France v Ireland in the Six Nations: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

Andy Farrell's side will hope to start as they mean to go on in Paris on Thursday night.

France's Antoine Dupont lifts the trophy with team-mates. Bookmakers have installed France as favourites and historically they have performed well in Six Nations taking place after British and Irish Lions years, winning titles in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2022 - three of them Grand Slams. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Here we go again. 

Ireland kick off their 2026 Six Nations campaign with a novel Thursday night this week.