Match Report - France 36 - 14 Ireland | 05 Feb 2026 - Sky Sports
France got their Six Nations title defence off to the ideal start as they put a sorry Ireland to the sword with a 36-14 victory at the Stade de France in Paris.
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France vs Ireland update: France opened their Six Nations defence with a dominant 36-14 win over Ireland in Paris, securing a bonus point as they raced to a 29-0 lead before Ireland rallied late [Sky Sports: Match Report] [ESPN: Match Report] [The Independent: Live updates]. This result keeps France atop the Six Nations table early in the campaign [ESPN].
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Notable performances: Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries, with Matthieu Jalibert, Charles Ollivon, and Theo Attissogbe also crossing for France; Antoine Dupont returned to action in this match [Sky Sports: Match Report]. For Ireland, replacements Nick Timoney and Michael Milne crossed in the second half to add some late consolation [Sky Sports: Match Report].
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Context: The fixture is part of the Six Nations championship, a traditional early‑year showdown between France and Ireland with title implications for the 2026 campaign [Sky Sports: Match Report]. Early results set the tone for the rest of the tournament, though additional rounds will determine the champion [ESPN].
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