France host defending champions Ireland to kickstart the 2024 Six Nations Championship. France ended as runners up last season with four wins out of five, while Ireland went unbeaten to secure the title en route to a grand slam. Head to head these sides have met on 102 occasions, with France winning 59 to the 36 by Ireland to go along with seven draws. Ireland won last seasons encounter 32-19. Both sides will look to put behind them disappointing quarter-final exits at last years World Cup and get their Six Nations campaigns off to the perfect start.