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France v Ireland

France v Ireland

Date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Venue: Stade de France, Paris

Kick-off: 8:10pm (GMT)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK)

France will host Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday 5th February in the opening match of the 2026 Six Nations Championship.

France claimed a 42-27 bonus-point victory over Ireland during the 2025 Championship.

France and Ireland have contested a total of 104 rugby test matches since their first meeting in 1909. France have won 60 of those matches, whilst Ireland have won 37 matches. There have also been seven drawn matches between the two nations.

France v Ireland - Six Nations Tickets

Tickets for the France v Ireland Six Nations match are on sale as part of a 2-match package, which includes an autumn fixture. Individual match tickets are not currently on general sale. Check the France Rugby ticketing website for further details.

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France v Ireland - Recent Six Nations History

Louis Bielle Biarrey celebrates a try for France against Ireland in 2025 Six Nations

France dismiss Dupont disappointment to destroy Ireland in Dublin

8th March 2025

France overcame the injury loss of Antoine Dupont to blow open the Six Nations title race by extinguishing Ireland’s Grand Slam dream with a crushing 42-27 win in Dublin.

Dan Sheehan scored a try for Ireland against France in the 2024 Six Nations

Ireland move into pole position for Six Nations title with victory in France

2nd February 2024

Ireland ruthlessly capitalised on the absence of Antonie Dupont to launch their Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point demolition of 14-man France.

Ireland celebrate Garry Ringrose try against France in 2023 Six Nations

Determined Ireland continue to impress after victory over France

11th February 2023

Ireland propelled themselves into pole position for Six Nations glory with a gripping 32-19 bonus-point victory over reigning Grand Slam champions France in Dublin.

Ireland players look dejected after losing to France in 2022 Six Nations

Ireland see winning run ended as France triumph in thrilling Six Nations clash

12th February 2022

France put themselves in pole position for Six Nations glory by ending Ireland’s nine-match winning run with a pulsating 30-24 victory in Paris.

France players celebrate beating Ireland in 2021 Six Nations

Ireland suffer another Six Nations defeat as favourites France march on

14th February 2021

Ireland’s Six Nations title aspirations were prematurely ended as France underlined their status as tournament favourites by grinding out a 15-13 win in Dublin.

Venue Information - Stade de France, Paris

Stade de France, 93216 Saint-Denis, France

Stadium Enquiries: +33 892 70 09 00

Stadium Capacity: 81,338