This event is in the past.It took place on February 5, 2026 at Stade de France.
Eighty thousand roaring fans. France and Ireland clash in the Six Nations opener, a rivalry that always delivers. The French are chasing a Grand Slam, and the Irish bring their trademark discipline and speed. Expect bone-rattling tackles, breathtaking tries, and a night you'll talk about for years.
Six Nations
Rugby rivalry
Electric atmosphere
Grand Slam chase
Tips
🏟️"The best stadium I've had the fortune to visit"
🔥"The atmosphere was spectacular and the French crowd was so vocal"
France vs Ireland 2026
Saint-Denis
Eighty thousand roaring fans. France and Ireland clash in the Six Nations opener, a rivalry that always delivers. The French are chasing a Grand Slam, and the Irish bring their trademark discipline and speed. Expect bone-rattling tackles, breathtaking tries, and a night you'll talk about for years.
Six Nations
Rugby rivalry
Electric atmosphere
Grand Slam chase
Tips
🏟️"The best stadium I've had the fortune to visit"
🔥"The atmosphere was spectacular and the French crowd was so vocal"
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