See below for a statistical preview of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations match between France and Ireland at the Stade de France (kick-off 9pm local time/8pm Irish time).

The International Rugby Board and Six Nations have backed referee Wayne Barnes over the penalty decision that led to Ireland's Stephen Ferris being yellow carded during the RBS 6 Nations match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday.

Due to the current weather conditions in Pau, Ireland and France have agreed to bring forward their Women's RBS 6 Nations match to 3.30pm local time/2.30pm Irish time on Saturday.

Irish Rugby TV caught up with Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien on media day at Carton House on Thursday, as he gave his thoughts ahead of the crunch Six Nations clash with France.