For 50 minutes, the move to mimic global trends of kick-heavy, transition rugby continued. The results were disastrous, Ireland gifting chaos to a French outfit that was already capable of finding it themselves.

Follow live coverage of Gregor Townsend's announcement of his Scotland team that will take on Italy in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

The French media did not expect much from Ireland in their opening Six Nations game against France but were still surprised by the "sheer lack of physical intensity for an hour."

“Unstoppable as always when he pulls on the jersey, the Bordeaux man got les Bleus off to the perfect start on Thursday, scoring the first try with a brilliant individual effort. A second followed later in the match - his 22nd in 23 caps - amidst a flurry of attacks which had the Stade de France roaring.”

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A viral Six Nations commercial featuring Welsh brothers David and Gareth Rees pays tribute to their late mother, celebrating rugby's emotional connections worldwide.

Technology is changing how local rugby fans experience key moments during matches, with real-time data now sitting alongside live viewing in pubs and community venues across Rugby and Warwickshire.