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Marseille
Ireland serve up ideal tonic to shake off any lingering World Cup blues
Andy Farrell’s team made a blistering start to their Six Nations campaign on a memorable weekend in Marseille.
Captain
O'Mahony: 'I’d have given the whole lot up for a win'
The Ireland captain said Friday’s victory over France was one of the best wins of his career.
Up and Running
Five-try Ireland make dream start to Grand Slam defence in France
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher scored the tries at the Stade VĂ©lodrome.
Opening Night
Postcard from Marseille: Sun, Senna and Six Nations on tour
It’s been a busy week covering the Ireland team ahead of tonight’s Six Nations opener in France.
Preview
Ireland sense opportunity as a new era kicks off in France
Andy Farrell’s side face a testing Six Nations opener in Marseille tonight.
FreeAnalysis Analysis
Alldritt v Doris will be a blockbuster battle in Marseille
The two number eights have the ability to be game-changers for their team.
FreeTop 10
Jack Crowley: The late starter who won race to succeed Johnny Sexton
Friday’s game against France will be Crowley’s first Six Nations start.
Team news
McCarthy and Nash start against France as Ringrose misses out with injury
Andy Farrell has opted for a 6:2 bench split.
locked in
'I’ve had to work hard to get into this position' - Beirne enjoying competition in Ireland squad
decisions decisions
'He brings energy to everything he does' - Farrell weighs up McCarthy call for France
Selection
The Ireland team we’d like to see start against France
Andy Farrell faces some big calls ahead of Wednesday’s team announcement.
gameweek
No injury concerns for Ireland ahead of Six Nations opener with France
Andy Farrell’s side take on France in Marseille on Friday night.
Pole Position
Leinster get the job done on weekend of detours and disruptions
Leo Cullen’s side will have home advantage in the Champions Cup round of 16 but have yet to fully hit their stride.
Report
Leinster leave it late to claim bonus-point win at Leicester
Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour, Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris scored the tries at Welford Road.
finding form
'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team
looking sharp
'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener
Analysis Analysis
Why Garry Ringrose could play on the wing for Ireland against France
The Leinster centre has performed well when covering the position previously.
Leading The Way
Munster's young guns step up on a special day in Toulon
There were a number of impressive individual displays as Munster powered to a famous win at the Stade Felix Mayol.
Report
Munster save their Champions Cup season with brilliant bonus-point win in Toulon
Alex Nankivell, Simon Zebo, Tom Ahern and Calvin Nash scored the tries in a 29-18 win.
