Ireland/France: Kick off complete

The Six Nations match between Ireland and France has kicked off at Lansdowne Road.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2001 - 14:01

The Six Nations match between Ireland and France has kicked off at Lansdowne Road.

France are favourites to win the match - although the home side must be feeling the effect of the massive groundswell of support from fans at Lansdowne.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

more courts articles

David Furnish calls alleged phone tapping by Daily Mail publisher an ‘abomination’

Andy Carroll denies breaching court order against reality TV star ex-wife

Footballer Andy Carroll faces trial over alleged breach of non-molestation order

More in this section

How many cards has Andy Farrell left to play as Ireland head coach?

Craig Casey dejected after the match 5/2/2026

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

France v Ireland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

Significant Ireland changes likely for Six Nations clash with Italy

Courts Rugby: Six Nations Place: Lansdowne Road Place: Lansdowne Event: Six Nations Organisation: Ireland Organisation: France

<p>Head Coach Andy Farrell. Pic: INPHO/Nick Elliott</p>

Experienced Ireland players need to 'show the way' against Italy, says Farrell

READ NOW

Ireland/France: Kick off complete

Experienced Ireland players need to 'show the way' against Italy, says Farrell

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Ireland/France: Kick off complete

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Experienced Ireland players need to 'show the way' against Italy, says Farrell

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Most Read