Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.

Different sanctions for similar red card offences have left France fuming at Six Nations chiefs, with World Rugby now called upon to give clarity.

France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome.

Ireland will be without Garry Ringrose for their crucial Six Nations clash with France after the centre's red card against Wales was upheld by a disciplinary committee on Thursday, but he should be available for the final game against Italy.

Rugby’s Greatest Championship continues this weekend with matches at the Principality Stadium, Twickenham and Stadio Olimpico.

Garry Ringrose is suspended for Ireland's Six Nations match with France following his red card in last weekend's win over Wales in Cardiff.

IRELAND CENTRE GARRY Ringrose will miss his side’s round four Six Nations clash with France in Dublin on 8 March due to suspension. An independent disciplinary panel handed Ringrose a three-game ban following his red card against Wales last weekend,