Nearly one million tune in for France clash

IRELAND’s historic Six Nations clash with France attracted almost one million viewers to RTÉ television.

An average of 876,000 viewers tuned into RTÉ Two’s coverage with the audience peaking at 997,000. The previously Six Nations record was Ireland Triple Crown Win against England in 2006 which attracted an average of 643,000. The figures also made it the most watched programme on the station this year.

Glen Killane, Group Head of Sport RTÉ, said: “I am delighted that a record number of viewers watched our comprehensive coverage on such an historic day, and we look forward to bringing all the upcoming RBS Six Nations games to the public live and free-to-air.”