Summary

  • Ireland 15-27 France (FT)

  • Gabrielle Vernier and Marine Menager scores early tries for France

  • Aoife Wafer responds for Ireland before Neve Jones scores second Irish try

  • Wafer scores second try to bring Ireland within two points, but France respond through Boulard

  • France won 38-17 when the sides met in the Women's Six Nations last year

  • France finished second in 2024 with Ireland third

Live Reporting

Mark Strange

  1. Ready to go!

    Ireland v France (13:00 GMT)

    The men's championship may have only finished a week ago but there's no rest when it comes to international rugby these days!

    The Women's Six Nations begins with Ireland hosting France in Belfast and we'll be bringing you all the action and reaction right here.

    The hosts haven't beaten today's opposition since 2017 but, after winning five games in 2024, they'll be hoping to start this World Cup year with a statement victory.

    Can they do it? Stay with us to find out!

    We'll have live-text coverage on this page, while you can also watch the game here, on BBC Two Northern Ireland or the iPlayer.

    Thanks for joining us!

    Ireland players at their captain's runInpho