Saturday sport: Ireland come up short against France in Six Nations clash
Ireland lost 42-27 to France in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Six Nations Sport News
Caelan Doris passed fit but Mack Hansen misses out on France clash
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France, but Mack Hansen has been ruled out of the crucial meeting at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2, RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ Player).
Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return as France go for 7:1 split on the bench
Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud have returned to the French starting side for Saturday's crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
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.
Cian Ducrot to sing national anthems at Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland v France
Irish-French singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot is to sing the national anthems at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday ahead of the men's Six Nations clash between Ireland and France.
Noel McNamara: 'Hiding' Sam Prendergast in defensive line not an option
Noel McNamara and Bernard Jackman believe Ireland should trust in Sam Prendergast's defence for Saturday’s crucial Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium.
England drop Marcus Smith and Henry Slade for Italy clash
England have dropped Marcus Smith and Henry Slade in a dramatic shake-up of the backline for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham (3pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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.