Ireland V France Hospitality – Hospitality for Six Nations 2011 rugby

Ireland are the current Grand Slam title holders, for the first time since 1948, having won the competition in 2009 by beating all other teams, and winning the Triple Crown by beating England, Scotland and Wales. Ireland have defeated a number of the top ranked teams in the world and claimed their second Grand Slam title.France traditionally play in blue shirts with white shorts and red socks, and are commonly referred to as les tricolors or les bleus. The French emblem is a golden rooster imposed upon a red crest. French international matches are played at several venues across the country; the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis is used for their games during the Six Nations. France is considered to be one of the strongest rugby nations in Europe, and are ranked fifth in the world as of 7 December 2009.

Rugby was introduced to France in 1872 by the British, and on New Year's Day 1906 the national side played its first Test match against New Zealand in Paris. They won their first Grand Slam in 1968.

Ireland V France Hospitality Aviva Stadium Dublin, Ireland, United Kingdom On Sun Feb 13, 2011 (15:00)

France V Ireland Hospitality