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Virimi Vakatawa's try helps France to victory away in Scotland
Stuart Hogg and co. made some costly errors in the closing stages.
France awarded 28-0 win following cancelled match against Fiji
The Autumn Nations Cup fixture had been called off after five Fijians tested positive for Covid-19.
French broadcaster apologises for 'killing off' Queen Elizabeth and Clint Eastwood
The station said a “technical problem” caused the notices to be released.
Autumn Nations Cup match between Fiji and France cancelled following Covid cases
Five players in the Fiji team have tested positive for the virus.
Thuram's France debut spoiled as Finland stun the world champions in Paris
Finland followed up last month’s victory against Ireland by winning tonight’s friendly at the Stade de France.
No props on the wing, the scraps, clarity in transition - Ireland's defence checklist
Andy Farrell’s men will be looking to make improvements in a defensive sense in the Autumn Nations Cup.
Paris hospitals near capacity after upsurge in coronavirus cases
France is currently in a partial lockdown to try and reduce Covid-19 numbers.
Son of France legend Lilian Thuram receives first call up to senior national side
Borussia Moenchengladbach attacker could make his debut against Finland next Wednesday.
Beirne shows up strongly alongside immense Ryan in Ireland's second row
The Munster man showed he can win the gainline against France last weekend.
Connors keen to get Autumn Nations Cup going as Ireland take lessons from Paris
The 24-year-old openside flanker is eager to add to his first two Test caps.
Stockdale shows kicking quality but errors prove costly on tough night in Paris
The 24-year-old made his second start in the number 15 shirt as Andy Farrell’s side came up short.
'It was a missed opportunity. It's a result that will nag at the Ireland players'
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra saw the lads dig into events in Paris.
'Something special is going to happen with this team in the next few years'
CJ Stander believes Ireland have ‘turned a corner’ despite their defeat in Paris.
Manhunt continues in France after shooting of Greek Orthodox priest
The priest remains in a critical condition.
How Andy Farrell's Ireland lost the crucial championship minutes in Paris
The visitors made a huge call to go to touch before half-time and then conceded just after the break.
'I was very disappointed coming off like everyone would be' - Sexton
The Ireland skipper bemoaned his side’s inability to be clinical with their chances at Stade de France.
'I back the players to feel what's right' - Farrell critical of Ireland's execution
The Ireland head coach was frustrated with his team’s inability to convert visits to the French 22 into points.
Not ruthless enough, not accurate enough, not good enough
Johnny Sexton knows Ireland had opportunities in Paris tonight – but they were not good enough to take them.
Ireland come up short in Paris as England crowned Six Nations champions
Andy Farrell’s men made errors but France were superb in a bonus-point win.
As it happened: France v Ireland, Six Nations
France proved too strong for Ireland in the final game of this year’s Six Nations tournament.
Priest shot outside Greek Orthodox church in Lyon, France
He is now in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
'I remember I was the D team captain. In fourth year, I was sub for the social team'
Hugo Keenan has been a slow-burning success as he gets set for his second Ireland cap tonight.
Softies? Ireland vow to deliver physicality in Paris after Rassie's comment
Andy Farrell’s men head into Super Saturday with the Six Nations title still on the line.
How the French rediscovered their mojo
After a decade of farcical selections and disastrous results, new head coach Fabien Galthié has turned France’s fortunes around.
Sexton is 'a role model for me,' says 21-year-old France out-half Ntamack
Meanwhile, Antoine Dupont is a major threat to Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
Man who killed three in Nice terror attack identified as Tunisian who entered France from Italy
The prosecutor said the attacker, who was born in 1999, was not the radar of intelligence agencies as a potential threat.
France move Fickou to wing as 21-year-old Vincent starts against Ireland
Fullback Anthony Bouthier has been deemed fit to start in Paris.
Farrell's attack up against 'winner and fighter' Edwards' French defence
The Ireland boss and French defence coach were team-mates at Wigan in the 1990s.
James Ryan went to Paris as 'a kid' in 2018 but returns as an Ireland leader
The 24-year-old has enjoyed taking responsibility for running the Ireland lineout.
Ireland's final Women's Six Nations clash off due to Covid outbreak in France set-up
France had previously agreed to play in Dublin instead of Lille.
New national lockdown announced in France
Bars, restaurants and non-essential businesses will close, but schools will stay open.
Henshaw starts at 13 as Farrell named on Ireland bench for France clash
Garry Ringrose misses out due to the broken jaw he sustained last weekend.
Dane immersed in rugby and ready for another tough Test run
The Ireland scrum-half hit the ground running despite an eight-month gap between competitive fixtures.
Sexton settled into Ireland rhythm and ready to duel France
The skipper feels improvements in training as he looks forward to a return to Paris.
Analysis: 80 seconds that show how good Ireland Women's attack can be
Every single player had a role in Claire Molloy’s try just before half-time against Italy.
Two children among four dead after migrant boat sinks off French coast
It is believed to be the single biggest loss of life during the current migrant crisis.
France lock le Roux free to play against Ireland after avoiding ban at hearing
The Racing 92 second row had been cited for allegedly striking Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones.
'I got away with murder when I was younger' - Healy set for 100th Ireland cap
The 33-year-old nearly retired from rugby in 2015 but battled his way back to the top.
Henshaw and Aki set for titanic midfield battle against Fickou and Vakatawa
The Leinster man was sharp off the bench against Italy last weekend.
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