France vs Ireland 2026: Six Nations Preview & Live Updates

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A duel at the top to start

  • The French and Irish have shared the top positions in the Six Nations Tournament since 2022. This opening match, this Thursday evening, is already synonymous with a shock at the top.
  • Antoine Dupont makes his return to Blue after a one-year loan absence following his ruptured cruciate knee ligaments contracted during the 2025 Tournament. He is of course captain this evening.
  • This first day will also see Italy host Scotland on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. England will host Wales at 5:40 p.m.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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