New Zealand

31 - 27

Full Time

France

France vs New Zealand

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Nic Berry has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

France decide to make a substitution, with Killian Tixeront getting some game time.

71'

France decide to make a substitution, with Tom Spring being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Beauden Barrett took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Quinn Tupaea coming on.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Billy Proctor coming off.

65'

France sub Antoine Hastoy comes onto the field.

63'

Joris Segonds departs for France.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

61'

Cortez Ratima comes on for New Zealand.

59'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

59'

Samipeni Finau comes on for New Zealand.

57'

Scott Barrett leaves the field.

57'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on for New Zealand.

57'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

57'

Baptiste Jauneau comes on for France.

57'

Nolann Le Garrec leaves the field.

57'

Pierre Bourgarit comes on for France.

55'

Gaetan Barlot leaves the field.

55'

Pasilio Tosi comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Fletcher Newell leaves the field.

55'

Ollie Norris comes on for New Zealand.

55'

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

55'

Yellow Card

Gabin Villiere (France) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

53'

Du'Plessis Kirifi comes on.

50'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

50'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec adds the two points for France.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Cameron Woki dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Jacobus van Tonder makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Woki getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Auradou being replaced.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Duguid being replaced.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Regis Montagne getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Rabah Slimani being replaced.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Paul Mallez getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Beria being replaced.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Jacobus van Tonder getting some game time.

47'

France decide to make a substitution, with Killian Tixeront being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for New Zealand.

47'

Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Will Jordan.

46'

Spellbinding play by Beauden Barrett is finished off with a try.

46'

Cam Roigard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec adds the two points for France.

43'

Try

Slick passing by France leads to a try for Gabin Villiere.

42'

Gabin Villiere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Joris Segonds played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for New Zealand.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand is finished off by Jordie Barrett, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Will Jordan.

39'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Codie Taylor being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Penalty Goal

The France supporters go wild as Nolann Le Garrec successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Ardie Savea breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Damian McKenzie breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Jordie Barrett breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tupou Vaa'i scores from close range.

26'

Cam Roigard played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Will Jordan

19'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beauden Barrett bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Barrett bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

18'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec converts the try.

17'

Try

France are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Mickael Guillard picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Attissogbe bursts through to advance the France attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Spring took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Joris Segonds kicks the penalty.

Damian McKenzie comes on.

Sevu Reece comes off.

We are underway as the referee Nic Berry blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand v France 
  
 Sat 5th July 2025, 02:05am CDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

25%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

31 - 27

73'

Villiere

54'

28 - 27

Le Garrec

49'

28 - 27

Woki

49'

28 - 25

Barrett

28 - 20

47'

Jordan

26 - 20

46'

Le Garrec

43'

21 - 20

Villiere

42'

21 - 18

Half Time

Barrett

21 - 13

40'

Barrett

19 - 13

39'

Le Garrec

32'

14 - 13

Barrett

14 - 10

26'

Vaa'i

12 - 10

26'

Barrett

7 - 10

20'

Jordan

5 - 10

19'

Le Garrec

17'

0 - 10

Guillard

16'

0 - 8

Segonds

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

New Zealand

87%

Draw

France

12%

Ruck-Won by Ardie Savea

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand

France

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Defence Profile

New Zealand

France

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

47%

3-6 secs

28%

32%

6+ secs

10%

20%

141

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

44'

54'

62'

71'

78'

New Zealand

France

All Blacks vs France Kick Off Times & TV Channel

All Blacks face off against France in Internationals on Sat 5th July 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

All Blacks won the last encounter but All Blacks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with All Blacks in position 2 and France in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

All Blacks vs France Squads

The official squads for All Blacks vs France will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.