Fired-up France ready to 'bleed for the shirt'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance have vowed to restore their famed "spiked helmet" ferocity against Ireland in Paris today.
Pumped up Johnny Sexton pointing the way for Joe Schmidt's men
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRory Best will lead Ireland out on to the Stade de France pitch this afternoon but it was Johnny Sexton who was the dominant figure at yesterday's eve of game captain's run in Paris.
Tony Ward: We could well be on the brink of a new era in Irish rugby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFamiliarity has bred confidence in Irish teams travelling to France. Professionalism has undoubtedly helped level the playing field - prior to that back in Five Nations time the biennial hiding in Paris...
IRFU Live Blog: France v Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoin us for live text commentary of Ireland's RBS 6 Nations showdown with les Bleus at the Stade de France today (kick-off 3.25pm local time/2.25pm Irish time), as Joe Schmidt's men chase their first win...
Ireland have to start fast in Paris, admits Best
1 decade ago by The TimesFrance may be in transition under Guy Novès, their new head coach, but victory for Ireland today would be a...
Video: 'We left the boyfriends at home' - Ireland fans celebrate Valentine's weekend in Paris ahead of Six Nations clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland fans have travelled in their thousands to Paris for tomorrow's Six Nations clash against France and there was love in the air in the romantic capital of Europe for some, and not so much for others.
'We will bleed from the shirt against Ireland' - French vow to restore pride
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance have vowed to restore their famed "spiked helmet" ferocity against Ireland in Paris on Saturday.
'It's been a happy hunting ground for us'- Stephen Ferris confident Ireland can undo France in Paris
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris believes that the Stade de France is longer the bogie ground it once was for Irish teams, and is confident that Joe Schmidt and co will get the better of...
Five reasons why Ireland will beat France in Six Nations crunch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance have been installed as the consensus favourites by almost all the bookies but, on the other hand, much of the evidence suggests that Ireland will get their first win of the 2016 Six Nations in Paris...
Preview: Italy v England
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsA couple of missed drop goals made a big difference to Italy and England's first weekend in the 2016 RBS 6 Nations.
