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Opportunity
A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Paris
3 Feb
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Rugby Weekly Extra
France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
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Team news
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.
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Monday
2 Feb
Dates For Diary
Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed
2 Feb
19
Bienvenue
Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Paris
2 Feb
11
Transfers
Celtic's Johnny Kenny turns down Schalke in favour of loan move to Bolton Wanderers
2 Feb
11
Possible XV
Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise
2 Feb
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Tribesmen
Of the top teams in All-Ireland hunt, Galway remain unfancied - just as they want it
All teams are in flux and Galway are no different but they are ushering through new leaders and prospects.
Declan Bogue
2 Feb
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