Preview: Ireland aim for statement win over France
Get ready for a blockbuster.
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Six Nations - Ireland v France: All you need to know
Some are calling it an early Grand Slam decider, but in reality this game doesn't need the cheap hype.
Murray back in Ireland camp, ready to face France
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is in "good form" and ready to face France in the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday, despite his father suffering "serious injuries" in a road traffic collision.
Donal Lenihan: Aviva factor key as Ireland and France collide
In my opinion this is far more than just another Six Nations encounter. It's the first time ever in Six Nations rugby that we've had the No 1 and No 2-ranked sides playing against each other. You're eight months out from a Rugby World Cup where both teams could meet in a quarter-final, so the whole of rugby is focused in on this game.
Defence best form of attack for Ireland - Farrell
Everything revolves around defence. Everything.
Murray starts for Ireland despite father in coma after road accident
Veteran scrumhalf Conor Murray will start for Ireland in a Six Nations clash with titleholders France on Saturday despite his father being in an induced coma in hospital following a road accident.
'Home advantage has to be a weapon,' says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland v France
It's four years since Ireland hosted France in Dublin in front of a paying and baying crowd and Andy Farrell wants to use the supporters as a "weapon".
Sheehan ruled out as Ireland make one change for France
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).