Italy chaos hints at Irish blueprint for France showdown
The opening Six Nations weekend provided drama, upsets and the high quality test matches that we anticipated before kick-off.
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Ireland trio Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of France game
Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy and Jamison Gibson-Park will all miss Ireland's crunch Six Nations game with France on Saturday but skipper Johnny Sexton is expected to be available.
Six Nations team of the week: Ireland and Scotland impress in round one
There were three away victories in round one of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations as Ireland, Scotland and France all claimed bonus-point wins.
Borthwick says England team he inherited from Eddie Jones 'weren't good at anything'
Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones "weren't good at anything" following a defeat in his first match in charge.
Stuart McCloskey considered Ulster exit while in Ireland exile
Stuart McCloskey had to wait seven years between his first and second Six Nations appearances and the Ireland centre revealed he considered moving abroad during his international exile.
Farrell: Staying true to ourselves will be key v France
Of all the milestones reached by this Irish team in the last two seasons, the one they've yet to pass is what faces them this Saturday.
Galthie left with 'bitter taste' as France edge Italy in Six Nations
France head coach Fabien Galthié said he had been left with a "bitter taste" after his team opened their Guinness Six Nations defence with a nervy victory over Italy in Rome.
France survive big scare to edge past Italy in Six Nations
France survived a huge scare as they started their Six Nations campaign with a nerve-racking victory over Italy.