Tony Ward: Shaky form and an injury crisis leaves Ireland looking vulnerable ahead of French testIt’s very difficult to see beyond a home win in Paris on Thursday nightIreland captain Caelan Doris (left) with head coach Andy Farrell during an Ireland squad training session in Quinto da Lago, Portugal. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileTony Ward Today at 20:00This year’s big Six Nations kick-off takes place in in the Stade de France on Thursday night. The timing, we are told, is to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics which is in itself a little white lie.

Source: Irish Independent February 01, 2026 22:00 UTC