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Thrilling Six Nations 2024 Opener: France vs Ireland

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Get ready for an epic showdown as France battles Ireland in the Six Nations opener. Who will emerge victorious in Marseille?

The Six Nations 2024 kicks off with a bang as France takes on Ireland in a highly anticipated match in Marseille. The excitement is palpable as fans gear up for a thrilling clash between these rugby powerhouses. With Italy facing England and Wales challenging Scotland, the championship is off to an electrifying start.

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony emphasizes that their focus is on delivering a top-notch performance rather than seeking redemption after the World Cup. The stakes are high as teams gear up for intense battles in this prestigious tournament.

As the competition heats up, discussions around predictions, match previews, and betting tips are buzzing. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting to see how the action unfolds as the Six Nations drama unfolds in Marseille.

Stay tuned for nail-biting moments, unexpected twists, and standout performances as the Six Nations journey begins with a clash between France and Ireland.

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Six Nations 2024 LIVE: France v Ireland build-up plus England ... (The Independent)

France v Ireland kicks off this year's championship in Marseille with Italy v England and Wales v Scotland to follow on Saturday.

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Ireland are not out to prove a point - O'Mahony (BBC Sport)

Peter O'Mahony says Ireland's Six Nations opener against France is about performance rather than "putting things right" after the World Cup.

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Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, Lewis Hamilton and Aryna ... (The Guardian)

Test your knowledge of football, cricket, tennis, rugby union and winter sports in this week's quiz.

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France v Ireland predictions: Six Nations gets underway in Marseille (Rugby World)

Opening games do not get much bigger and better than this, but what are our France v Ireland predictions for the Six Nations game in Marseille?

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Six Nations: France v Ireland - All you need to know (RTE.ie)

Follow a live blog on RTE.ie/sport and the RTร‰ News App followed by report, reaction and player ratings. TV. The match is live on Virgin Media TV. WEATHER. It's ...

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France v Ireland tips: Six Nations preview and best bets (Sportinglife.com)

Jon Newcombe kicks off his match-by-match coverage of Six Nations with a preview of the one that might decide the outcome of the Championship.

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France v Ireland: Five talking points ahead of Six Nations opener as ... (planetrugby.com)

What a game we have to kick off the 2024 Six Nations as reigning Grand Slam champions Ireland face off against pre-tournament favourites France in Marseille ...

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Betting predictions for France vs Ireland: Six Nations tips and odds (Telegraph.co.uk)

Graham Woods' France vs Ireland betting tips include 12/5, 19/10 and 9/5-priced selections, with the hosts backed to win a tight game.

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Six Nations, Six Properties (Savills)

Savills experience and expertise spans the globe including the six rugby nations of Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.

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France v Ireland: Six Nations 2024 opener โ€“ live (The Guardian)

France and Ireland face off in Marseille in a Six Nations opener that is being billed as a potential title decider. Join Lee Calvert.

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France v Ireland LIVE: Score and latest updates as Six Nations 2024 ... (The Independent)

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to Marseille to face Les Bleus as the past two Six Nations champions kick off this year's championship in a tantalising ...

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Rugby must take risks to convert TikTok generation, says Six ... (Financial Times)

Facing a period of transition, the sport needs to shift to entertainment to reach new fans, says Tom Harrison.

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France vs Ireland LIVE! Six Nations 2024 match stream, latest score ... (Evening Standard)

Mammoth Marseille clash kicks off the competition as last two Grand Slam winners lock horns.

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Six Nations 2024: What is the TMO? (The Independent)

The TMO has access to all game footage on television screens in front of them and is usually situated in a truck outside of the ground.

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FANTASY RUGBY GEEK'S ROUND 1 PICKS - Guinness Men's Six ... (Six Nations Rugby)

Round 1 of the Guinness Men's Six Nations is here, and for all Fantasy Rugby players, hopes are high.

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Six Nations: Struggling Cardiff businesses hope for lifeline (BBC News)

Hospitality businesses hope the tournament will provide a much-needed boost to ailing venues.

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Six Nations 2024: France vs Ireland from Stade Velodrome in ... (Sky Sports)

Tune into our live blog below for updates from 2024 Six Nations bumper opening game between past two Grand Slam champions: France vs Ireland from Stade ...

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Ex-Ireland player's one score prediction for Six Nations opener (RugbyPass)

Former Ireland back-rower Alan Quinlan has tipped Andy Farrell's side to come up with a one-score victory away to France in the Guinness Six Nations.

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Ruthless Ireland make perfect start to Six Nations title defence ... (planetrugby.com)

Ireland put in an outstanding performance as they kicked off their Six Nations title defence with a 38-17 bonus-point victory over France in Marseille.

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Ireland claim biggest ever away win over France (BBC Sport)

Ireland begin their Six Nations title defence in momentous fashion with a rare bonus-point away win over 14-man France in Marseille.

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Ireland start Six Nations title defence with ominous thrashing of 14 ... (Evening Standard)

The reigning Grand Slam champions run in five tries in a bonus-point thumping in Marseille.

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Six Nations: Wales v Scotland prediction: visitors to win by 15 (The Offside Line)

Scotland hope to end 22 year losing streak in Cardiff when they kick-off their 2024 Six Nations against Wales on Saturday.

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Six Nations 2024: Full schedule, all results, table standings and how ... (Olympics)

This year's edition, set to feature defending Grand Slam champions Ireland, France, England, Wales, Scotland and Italy, will be a tournament of transition with ...

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Six Nations 2024 predictions: our writers on who will win and why (The Guardian)

England and France are strong contenders, Damian Penaud will probably impress and hopefuls Italy may arrive transformed.

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France 17-38 Ireland: Reigning Six Nations champions kick off ... (BT.com)

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher all went over for the Irish against a ragged France who had Paul Willemse sent ...

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Solid Ireland crush 14-man France in Six Nations opener (Rugby.com.au)

They prevailed with tries by Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher, and points from the boot of Jack Crowley. France ...

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Marseille madness incoming - France vs Ireland Guinness Six ... (RugbyDump)

France vs Ireland Guinness Six Nations 2024 match preview from Marseille France as Joe McCarthy starts for Ireland.

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Ireland run 14-man France ragged in Six Nations romp for the ages (RugbyPass)

Ireland ruthlessly capitalised on the absence of Antoine Dupont to launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point ...

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Ireland thrash France to get Six Nations momentum ticking (FRANCE 24)

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said his team's 38-17 thrashing of France gave them invaluable momentum in their bid to defend their Six Nations title.

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OPTA REVEALS 'FORM XV' - Six Nations Rugby - Guinness Men's ... (Six Nations Rugby)

14 Damian Penaud has scored more tries in European club rugby than any other player since the Rugby World Cup (11), averaging one every 59 minutes, while he's ...

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Six Nations: Wales v Scotland travel warning as thousands expected (BBC News)

Passengers have been warned trains are "expected to be very busy" and heavy traffic is expected on the M4 motorway ahead of Wales' game with Scotland. Rugby ...

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Title holders Ireland hammer France in opening Six Nations clash (FRANCE 24)

Ireland got their bid for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams off to the perfect start with a bonus-point 38-17 victory over 14-man France in the opening ...

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Six Nations: Italy have a new look, but can they get a win? (City A.M.)

Being the new kid is never easy but that is the role Gonzalo Quesada will take up in this year's Six Nations.

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France 17-38 Ireland: Reigning Six Nations champions kick off ... (Eurosport.com)

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher all went over for the Irish against a ragged France who had Paul Willemse sent ...

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'Ireland lay down marker with stunning win' (BBC Sport)

Ireland banish their World Cup pain with a remarkable 38-17 victory over 14-man France in the opening Six Nations game in Marseille.

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Six Nations: Cardiff's 21-year-old Cameron Winnett in for Wales ... (Sky Sports)

Warren Gatland includes two uncapped players in his 23-player Wales line-up to face Scotland in Cardiff for their Six Nations opener on Saturday (4.45pm ...

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Andy Farrell highlights key to Ireland Six Nations victory in France (The Independent)

Ireland's bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France.

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Scotland look to end 22-year Cardiff curse (BBC Sport)

Gregor Townsend started for Scotland the last time they won a Six Nations match in Cardiff. Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins had not yet been born.

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