The draw with Wales means there will be no Grand Slam or Triple Crown for Ireland this year, but the quest for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title is still in their own hands.
There were plenty of positives from the opening encounter, but Joe Schmidt's men must beat France this weekend.
A trip to Paris used to be met with trepidation. The Irish Rugby team won just once in the French capital between 1972 and 2010, but Ireland are undefeated in the last 5 meetings between the teams.
France were lucky to beat Italy in their first game of the Guy Noves regime.
The legendary Toulouse coach has brought in a host of new faces, but there is still a core group of players who will be eager to avenge October's World Cup defeat in Cardiff.
Join us from 1.00 to 2.00 this Saturday on Today FM for the perfect build up to the crucial Stade de France clash.
Presenter Ross Lindsay @Ross_A_Lindsay will be joined by in studio by special guests.
There will analysis, news and interviews from inside the team camps.
And there is a chance to win a great prizes with thanks to Guinness. Enjoy Guinness sensibly, visit drinkaware.ie.
Get in on the debate - Tweet your questions and predictions to @todayfmsport.
That's Scrum Saturday, this Saturday at 1.00.
