The FAI have confirmed that Ireland will face France in an international friendly next year.

Security arrangements at the Stade de France are “not ready” to ensure the safety of spectators at Euro 2016, local politicians have warned, less than three weeks before the tournament.

"We lived very emotional moments. Now we must move forward, all safety measures will be taken."

The rugby Six Nations tournament kicks off this afternoon at the Stade de France in Paris.