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'Defeat must stand for something' - Andy Farrell urges Ireland to react quickly after France drubbing in Six Nations opener

Ireland boss Andy Farrell urged his side to make sure their loss to France "stands for something" and use it to give a better showing in the rest of the tournament after a 36-14 loss in Paris.

00:01:3206/02/2026 at 12:20 GMT

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