Six Nations· Season 2026
Match Summary
France defeated Ireland 36:14. The match was played in Six Nations 2026. League standings: France #1, Ireland #2.
France and Ireland have met 19 times — France won 8, Ireland won 9, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Ireland leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 756 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 39.79 per match (363 for the home side, 393 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
France sit #1 and Ireland are #2 in the Six Nations table heading into this match.
France21
Ireland19
Scotland16
Italy9
England8
Wales6| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | France | GP5 | Won4 | Lost1 | Pts21 |
| #2 | Ireland | GP5 | Won4 | Lost1 | Pts19 |
| #3 | Scotland | GP5 | Won3 | Lost2 | Pts16 |
| #4 | Italy | GP5 | Won2 | Lost3 | Pts9 |
| #5 | England | GP5 | Won1 | Lost4 | Pts8 |
| #6 | Wales | GP5 | Won1 | Lost4 | Pts6 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 25 May 2026