How Ireland can cause a Six Nations shock in Paris, Manchester City set up Carabao Cup final date with Arsenal

How Ireland can cause a Six Nations shock in Paris, Manchester City set up Carabao Cup final date with Arsenal

Irish Independent

Thursday, 05 February 2026

This newsletter was edited by Joe Davitt

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France v Ireland preview: Defence, discipline and dominance – how Ireland can cause a Six Nations shock

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