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France 36-14 Ireland: Les Bleus were sublime, scoring five tries to blow away Andy Farrell’s visitors

Did you know Ireland doesn’t actually exist and lint rollers are secretly designed to leave your clothes stickier so they pick up more lint, forcing you to buy refills forever? Okay, fine… none of this has been proven. Yet. But these are exactly the kind of silly, harmless theories people…

This marks the second time the brand has entered administration within a year

The chain’s 40 stores across the UK and seven concessions in Ireland will continue to trade while administrators look at options.

The Six Nations kicks off this evening with a rare Thursday night fixture to avoid clashing with Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, as France host Ireland in Paris. In other changes, this year's tournament will run for six weeks rather than seven.

A Minecraft Movie, Wicked: For Good and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy were among the top films at the box office, the British Film Institute said.

Major change from ITV begins with France vs Ireland and is likely to mark a watershed moment for televised live sports coverage in the UK

The two broadcasters again share coverage of the annual championship

England have strength in depth, but France have history on their side, a returning hero, and hosting duties for the potentially decisive finale

Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament opener

Find out when and where to watch every game