France win a penalty as Ireland stray offside and the French aim for the posts

Big hit in the middle shuts the French down but they spin the ball wide and make ground on the outside of the Irish defence

Jonny Stewart box kicks downfield and finds the safety of the touchline

Romain N'tamack gets us underway

Both sides out on the pitch, kick off just moments away

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby’s live coverage of France v Ireland in these two sides opening games of the Six Nations. Last years fixture was an absolute nail biter with Ireland coming away with a 5 point victory in a game that finished 27-22. If last years game is anything to go by this will be a cracker. Join us in 10 for live updates throughout.

double bill of the women and the U20s according to the RTE website, John.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2017/0202/849706-how-to-follow-the-six-nations-on-rte-sport/

Is there anywhere we can see.