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# Aerial Battle
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# Aerial Battle
Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air. But they kept losing the contests
Andy Farrell’s side got little success from a kicking game that lacked variety.
Rugby - Last week 1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
France-Ireland review
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Paris to assess a sobering night for Ireland at the Stade de France.
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
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# Comment
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# Comment
Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days
Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.
# Down And Out
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# Down And Out
France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris
There were some signs of hope as the Irish bench made an impact but it was misery for Irish fans.
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# Showtime
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# Showtime
Farrell's Ireland go on the hunt for a big upset at Stade de France
Les Bleus are clear favourites but this depleted Irish team want to attack their Six Nations opener.
# Platform
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# Platform
POC and Ireland need a smart plan to stymie France's strength
The French transition attack is another major threat for Ireland tomorrow in Paris.
# Paris Match
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# Paris Match
Rugby Weekly Extra: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy preview France v Ireland
Murray and Ciarán on the challenge facing Ireland, France’s Grand Slam ambitions, and Sam Prendergast’s chance to shine.
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraThe French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris
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# Feeling Bleu
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# Feeling Bleu
Ireland in Paris: The misery years
For decades, Paris represented a place of physical and mental pain for visiting Irish teams.
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