Latest: French Rugby Federation expect Ireland match to go ahead

Ireland’s Six Nations’ trip to Paris next weekend is on course to go ahead as scheduled despite concern over the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Latest: French Rugby Federation expect Ireland match to go ahead
Fri, 06 Mar, 2020 - 21:23
James Harrington

French President Emmanuel Macron, centre, and Health Minister Olivier Veran, centre left, hold a meeting with researchers and scientists about the COVID-19 outbreak, at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Yoan Valat, via AP
French President Emmanuel Macron, centre, and Health Minister Olivier Veran, centre left, hold a meeting with researchers and scientists about the COVID-19 outbreak, at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Yoan Valat, via AP

Ireland’s Six Nations’ trip to Paris next weekend is on course to go ahead as scheduled despite concern over the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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