Ireland v France 2023

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Ireland v France, Six Nations 2023: What time is kick-off and what TV ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Possibly the biggest match of the Six Nations takes place in the second round of fixtures.

Englishman Wayne Barnes will take charge of the match, with assistance coming from Matthew Carley (RFU) and Jordan Way (RA). France set themselves on course for grand slam victory overcoming a well-fancied Ireland 30-24 at the Stade de France. “To do that, this is fundamental: we must continue to work in osmosis with the clubs. This needs to be the start of a positive cycle. Antoine Dupont will again captain France, while Toulouse team-mate Romain Ntamack starts at No 10 jersey. France particularly are entering a landmark year.

Ireland v France rugby: Six Nations 2023 TV channel, kick-off time ... (Radio Times)

Check out how to watch Ireland v France live on TV this weekend, including kick-off time and coverage details.

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Ireland vs France, Six Nations 2023: Kick-off time, TV channel ... (Evening Standard)

It's only the second weekend of the 2023 Six Nations but France's trip to Dublin to face Ireland on Saturday already looks to be a title decider.

Any repeat of that this weekend and they will certainly be punished. They were a long way from their best against Italy, but still found a way to get the job done. Ireland vs France odds A 29-24 victory extended the unbeaten run to 14 matches, and sets up a titanic clash in Dublin. Ireland vs France prediction Ireland vs France lineups

Ireland vs France – Six Nations 2023: Andy Farrell's men look to ... (The Irish Sun)

IRELAND cruised to a Six Nations opening win against Wales - but they'll be gearing up for a tougher test when they take on reigning champions France.

[France scraped a 30-24 win](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/rugby-union/8345637/france-vs-ireland-rugby-kick-off-time-tv-channel-live-stream-free-team-news-six-nations/)when the teams met during the 2022 edition. [Betfair](https://www.betfair.com/sport/rugby-union/the-six-nations/ireland-v-france/32085578) are correct at time of publication [Ireland's](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/rugby-union/)mouthwatering contest against France will take place on Saturday, February 11. [gruelling 29-24 win against Italy.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/10162412/italy-france-live-score-stream-free-watch-six-nations-rugby-online/) [And the 34-10 drubbing](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/10155165/wales-ireland-live-result-bonus-point-win-reaction/) was made even sweeter as Ireland secured a bonus point. [Warren Gatland's return](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/9851552/warren-gatland-pivac-wales-rugby/) to the Welsh hot seat with an emphatic victory in Cardiff.

Six Nations - Ireland vs France: TV details, kick-off time, team news ... (The Irish Times)

All you need to know ahead of this weekend's potential title-decider at the Aviva Stadium.

The one unknown in this France side from an Irish perspective is new wing Ethan Dumortier. In many ways, such a display was the worst case scenario for Ireland. Ireland had not won in Cardiff since 2013, and the 24 points they scored in the first half were the most they have ever put on in that period in a Six Nations game at the venue. The French struggled with discipline in giving away 18 penalties, while their usual power at the maul was not on display. A sluggish middle period aside, Ireland overpowered Wales, scoring 21 points in the opening quarter on their way to a bonus point win. This time around in Dublin, the result could once again decide the destination of the Six Nations crown.

Ireland team v France: When Andy Farrell will name starting side for ... (Irish Mirror)

The sides will do battle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 2.15pm.

“We’re trying to get him to a point where he’s going to be at his best even though he hasn’t played for so long. There’s no doubt about that.” Farrell is expected to name his starting XV for the clash around lunchtime on Thursday. “There’s one thing about an Irish crowd – when there’s a big game and they know they have to get behind the team they are the best in the world. Farrell believes Irish fans are “the best in the world” at backing their team in big games and hopes a partisan crowd can help boost his team’s title quest. “I spoke to him over the last two weeks constantly that there’s no excuse and he needs to be at his best.

Ireland vs France: 'If we're favourites, that doesn't bother me ... (The Irish Times)

Wednesday was a day of relief for Johnny Sexton. Now that the dead leg which forced his withdrawal in the 69th minute of Ireland's 34-10 win away to Wales ...

“The favourites tag is not something we mention internally. “That’s where we are after the Welsh game. That’s where we are after the weekend.” “Shaun Edwards isn’t the head coach but a lot of what he did with Wales, you can see it all over the team; they kick long, real aggressive defence with some outstanding individuals littered through e team. “But look, we got to see what France are like when they are tested - some good things from that. “It feels like a huge game,” agreed Sexton, who then went further.