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France’s creative heart ‘Jalipont’ can easily join rugby’s great double-acts  The Irish Times

Elsewhere, All Black forward Dalton Papali’i signs for Castres.

Imperious France enjoy eight-try romp over sorry Wales in Cardiff  The Irish Times

Wales suffered more Guinness Six Nations misery as France romped to a 54-12 victory in Cardiff.

Home side sink to 13th straight Six Nations defeat in front of swathes of empty seats in Cardiff.

Ireland were well beaten by a supremely talented France last Thursday, but it was the absence of some basic qualities that will most frustrate Andy Farrell. He needs to change something quickly, writes Jonny Holland.

Ireland were well beaten by a supremely talented France last Thursday, but it was the absence of some basic qualities that will most frustrate Andy Farrell. He needs to change something quickly, writes Jonny Holland.

🏉 Rucks & collisions 🏉 The three P’s 🏉 Après set pieces 🏉 Selections 🏉 Calls & non-calls THIS WEEK’S GUEST MARK JACKSON FULL TIME TAKES Craig Grehan All in all. Good day out. Look we know we’re in transition and we’re not the numero uno team anymore. SA and France are. Very different teams. … Continue reading 496 : France v Ireland wrap

Ireland Under-20s pay a heavy price for indiscipline as France run in 50 points in Perpignan  The Irish Times

The 2026 Six Nations is underway as France laid down a huge statement of intent with a massive win over Ireland- So how did France's kicking game open them up, what did Ireland get wrong, and will this French team go all the way? If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/SquidgeRugby, so I can eat French fries for breakfast

There was much for France coach Fabien Galthié to enthuse about after putting Ireland to the sword in the opening game of this year's Six Nations, with the coach saying "it was one of our most precise attacking performances in a long time".

Ireland vs France analysis: A lesson for Ireland in the ways of modern Test rugby  The Irish Times

The France captain was sharp on his return to Test rugby.

Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign got off to the worst possible start with a 36-14 loss to France. Watch the highlights here.

Ireland were outfought and outplayed in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against France. Here's how we rated the players in the 36-14 defeat.

Ireland's concerning form has now been upgraded to worrying, with their Guinness Six Nations campaign starting with a 36-14 thrashing at the hands of France in Paris.

Making his international return for the first time in 11 months, France’s superstar forced the game to unfold according to his will.

Six Nations: Whirlwind France remind Ireland of the bad old days with punishing win  The Irish Times

Les Bleus are clear favourites but this depleted Irish team want to attack their Six Nations opener.