Jamie Osborne: We have to be at our best to beat Les Bleus
Arne Slot wasn't as disappointed with Darwin Nunez missing a sitter for Liverpool against Aston Villa last month, as much as he was angry with his striker’s reaction.
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Conor Murray backs Ireland fans to have Aviva 'hopping' against France
Conor Murray has no doubt Aviva Stadium will be "hopping" for Ireland v France, even if the blockbuster clash has been given matinee status.
John Fogarty not concerned about repeat of Ireland's Cardiff scrum issues
One of the big phrases in French rugby is "No scrum, no win", and it's a motto that will ring true for Ireland this week as Les Bleus come to Dublin.
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).
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.