Six Nations· Season 2021
Match Summary
France defeated Ireland 15:13. The match was played in Six Nations 2021. League standings: Ireland #5, France #1.
Ireland and France have met 19 times — Ireland won 9, France won 8, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Ireland leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 778 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 40.95 per match (394 for the home side, 384 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 19 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 27–42 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Ireland sit #5 and France are #1 in the Six Nations table heading into this match.
Regular Season
France9
Wales9
England6
Scotland5
Ireland2
Italy0| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | France | GP2 | Won2 | Lost0 | Pts9 |
| #2 | Wales | GP2 | Won2 | Lost0 | Pts9 |
| #3 | England | GP2 | Won1 | Lost1 | Pts6 |
| #4 | Scotland | GP2 | Won1 | Lost1 | Pts5 |
| #5 | Ireland | GP2 | Won0 | Lost2 | Pts2 |
| #6 | Italy | GP2 | Won0 | Lost2 | Pts0 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026