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Ireland miss chance for revenge against France as hosts secure 10th consecutive Six Nations victory

Ireland women's rugby team fell to a 10th consecutive defeat against France at Stade Marcel-Michelin, missing a golden opportunity for revenge following their Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit. Ireland had three first-half tries disallowed and a missed penalty, while France's dominant defence - making 240 tackles with 94% success rate - secured victory. The result leaves Ireland unlikely to finish higher than third in the Six Nations, nine years since their last win over France.

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From career-threatening injury to Ireland captaincy: Erin King's remarkable rise

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Sport·23.04.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

From career-threatening injury to Ireland captaincy: Erin King's remarkable rise

Erin King, 22, has been appointed captain of Ireland's women's rugby team just 12 months after being told she might never run again following a career-threatening knee injury. Born in Australia to English parents, the back-row player overcame the injury sustained against England in the Six Nations to lead Ireland against the same opposition at Allianz Stadium.

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The Breakdown | Erin King looks to lift Ireland: ‘It was tough some days to keep showing up’

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21.04.2026

The Breakdown | Erin King looks to lift Ireland: ‘It was tough some days to keep showing up’

After overcoming a debilitating injury, the Ireland captain is relishing the prospect of a grudge match against FranceTwelve months ago Erin King was not only told she may never play rugby again but faced the possibility of being unable to even run. Fast forward to now and the 22-year-old is ready to lead Ireland in their revenge mission against France this Saturday after their rivals knocked them out of last year’s Rugby World Cup in King’s absence.King, who transitioned from sevens rugby after the 2024 Olympics, had sustained a serious knee injury against England at the 2025 Six Nations which ruled her out of the global showpiece. It was a blow for Ireland’s campaign with the back row going from strength-to-strength in the 15s game. In 2024 she had been named the World Rugby breakthrough player of the year after standout performances that included scoring two tries in the team’s historic win over New Zealand at the WXV tournament.This is an extract from our weekly rugby union email, the Breakdown. To subscribe just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...

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