France have a few notable absentees, including Romain Ntamack, Francois Cros and Damian Penaud, the latter having been the hero the last time France faced New Zealand, scoring a second-half try.

10 min: France win the New Zealand line-out and go through a few phases, but a knock-on hands the All Blacks a scrum on their own 10-yard line. The French pack are penalised for driving too early ...

It sounds idyllic, escaping the doldrums of a New Zealand winter to spend summers living in France – but even paradise comes ...

French President Macron holds talks with Australian Premier Anthony Albanese and his counterpart from New Zealand Christopher ...

New Zealand missed three goalkicks but led 8-0 after a penalty kick by fourth-choice flyhalf Stephen Donald. France captain Thierry Dusautoir’s converted try cut the gap to one with 23 minutes ...

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a 76th-minute try on test debut to seal New Zealand's 29-19 win over France, completing a series sweep 3-0.

Hosts France underlined their Rugby World Cup credentials with a sizzling 27-13 victory against New Zealand, handing the three-time champions their first defeat during a pool phase in a nail ...

France got off to a near-perfect start in their home World Cup curtain raiser by beating New Zealand 27-13, yet they know there is a lot to improve if they are to lift the Webb Ellis trophy in ...

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker but not how they intended Full-time: France 27-13 New Zealand Friday 8 September 2023 22:33 , Lawrence Ostlere More from the player of the match, France’s ...

2011 pool: New Zealand 37, France 17 in Auckland New Zealand celebrated captain Richie McCaw's 100th cap in style. The All Blacks led 19-0 after 21 minutes and 29-3 in the second half.