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All Blacks edge France in thriller to open Nations Championship in style
The Guardian Sport 14 hours ago

All Blacks edge France in thriller to open Nations Championship in style

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New Zealand 34-32 France in rugby international in Christchurch Hosts begin new era under head coach Dave Rennie with a win Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored two tries each as New Zealand held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a thriller in Christchurch on Saturday to open the inaugural Nations Championship . It was the All Blacks’ first Test under their new coach, Dave Rennie , and he saw France run his team close despite fielding a line-up without any players from top clubs Toulouse and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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Mbappé spot-on to take France past stubborn Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals
Mbappé spot-on to take France past stubborn Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals

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