Preview: Paris battle in store for Ireland as scales tip towards France
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Rugby: Andy Farrell urges Ireland to ‘be brave’ and play own game against France
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to “lay down markers” every time they play rugby and has urged his players to bravely stick to their principles against the physicality and flair of France.
He hasn’t shown any – Joey Carbery free of nerves before crunch Ireland clash
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has showed no sign of nerves ahead of making his maiden Guinness Six Nations start away to France, according to scrum coach John Fogarty.
Farrell urges Ireland to stay cool when Bleus hit purple patch
Ireland can't let France dictate the game tomorrow in Paris and Andy Farrell wants his side to respond positively to the inevitable Les Bleus purple patch.
Johnny Sexton to miss Ireland’s clash with France due to hamstring injury
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with France due to a hamstring strain.
How does the Irish pack's use of the ball stack up with their rivals?
The recent signs have been good, but Saturday's visit to Paris will represent a true test for Ireland's forward pack.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Sexton out and Carbery in for France, Mike Prendergast gives us the view from Paris
Hugh Cahill is joined by Racing 92 assistant coach Mike Prendergast as well as Donal Lenihan to look ahead at Ireland's Round 2 Six Nations fixture away to France in Paris.