As it happened: France v Ireland, Six Nations minute-by-minute

Andy Farrell's men begin their campaign with a massive test in Marseille.

Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe, Joe McCarthy, Ciaran Frawley, Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Not a bad start to the long weekend, and possibly more importantly, the Six Nations championship. 

Thanks for your company throughout - we'll have reaction and analysis from Marseille on the site and in tomorrow's bumper Examiner Sports supplement.