As it happened: Ireland suffer 36-14 defeat in bruising opening-night defeat in Paris

Follow along for updates and analysis as Andy Farrell's men kick off the 2026 championship with a daunting Thursday night test at the Stade de France in Paris

UP AND RUNNING: France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey breaks through to score their first try of the game during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Stade de France, Paris. Picture date: Thursday February 5, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire

France 36 Ireland 14

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