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Published 14:09 3 Mar 2025 GMT
Updated 14:09 3 Mar 2025 GMT

Ireland face France this weekend in the Six Nations, and here is everything you need to know, including TV details, team news, and referee details.
Ireland take on France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, March 8.
Kick-off is at 2:15 pm.
With Ireland missing out on a bonus point in their win over Wales, it is unlikely that they will finish on more points than France if they lose on Saturday.
France currently have a +91 points difference, while Ireland are on +28, meaning that it will be close to impossible to overtake France in this regard.
Ireland will likely have to beat France and then Italy if they are to become the first ever team to win the Championship three times in a row.
Ireland claimed their biggest win ever over France in last year's tournament, with a 38-17 victory in Marseille.
In Ireland, RTÉ and Virgin Media are sharing coverage of the tournament, while the BBC and ITV share coverage in the UK.
In Ireland, you can watch Ireland vs France on RTÉ 2, and stream the game on the RTÉ Player.
In the UK, the Six Nations match will be broadcast live on ITV 1, and you can stream it live on ITVX.
The squads have yet to be named, but Ireland are hoping that captain Caelan Doris and Rónan Kelleher will be back fit, after missing the Wales clash.
Tadhg Furlong - who has not played for Ireland since the summer - has not been ruled out either, while Garry Ringrose will miss the game after receiving a two-match suspension following the red card he picked up in Cardiff.
BoyleSports have Ireland as slight favourite at 4/5, with France at evens, while a draw is priced at 22/1.
Australia's Angus Gardner will take charge of the game.
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