France claim impressive win over Ireland in Six Nations opener

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Strasbourg advanced in the Coupe de France with a 3-1 win over Monaco. Strasbourg will face Reims in the quarter-finals in March.

Karim Benzema couldn't have dreamed of a better debut with his new side Al-Hilal. The French striker scored a hat-trick in his team's 6–0 win over Al-Okhdood.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway, with multiple competitions starting on Thursday. This included the women's hockey tournament, where hosts Italy defeated France (4-1). The opening ceremony is set to take place across four different locations on Friday, with Mariah Carey as the main guest.