Ceitidh Ainsworth has spent time training with Sione Fukofuka’s senior side for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, before coming back into the U21 team for the Six Nations Women’s U21 Series

McCoist floated a tongue-in-cheek theory to Alan Brazil as they discussed the thrilling title race in Scotland

"That's five trophies in five years," he says missing out one (i.e it's actually 2 x Six Nations and 4 x Triple Crowns).

France have won the Six Nations after a dramatic late victory over England at the Stade de France

The title is still up for grabs for Ireland.

Sione Tuipulotu is hoping to lead the Scots to glory this weekend and would love to put a big smile on his dad's face

The fate of the 2026 Championship remains firmly in the hands of the top three

"They had an average viewership of 8.7 million on the last day for their match, while the French soccer team had four or 4.5 million."

Ireland host Italy on week two of the 2026 Six Nations and desperately need a performance and a result

"If that 29-21 was to happen, which is we are one action away from potentially happening, would have caused all kinds of stress."

Former Wales and Lions out-half is backing Sam Prendergast

The La Rochelle boss was initially given a two-week suspension, following a confrontation with a referee

The task for Andy Farrell is to get the squad to regroup in time for next Saturday's game against Italy at the Aviva

Antoine Dupont, Fabien Galthie, Charles Ollivon and Matthieu Jalibert react to France's victory

"I don't think there was a lack of energy or effort from the start but, absolutely, the bench did a brilliant job of lifting the team and making a big impact."

Ireland's Six Nations campaign got off to a disappointing start in Paris

Tadhg Beirne admits: "Physically they probably dominated us, they won the aerial battle and then any bouncing ball."

Nick Timony and Michael Milne score second-half tries in three minute spell, Ireland only points

"We had a response in the second half but it's not what we want to be, a responding team."

Ireland were defeated 36-14 at the Stade de France

Andy Farrell's side fell to a 36-14 defeat to in Paris as the hosts made a big statement and the perfect start to the tournament at the Stade de France

Plenty of supporters voiced their concerns

Brian O'Driscoll will be on TV screens throughout the Six Nations

Ireland and France clash at the Stade de France in Paris this evening as the 2026 Six Nations gets underway.

Ireland and France clash this evening as the 2026 Six Nations gets underway - but why is the first game being played on a Thursday?

Ireland kick-off the Six Nations away to France in Paris

Last year's early shock has France on guard for 2026

Paris may bring short-term pain, but Farrell’s selection could prevent another World Cup heartbreak.

Team news, line-ups, what are they saying, betting odds and more

Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara has clarified his comments