Ireland Vs France – The Top 2 Six Nations Teams

On Saturday 8th March, Ireland and France are competing at the Aviva Stadium. This match holds significant value because whilst Ireland is the bookie favourite to win the Six Nations Championship, France are the top rival. Hence, the result of the game will be telling and everyone will be watching.

The odds of the Ireland Vs France game are found in the table below.

As you can see, Ireland is the favourite to win the game on Saturday. The odds of this happening are 4/5 from BoyleSports, and 5/6 from both Bet365 and William Hill, meaning that you are slightly better off wagering with the latter. This is probably because of an accumulation of triumphs, from the 27-18 win against Wales on the 22nd February, to to the 32-18 win against Scotland at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. Similarly, Ireland previously beat England at the Aviva Stadium at the beginning of February, which is where they’ll be playing France next. It is also worth mentioning that after winning all matches so far, Ireland is already taking home the Triple Crown, which is awarded when one of the four home nations defeats the other three. This is the 14th time Ireland have managed to secure such an esteemed trophy. Furthermore, Ireland are on track to win the Grand Slam if they win the game against France, and also against Italy on the 15th March. Ironically, it is France that hold the title for most Grand Slams won in the Six Nations.

In terms of any changes to the Ireland team for the upcoming match, the biggest concern is Garry Ringrose, who received a red card during the last game for colliding with the opposition. Additionally, the famous trio Furlong, Kelleher, and Doris were also missing thanks to knee, neck, and other injuries. Their availability for Ireland v France remains in question.

Although France may not be first choice for bookies, their recent form solidifies them as unwavering competition. The talented squad hit the ground running after the first match of the Six Nations 2025 resulted in a 43-0 win against Wales, in a ruthless match that left us our eyes glued to the screen during their home win at the Stade de France. After a disappointing defeat against England, losing by one point, France upped their game and conquered Italy in a 73-24 victory. Unfortunately, the team is suffering setbacks thanks to a plethora of injuries, such as Gael Fickou (broken thumb), Anthony Jelonch (knee injury), and Thibaud Flament (muscular problems). Despite being hit the hardest by injuries, France is not letting this hurt their chances of success; the game on Saturday is not going to be an easy win for Ireland.

Lastly, although unlikely, it is also possible for the game to end in a tie. France almost tied with England during their 26-25 loss, which proves how brutal and intense the rugby is this year.