France vs New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result and final score as All Blacks conclude 2021 Autumn Nations Series
Les Bleus clinched a first victory over the All Blacks since 2009 and a first win at the Stade de France since 1973
France held off a second-half fightback from New Zealand to claim a 40-25 victory in Paris and end a 14-match losing streak against the All Blacks.
New Zealand, looking for an immediate response to last weekend’s 29-20 loss to Ireland, trailed 24-6 at half-time as a rampant Les Blues took complete control at the Stade de France.
However, three tries in 12 minutes after the interval - from Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane and Ardie Savea - saw New Zealand close to within two points of their hosts at 27-25, as well as becoming the first team in Test match history to score 100 tries in a single season.
At that point French hopes of a first win over the three-time World Cup winners since 2009 looked to be fading fast, but an incident in the 63rd minute saw the pendulum swing back their way.
Savea was sin-binned to reduce New Zealand to 14 men and France took full advantage with Melvyn Jaminet slotting over the resulting penalty before Damian Penaud broke away for an interception try.
At 37-25 down, there was no way back for New Zealand and France, who had seen Peato Mauvaka score twice either side of Romain Ntamack’s try in a dominant first-half display, wrapped up a memorable win with Jaminet’s late penalty.
Wales 3-7 Australia
14 mins: Australia carry the ball well following the line out and work it to the opposite wing thanks to a powerful run from Beale. Wales win the ball back at the breakdown through as the support for Beale was lacking.
Wales 3-7 Australia
13 mins: That’s another good scrum from Australia. They put Wales under pressure and force the penalty, as Nic White kicks for touch.
Wales 3-7 Australia
11 mins: Wales keep the ball from the lineout but are unable to gain ground. Tomos Williams plays a loose pass and it’s spilled on by Seb Davies.
Wales 3-7 Australia
10 mins: Wales are able to regather and force Australia back inside, where they win the penalty in the breakdown. James Slipper is penalised for a neck roll on Basham, and Biggar kicks Wales up the pitch.
Wales 3-7 Australia
8 mins: Taine Basham rips the ball out of the Australia pack and the Wallabies then knock it on.
It takes a couple of attempts to set the scrum, but it’s a good one from Australia and they quickly work it wide towards Beale.
Wales 3-7 Australia (Biggar pen 6’)
Frustration for Australia as they immediately concede a penalty from the restart - Izack Rodda obstructing the ball.
Dan Biggar converts the kick from the angle. Bit of a gift, that, but Wales will take it.
TRY! Wales 0-5 Australia (KELLAWAY 2’)
What a start from Australia! It’s a brilliant try - sparked by a bruising carry from Taniela Tupou. Hunter Paisami slips a lovely disguised kick through the Wales defence on a penalty advantage, and Andrew Kellaway beats Liam Williams to touch the ball down.
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