Ireland v France, Six Nations 2023: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

Ireland vs France, Six Nations 2023: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction? - Getty Images/Catherine Steenkeste
Ireland vs France, Six Nations 2023: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction? - Getty Images/Catherine Steenkeste

France and Ireland entered the 2023 Six Nations as the favourites and their showdown in the second round of fixtures could decide who wins a grand slam, after both sides won their opening games – against Italy and Wales respectively.

France particularly are entering a landmark year. Not only do they have the chance to win back-to-back grand slams but they are also preparing for a home World Cup in the autumn.

In an interview with Telegraph Sport, head coach Fabien Galthié said: "It is so important to remain at the top. Not just this year, but we need to stay there for the next 10 years. This needs to be the start of a positive cycle. Those are the stakes: keeping French rugby at a high level.

"To do that, this is fundamental: we must continue to work in osmosis with the clubs. The clubs and the Fédération Française de Rugby must keep working together."

When and where is Ireland vs France?

This second-round tie between Ireland and France will take place on Saturday, February 11, with kick-off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at 2.15pm GMT.

The other matches that weekend are Scotland vs Wales at 4.45pm on the Saturday and England vs Italy on Sunday at 3pm.

What TV channel is Ireland vs France on?

Ireland vs France will be shown on ITV.

What happened in this fixture in 2022?

France set themselves on course for grand slam victory overcoming a well-fancied Ireland 30-24 at the Stade de France. Antoine Dupont opened the scoring with a try 67 seconds into the match, setting up an early lead for the home side, and although Ireland gathered themselves to come within a point's striking distance, they were unable to extend their nine match-winning run.

Read Telegraph Sport's full coverage of the match here.

Six Nations winners - latest odds

  • Ireland 8/13

  • France 11/4