France is going to take on Ireland in the first round of the Rugby Six Nations championship opening game on Sat 3, Feb 2024. The France vs Ireland rivalry in the Six Nations Rugby Championship is a testament to the enduring allure of international rugby.

With a rich history, unpredictable outcomes, and a cast of legendary players and memorable moments, this rivalry has become a highlight of the rugby calendar. As these two nations continue to vie for supremacy on the pitch, fans can be certain that the passion and intensity of this rivalry will endure, providing countless unforgettable moments for generations of rugby enthusiasts to come.

In this guide, I will overview France vs Ireland Six Nations Rigby h2h record, Predictions, TV Channels, Live Streaming and Complete Lineups.

Related: Six Nations Rugby Live Streaming Guide

What Channel is France vs Ireland Six Nations Rugby Match on TV?

If you want to follow the other live-streaming option, you can also catch the live action on your TVs at home. I have compiled a list of TV channels where the live game will be available across different locations of the world:

USA: You can watch France vs Ireland game on NBC Sports. NBC Sports is one of the most popular sports channels available via all cable service providers.

Canada: DAZN Canada has exclusive rights to broadcast Six Nations Rugby 2024 games, including the France vs Ireland match in Canadian territory.

Australia: If you are in Australia, tune on to Stan Sport now, and it will be all good to stream today’s France vs Ireland match right on your TV.

United Kingdom: For France vs Ireland game, you need to tune to ITV1, which is widely available with the regular cable TV providers in the UK market. All home matches from England, France, Ireland and Italy

France: If you are in France, “France 2” is the only option to get any Six Nations Rugby matches on TV.

Ireland: Irelanders can watch France vs Ireland game on either RTE or Virgin Media TV as the rights are divided equally within both channels.

Italy: If you are from Italy, pay tribute to Sky as they bring you the maximum Six Nations Rugby matches, including the France vs Ireland game.

New Zealand: Sky Sports is the sole Rugby Six Nations content supplier in New Zealand jurisdiction. So, if you are at home, navigate to Sky Sports now and enjoy live France vs Ireland game in action.

Where to Live Stream France vs Ireland Six Nations Championship 2024 Game?

There are as many as options that you like to live stream the France vs Ireland Rugby World Cup game. All you need to do is check what streaming app is suitable for your jurisdictions, as not all the apps are available worldwide. You will surely need a top-notch VPN to watch the match and unblock any of them.

SlingTV (USA): Sling TV is one of the streaming platforms in the United States that offers access to live sports, including rugby events like the Six Nations Championship at the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). Sling TV offers various packages, including Sling Orange and Sling Blue, with different channel lineups. You’ll need a package to watch rugby that includes channels broadcasting the Six Nations matches.

fuboTV (USA): Fubo TV is another streaming platform in the United States that provides access to live sports, including rugby events like the Six Nations Rugby on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). Fubo TV offers various packages, including different channel lineups. You will need a package that includes channels broadcasting the Six Nations matches.

Hulu+Live TV (USA): The Six Nations Championship matches are broadcast on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) and affiliated networks in the United States. Make sure that your Hulu + Live TV package includes these channels. You must subscribe to a specific plan or add-on to access rugby coverage.

Youtube TV (USA): YouTube TV includes various channels that show sports like the Six Nations Rugby Championship. You’ll need to ensure it has the channels that broadcast the Six Nations Rugby matches. Depending on your location, these channels could include NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) or others.

RTE Player (Canada): If you are in Canada, RTE Player is one of your best options to live stream Six Nations Rugby games online.

DAZN (Canada): If you have already subscribed to DAZN Canada, you don’t need anything else as you already have access to the unlimited world of Six Nations Rugby.

Live Stream Six Nations online in Canada

BBC iPLayer (UK): BBC iPlayer primarily provides access to content from the BBC, including Six Nations Rugby Championship matches when broadcast on BBC channels like BBC One in the present case. BBC iPlayer is primarily intended for viewers in the United Kingdom. If you’re outside the UK, you may need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access BBC iPlayer. Be aware that using a VPN to access region-restricted content may violate the platform’s terms of service.            

ITV Hub (UK): ITV Hub is primarily intended for the Six Nations Rugby Championship viewers in the United Kingdom. You can use the search function or browse the available content to find the Six Nations Rugby Championship matches you want to watch online.

How to Live Stream Six Nations in UK

RTE Player (Ireland): RTE Player is the streaming platform associated with RTE (Raidió Teilifís Éireann), the national broadcaster of Rugby Six Nations, including the France vs Ireland match in Ireland. You’ll need to create an RTE Player account. Registration is typically free, but you may need to provide some personal information and agree to the platform’s terms and conditions.

Sky Italia (Italy): Sky Italia is one of Italy’s broadcasters of the Six Nations Rugby Championship. Sky Italia offers an online streaming service called “Sky Go.” You can either visit the Sky Go website or download the Sky Go app on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device.

Stan Sport (Australia): Stan Sport is a sports streaming service available in Australia that broadcasts the Six Nations Rugby Championship all games. You can download the Stan Sport app on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device. The app is also available on various platforms, including iOS, Android, and Apple TV.

Related: Where to Live Stream Six Nations in Aus and NZ

France vs Ireland H2H In Rugby

France and Ireland have played 102 test matches since 1909, with France winning 59 times, Ireland winning 36 times, and seven games tied.

Aside from matches in the Five Nations / Six Nations Championship tournaments, four games were contested in the Rugby World Cup in 1995, 2003, 2007, and 2015, with France winning the first three and Ireland winning the last one.

Outside of the Five Nations / Six Nations Championship, the teams have played four times: in 1909 (the first meeting between the two teams), a one-off encounter in 1972, and two Rugby World Cup warm-up matches in 2011.

The countries have met in the World Cup four times, in 1995, 2003, 2007, and 2015, with France winning three times and Ireland winning once; there have been no draws. France has scored 113 points in these encounters, while Ireland has scored 60.

Ireland met France on 70 times in the Five Nations (1910-1931 and 1947-1999), with Ireland winning 23, France 42, and five matches tied. Ireland has played France 24 times in the Six Nations (from 2000 to the present), with Ireland winning 10, France winning 12, and two matches being drawn.

Ireland has met France in four other test matches, winning two in 1909, 1972, and again in 2011.

For ages, France has been the dominant team compared to Ireland, and my take on this match is 80-20 in favor of France.

France Lineup

Melvyn Jaminet; Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Arthur Vincent, Yoram Moefana, Gabin Villière; Antoine Hastoy, Maxime Lucu; Jean-Baptiste Gros, Pierre Bourgarit, Dorian Aldegheri, Cameron Woki, Romain Taofifenua,Paul Boudehent, Sekou Macalou, Anthony Jelonch (captain).

Replacements: Peato Mauvaka, Reda Wardi, Sipili Falatea, Bastien Chalureau, Thibaud Flament, Francois Cros, Baptiste Couilloud, Thomas Ramos.

Ireland Lineup

Andrew Porter, Rob Herring, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony, Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton (c), James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, Keith Earls, Hugo Keenan

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Robbie Henshaw

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