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France forward Pascal Pape cited for Jamie Heaslip incident
France forward Pascal Pape is cited following an incident with Jamie Heaslip during his side's Six Nations defeat to Ireland.Feb 16, 12:48
Paul O'Connell frustrated with finish to France victory
Captain Paul O'Connell is frustrated with how Ireland finished their Six Nations win over France.Feb 14, 21:20
France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre frustrated after Ireland defeat
France should have beaten Ireland in the Six Nations, according to their coach Philippe Saint-Andre.Feb 14, 21:00
Johnny Sexton: 'I was fine to continue playing after clash of heads'
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton insists that he is feeling no ill effects following his clash of heads with Mathieu Bastareaud in their Six Nations win over France.Feb 14, 20:15
The Match
Match Report
Defending champions Ireland continue their winning start in the Six Nations thanks to an edgy 18-11 victory at home to France.
Team News
Johnny Sexton and Jamie Heaslip will start Ireland's Six Nations encounter against France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this weekend.
Preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Six Nations meeting between Ireland and France in Dublin.
Build-up
IRFU insists Johnny Sexton fit to play for Ireland following concussion layoff
The IRFU insists that Johnny Sexton is fit to play for Ireland against France in the Six Nations this weekend following concern over his recent absence due to concussion.Feb 13, 18:23
Philippe Saint-Andre calls for France improvement against Ireland
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre warns his side that they must improve if they want to overcome holders Ireland in the Six Nations.Feb 11, 16:02
Jonathan Sexton cleared to return against France
Ireland confirm that fly-half Jonathan Sexton will be able to return from his 12-week concussion layoff in their Six Nations match against France.Feb 7, 12:22
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt: 'Favourites tag is a distraction'
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says that being labelled "favourites" in the Six Nations is a "distraction".Jan 28, 13:23
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