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Yesterday

11th March 2025

Permutations

How France, England, Ireland (and Scotland, technically) can win the Six Nations

8 hrs ago

10

Deal or no deal

Bristol extend Harry Byrne loan until end of season, Leinster trio sign new deals

9 hrs ago

44

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O'Connor, Haley and O'Donoghue sign new Munster deals

10 hrs ago

18

Sin bin

'It was a stupid penalty. He was the first to put his hand up'

14 hrs ago

45

Injury Update

Furlong and Hansen train fully ahead of returns against Italy

14 hrs ago

18

Super Saturday

Stick or twist? Ireland's intriguing selection options for Italy clash

21 hrs ago

43

AnalysisThe Video Review

How France bulldozed Ireland across dazzling second-half surge

22 hrs ago

5

Monday

10th March 2025

AnalysisThe Video Review

Ireland left empty-handed as early blitz denied by fierce French D

Shaun Edwards’ fingerprints were all over a wonderful French effort.

Murray Kinsella

10 Mar

20

home improvements

Leinster to remain in Aviva Stadium for majority of home games next season

10 Mar

12

Candidates

6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations

10 Mar

10

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Assessing the damage after France's dazzling victory over Ireland

Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey pick through the bones of Ireland’s heavy defeat to Les Bleus in a de facto title decider at the Aviva.

67m

Back in action

Scotland's Graham ‘very lucky’ to return after avoiding serious injury in Ireland game

10 Mar

0

squad update

Furlong and Hansen set to return for Ireland's trip to Italy

10 Mar

39

Selection

Lions squad announcement confirmed for 8 May

10 Mar

101

pom

Peter O'Mahony: 'There's days I've said, 'I need to get in a row in the first 10 minutes'

10 Mar

4

Church

Healy's tears were 'just pride' before disappointing home finale

10 Mar

1

next step

'Every team has to look for fresh blood. We've started to do that'

10 Mar

20

Sunday

9th March 2025

too strong

England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy

9 Mar

24

Update

France captain Dupont confirms ACL injury

Updated 9 Mar

73

Dismissed

No citings for Ireland despite France referring Beirne, Porter, and Nash

9 Mar

25

Second best

'Being down to 14 men never helps against a quality team'

9 Mar

91

Bien Joue

Galthié's France deliver statement win as Ireland fail to hit a peak

The French were irresistible at times in the second half.

Murray Kinsella

9 Mar

49

Last week

2nd March 2025 - 8th March 2025

The Boss

'We didn't take enough opportunities' - Easterby's Ireland rue missed chances

8 Mar

77

french fury

'It was reprehensible' - France report Porter and Beirne to citing commissioner

8 Mar

82

AnalysisBad one

Player ratings as Ireland struggle to make a dent in the ferocious French

8 Mar

52

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland 27-42 France | Post-match reaction podcast

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella give their immediate post-match thoughts from the Aviva.

8m

Comment

France serve up intoxicating blend of flair and ferocity on sobering day for Ireland

8 Mar

26

Trés Bien

Brilliant Bleus batter Ireland to take control of the Six Nations

Ireland were second best as Fabien Galthié’s side mixed brute force and brilliant back play.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

8 Mar

120

LATE CHANGE

Calvin Nash starts for Ireland as James Lowe ruled out injured

8 Mar

30

As it happened

Ireland v France, Six Nations

8 Mar

149

Jouez

Farewells, 50ths, fired-up French, and a fight for the Six Nations title

This afternoon’s clash between Ireland and France in Dublin could be another epic.

8 Mar

4

locked and loaded

'Some games feel extra special' - McCarthy ready to rumble against France

8 Mar

2

U20 Six Nations

Ireland U20s outgunned by freewheeling French in Cork

7 Mar

66

RETORT

Maro Itoje hits back at England critics

7 Mar

6

Questions and Answers

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

7 Mar

13

blockbuster

'We didn’t talk a lot about the handball' - Dupont on Henry's visit to France camp

7 Mar

24

angle

Russell: 'Setting the ball up a metre or two wider, I should still probably make that kick'

7 Mar

1

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland and France set for epic showdown

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella are at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of a huge Six Nations clash.

18m

Captain

'I don't think it'll hold me back' - Doris relieved to be fit for France clash

7 Mar

2

Number 10s

Prendergast enjoys rapid rise as Ntamack makes up for lost time

Ireland boss Simon Easterby is backing his out-half to step up physically against France.

7 Mar

2

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