Wales, France and Six Nations

5 talking points as Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris
Wales and France kick off 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris - Wales face a Herculean task to defy the odds at the Stade de France.
Warren Gatland highlights what could backfire for France in Six Nations opener against Wales
Wales boss Warren Gatland feels being overwhelming underdogs ahead of Friday's Six Nations opener with France in Paris could work in his team's favour.
Wales team for opener at Stade de France
In the front row, props Evan Lloyd and Henry Thomas will make their first starts for Wales in the cauldron of the Stade de France. On the wing, Tom Rogers will earn his sixth cap after last featuring for Wales in their 2023 World Cup warm-up games.
Injury-Prone France Make Strategic Team Changes for Six Nations Opener
France faced setbacks with winger Damian Penaud's injury ahead of their Six Nations match against Wales. Key players like Gael Fickou and Charles Ollivon are also unavailable. Coach Fabien Galthie made five team changes,
Jegou, Auradou on bench for France Six Nations opener
Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, who were investigated over rape claims last year before they were dismissed, will start on the bench for France's Six Nations opener against Wales, coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday.
Six Nations: Damian Penaud out of France squad ahead of Wales opener
France have lost winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener on Friday.
Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.
Six Nations rugby is back. Here are the big questions ahead of Friday’s start
The Six Nations starts on Friday and the annual jamboree between the top rugby nations in the northern hemisphere isn’t short ...
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France v Wales preview: Even the Welsh’s ‘best and bravest performance’ will be not be enough in a Six Nations ‘hammering’
Six Nations kicks off at the Stade de France as one of the tournament favourites, France, host a battered Wales outfit in the Championship opener.
France vs Wales: Kick-off time, how to watch, team news
France host Wales at the Stade de France on Friday as the 2025 Six Nations gets underway. Here's everything you need to know ...
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Ntamack’s Return: A Boost for France Amid Controversies
Romain Ntamack returns to the French rugby squad after 18 months, despite Damian Penaud's injury ahead of the Six Nations opener. Coach Fabien Galthie makes significant team changes, while the ...
Williams back on track to join Wales 100-cap club
Full-back Liam Williams hopes to resume his quest to become the 10th member of the 100 Wales cap club by lining up against ...
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France team: Matthieu Jalibert snubbed as Fabien Galthie selects controversial pair for Six Nations opener against Wales
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Dupont returns to Six Nations as France bid to dethrone Ireland
A France side bolstered by Antoine Dupont will begin their quest to deny Ireland an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title when they launch this year's edition at home to Wales on Friday.
Wales' whole focus cannot be on Dupont - Gatland
Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales have a "huge amount of respect" for France scrum-half Antoine Dupont, but their "whole ...