Rugby: France v Ireland
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Ireland and France are both under huge pressure going into Friday's vital World Cup clash in Paris.
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Tournament favourites Ireland got their 2007 Six Nations campaign off to a winning start with a hard-fought 19-9 win away to Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
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Brian O'Driscoll remains in contention to play for Ireland against France but Peter Stringer is another fitness doubt.
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No Italian opponent has scored in this World Cup. France has allowed two goals overall. Even with all the offensive flair on both sides, defense will decide the title Sunday in Olympic Stadium.
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England will seek to erase the pain of their defeat in Wales when they face France at Twickenham.
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Brian O'Driscoll and Peter Stringer look certain to return for Ireland's Six Nations game against England.
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Hosts France open the Rugby World Cup against dark horses Argentina at the Stade de France.
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The Republic of Ireland produce a fine display to grab a crucial World Cup draw at the Stade de France.
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Mark Hughesâ last game in charge, is a must win game for Wales. The only chance Wales haveâ¦.and Poland to some extentâ¦is getting the second birth.
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England&#39;s rugby World Cup squad head to France on Monday with captain Phil Vickery insisting that his team will give a good account of themselves despite two unimpressive showings against the French in warm-up games.
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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez will captain France in Saturday&#39;s World Cup qualifier against Ireland, after earning a recall to Raymond Domenech&#39;s side.
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France confirm their status as one of the World Cup favourites with an impressive final warm-up win over Wales.
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Marseille&#39;s DR Congo-born striker Peguy Luyindula has been called up for France&#39;s World Cup qualifier against Ireland. France coach Raymond Domenech picked Luyindula to replace Juventus striker David Trezeguet.
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Wales head to Italy in two weeks' time for a potential wooden spoon decider after being overpowered 32-21 by France in the Six Nations game.
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Follow all the action from the crunch game at the Stade de France with Paul Doyle
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Phil Vickery, Jonny Wilkinson, Andy Farrell and Steve Borthwick are all doubts for England's Six Nations clash with France.
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PARIS : Former world and European champions France were held to a goalless draw by a spirited Ireland side in a tense World Cup qualifier.