Numbers add up for France as Ireland brace for impact
Ireland will have to brace themselves for the most fired-up France side imaginable when the sides clash in the fourth round of the Guinness Six Nations on Saturday (2.15pm, live on RTÉ).
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France have potential to spoil Aviva send-off for retiring trio
The Irish rugby landscape has changed dramatically in the last two decades.
Ireland's Caelan Doris making 'positive strides' with Tadhg Furlong still in running to face France
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday (2.15pm, live on RTÉ).
Leinster boss Leo Cullen defends Ringrose over red card, says centre was 'available'
Leo Cullen reckons Garry Ringrose was unlucky to have been red-carded against Wales and cited Jack Boyle's involvement for Leinster against Cardiff as an example of why the Ireland centre’s ban included the URC fixture.
Paul O'Connell wary of 'unstructured' France as Six Nations title showdown looms
France's "unstructured game" will be the biggest threat to Ireland when the sides meet in a Guinness Six Nations showdown on Saturday week, according to Paul O'Connell.
Breaking Garry Ringrose suspended but could still return for Six Nations finale in Italy
Garry Ringrose could be available for Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Italy next month, despite picking up a suspension following his red card against Wales last Saturday.
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher train with Ireland but Tadhg Furlong still absent
Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher both trained with Ireland on Thursday morning but Tadhg Furlong was absent.
France warm up for Ireland trip by demolishing Italy
Italy felt the full force of a French backlash as Antoine Dupont orchestrated a 73-24 Guinness Six Nations victory in Rome.