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Boss Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be ‘in mix towards end’ of Six Nations

Andy Farrell is convinced Ireland will remain in title contention for the duration of the Guinness Six Nations on the evidence of Saturday’s engrossing defeat to France.

Irish fighting spirit can keep them in Six Nations title race - Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says that if his side shows the same 'fight and character' they displayed in the 30-24 loss to France they will be 'in the mix' for the Six Nations title come the final day of the tournament on 19 March.

France in 'pole position' but Ireland must keep pressure on, says Farrell

France are in "pole position" to win the Guinness Six Nations but Ireland boss Andy Farrell is determined to make them earn the title.

We’ll learn from spirited display: Andy Farrell takes heart from Ireland’s loss

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists the “competition is only just getting going” after France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris.

Ireland see winning run ended as France triumph in thrilling Six Nations clash

France put themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory by ending Ireland’s nine-match winning run with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris.