Antoine Dupont Returns as France Opens Six Nations Against Ireland

France begins its 2026 Six Nations title defense against Ireland at the Stade de France following a scheduling move to avoid conflict with the Winter Olympics.Coach Fabien Galthié welcomes back star player Antoine Dupont to the lineup as the team seeks its first consecutive championship victory since 2007.The tournament coverage in France is shared between France Télévisions and TF1, with the final round of matches scheduled for March 14.