Ireland began its Six Nations three-peat bid by blowing away England during 30-plus minutes of controlled aggression in the second half for a 27-22 comeback victory in Dublin.

Superstar scrumhalf Antoine Dupont set up three tries as France overwhelmed Wales 43-0 in an impressive Six Nations opener on Friday. France shrugged off a slow start at Stade de France before inflicting a 13th straight defeat on Wales,

Antoine Dupont inspires France as they cruise to a record opening Six Nations victory against woeful Wales in Paris.

Head coach Warren Gatland is overseeing a transition to a young squad, but many of his players are yet to taste victory in a red shirt and many onlookers will be expecting tonight to defeat no.13. France will be raring to go, and have Antoine Dupont chomping at the bit after skipping last year in favour of Olympics preparations.

Antoine Dupont lived up to expectations as the mercurial scrumhalf made his Six Nations comeback in style to lead France to a 43-0 crushing of Wales in this year's curtain riser on Friday.

France totally dominant in opening Six Nations game, as they score seven tries against Wales in Paris. France secure bonus point before half-time, as Antoine Dupont runs the show. Romaine Ntamack holds his head in his hands as his card is upgraded to a red.

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The Six Nations begins at the Stade de France, where the favourites will oblige but perhaps after a slower-than-expected start. Jon Newcombe previews France vs Wales.

The 2025 Six Nations kicks off at the Stade de France with an intriguing opening fixture between pretournament favorites France and out-of-form Wales. The French have inspirational captain Antoine Dupont back among the ranks and will be aiming to build on their autumn international wins over New Zealand and Australia.

Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as Les Bleus thump outclassed visitors - France 43-0 Wales: The returning Antoine Dupont orchestrated a ruthless first-half display from the tournament favourites