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7dReuters with ESPN staff

WR open to R360 dialogue; Papenhuyzen linked

Test rugby remains the pinnacle of the game and franchise leagues that do not offer players the chance to play it are unlikely to attract top talent, World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Tuesday.

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17dReuters

All Blacks grind down France to sweep series

Replacement hooker Brodie McAlister scored a late try in a memorable test debut for New Zealand to seal a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton and complete a 3-0 series sweep on Saturday.

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19dReuters

France coach complains about refereeing in NZ

Fabien Galthié has aired grievances over the scrum while querying several decisions in the All Blacks' wins in Dunedin and Wellington.

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20dReuters

Robertson gives Love a chance against France

Ruben Love will start at fullback in a much-changed lineup as the All Blacks look to complete a 3-0 whitewash of France in the series finale in Hamilton on Saturday.

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24dReuters

Improved All Blacks dominate France, win series

New Zealand hit their stride with a much improved performance to beat France 43-17 in the second test on Saturday, running in six tries to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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31dReuters

All Blacks hold off depleted France 31-27 in Dunedin thriller

Will Jordan scored a try in each half and Beauden Barrett kicked to perfection as the All Blacks overcame three cancelled tries to claim a nervous 31-27 win over France in the series-opener in Dunedin on Saturday.

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34dESPN staff

New All Blacks era begins with four debutants

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has embarked on a new era, handing four Test debuts for New Zealand's season opener against France in Dunedin.

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44dESPN

All Blacks reward Super form in new-look squad

Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Kirifi have been rewarded for their outstanding Super Rugby Pacific form with selection in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks of 2025.

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45dReuters

England XV vs France XV: Hosts suffer late defeat at Twickenham

A try after the hooter by Romain Taofifenua gave France XV a 26-24 victory over an England XV in a non-cap match at Twickenham on Saturday.

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81dReuters

Antoine Dupont: France captain takes ownership stake in U.S. club RFCLA

France captain Antoine Dupont has taken an ownership stake in Rugby Football Club Los Angeles, the Major League Rugby franchise said on Thursday.

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90dReuters

Red Roses to play Spain, France pre-World Cup

World Cup hosts England will play two warm-up matches against Spain and France in August before the tournament begins.

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102dESPN

Six Nations and Women's Six Nations: Full fixture list

The men's Six Nations is over, but the women's tournament is just heating up. Here is the full list of fixtures for both events.

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123dESPN

International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues

Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the Rugby Championship and the Autumn Nations Series.

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126dReuters

Six Nations: France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey named player of tournament

France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey was named Six Nations Player of the Championship on Tuesday after scoring eight tries to help his team win the tournament.

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139dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations grades: England get A; Ireland need transition

ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and James Regan take a renewed look at the tournament and grade each side.

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139dJames Regan

Women's Six Nations: Five players to watch during the tournament

With the Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, here are five players to watch out for throughout the tournament.

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141dTom Hamilton and James Regan

Six Nations: Maro Itoje could be Lions captain? Wales won't win again this year?

Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in on the final weekend of the Six Nations as France were crowned champions at England and Ireland's expense.

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143dESPN

France 35-16 Scotland: Gregor Townsend bemoans back luck after loss

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has said his side didn't get the rub of the green in their 35-16 defeat to France in Paris on Saturday.

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143dJames Regan

Six Nations: France clinch title after bonus point win over Scotland

France held off a spirited effort from Scotland to claim the Six Nations title with a 35-16 victory in Paris on Saturday.

How France denied England the Six Nations title (00:54)

How England showed 'huge signs of progress' at the Six Nations (01:37)

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144dTom Hamilton

Six Nations preview: Wales to stun England? France's crowning moment?

ESPN senior rugby writer Tom Hamilton previews the final weekend of the 2025 Six Nations.

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145dESPN

France vs Scotland: Visitors make two changes for Six Nations finale

Scotland have made two changes for their final Six Nations match of the year against France in Paris on Saturday.

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145dReuters

France vs Scotland: Gael Fickou returns for Six Nations decider

Veteran centre Gael Fickou has been named to start for France against Scotland in Paris on Saturday, with Maxime Lucu starting at scrum-half in place of the injured Antoine Dupont.

Six Nations
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	France	5	+125	21
2	England	5	+74	20
3	Ireland	5	+18	19
4	Scotland	5	-16	11
5	Italy	5	-82	5
6	Wales	5	-119	3

Matches
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