RARE PHOTOS: 2 | Rare Historical Photos

France vs Ireland, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Tournament starts on a Thursday night in Paris as Antoine Dupont returns

Evening Standard · Feb 3

The Fabien Galthie gambles that put pressure on France’s Six Nations title defence

With veterans Gregory Alldritt, Damian Penaud and Gael Fickou omitted, Galthie has looked to the future as France bid to go back-to-back

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Six Nations team news: Penaud blow for France as Ntamack and Dupont return

France’s Romain Ntamack is set to line up at fly-half for the first time in almost 18 months but the Six Nations favourites will be without wing Damian Penaud for Friday night’s opener against Wales

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025

Italy hit post with last kick as 14-man France cling on for draw in thriller

Paolo Garbisi’s penalty hit the post with the last kick in a thrilling 13-13 draw where France’s Jonathan Danty was sent off for a head-on-head tackle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

Depleted and Dupont-less, can France recover after World Cup heartache?

Les Bleus’ post-tournament refit has not been as drastic as some expected and they face Ireland with a team of relative veterans

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024

France given huge boost as Antoine Dupont starts Springboks quarter-final

Face of the World Cup Dupont has recovered from a fractured cheekbone to captain the side in Paris on Sunday evening

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

France boss Galthie warns of 'wounded' Italians in crucial World Cup clash

France rugby union head coach Fabien Galthié warned his players of a likely backlash from Italy on Friday following their humiliating 96-17 loss to New Zealand last week.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 6, 2023

Is France vs Italy on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Italy will try to pull off one of the biggest shocks in Rugby World Cup history against hosts France

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Dupont injury blights France victory over Namibia at Rugby World Cup

A second-half injury to France skipper Antoine Dupont eclipsed a record win over Namibia which virtually sealed a place for the hosts in the last eight at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023

France 96-0 Namibia: Damian Penaud hat-trick for rampant Les Blues but concern over Antoine Dupont

Damian Penaud scored a hat-trick as sensational France ran riot against Namibia in a 96-0 win at the Rugby World Cup, but that could be overshadowed by an injury to Antoine Dupont.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023