Ireland grinds out a shaky Six Nations win over Italy

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France begins Six Nations title defense with five-try pounding of Ireland in 36-14 win
PARIS (AP) — France began its Six Nations title defense with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday. France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France.

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Ireland grinds out a shaky Six Nations win over Italy in second half fightback
Six Nations: Ireland come from behind to beat Italy - as it happened
Experience of Italy scare will be 'absolutely huge' for Ireland players - Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell dismissed the suggestion that relief was his primary emotion following Ireland's nervy Six Nations win over Italy and believes the experience will stand to his side in the long term.

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Ireland 20-13 Italy: Home side's replacements provide vital impact in nervy comeback Six Nations victory
Laboured Ireland come from behind to edge out unlucky Italy
Saturday sport: Ireland beat Italy in Six Nations fixture, Galway draw with Kerry in GAA
Meanwhile, Scotland and England will do battle for the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield from 4:40pm.

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Ireland 'able to back ourselves' in win - Farrell
Baloucoune spares Ireland’s Six Nations blushes as they recover to see off Italy
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France name strong line-up for Cardiff trip

Fabien Galthié has named a strong side to travel to Cardiff as Les Bleus seek to back up their opening round victory against Ireland in Sunday's meeting with Wales.

Wales boss Steve Tandy calls for unity after Six Nations thrashing by France

Wales boss Steve Tandy calls for unity after Six Nations thrashing by France - Les Bleus eased to their biggest victory in Cardiff on Sunday, scoring eight tries en route to a 54-12 success.

It says everything about Welsh rugby that humiliating France defeat was an improvement

Another Wales humiliation, another record for the Dragonhood to pile on to their recent mass of rancid ignominy. This was the lowest attendance for a Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium.
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Stunning France claim statement win against Ireland

Read the full report, get match reaction and watch the highlights from Stade de France as Les Bleus host Ireland in the opening round of the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations in Paris.

Wales v France LIVE: Score updates as dominant visitors bring up half century

Charles Ollivon has gone over to bring up the half century for France, who have been good value for their dominant lead. Thomas Ramos has contributed from the tee, kicking over 12 points.

France score 'devastating' try inside two minutes

France centre Emilien Gailleton is on hand to finish off a "devastating" move to give his side an early lead against Wales at the Principality Stadium.