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In Antoine Dupont's absence, scrumhalf Maxime Lucu starts for France
Maxime Lucu will start at No.9 for France in their opening Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.
Ireland still full of belief despite Rugby World Cup disappointment
World Cup disappointment has not diminished belief among Ireland's squad ahead of their Guinness Six Nations title defence, according to scrum coach John Fogarty.
Bloemfontein confirmed as host for historic Springbok clash against Portugal
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face World Cup surprise package Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July.
Five players to watch in the upcoming 2024 Guinness Six Nations
A host of rugby's most gifted players will go head to head over the coming weeks in the 25th instalment of the Guinness Six Nations.
Peter O'Mahony: Being named Ireland captain one of proudest moments of my life
Peter O'Mahony has expressed immense pride at being chosen to succeed Johnny Sexton as the Ireland captain, deeming it one of the most significant moments in his life.
Andy Farrell in pole position to be named British and Irish Lion coach
Ireland coach Andy Farrell is set to be named the head coach for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in 2025.
