener against France in Paris

Team News
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
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Letter from Paris
Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
11
Profile
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5
Interview
'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'
11
Quiz: How well do you remember last year’s Six Nations?
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.
Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A
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'I've got a lot of faith in him' - Doris backs Prendergast to shine for Ireland
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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I
The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football
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Part II
The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership
2
Part III
Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance
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Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.
Andy Farrell will be happy for people to write off this Ireland team
Derek Lyng: 'I just think there's too much going on at the minute. It's not fair on lads'
A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off
'Bundee's certainly sorry' - Farrell says Ireland could call on Aki
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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.
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Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again
Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan
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The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be
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.
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France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
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Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland
'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.