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France vs Wales

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jarrod Evans will have to re-adjust the radar.

78'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Wales is finished off by Mason Grady

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mason Grady bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Louis Rees-Zammit is finished off with a try.

77'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Hardy getting some game time.

70'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Tomos Williams being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Baptiste Serin took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Nene took full advantage.

68'

France make a substitution with Noah Nene coming on.

67'

France make a substitution with Emilien Gailleton coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Eddie James goes through the gap.

65'

France sub Mickael Guillard comes onto the field.

63'

Emmanuel Meafou departs for France.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Carter goes through the gap.

62'

Wales sub Ben Carter comes onto the field.

61'

Adam Beard departs for Wales.

61'
Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Thomas Ramos successfully kicks the conversion.

61'
Try

France are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Charles Ollivon touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Baptiste Serin is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Matthieu Jalibert goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Baptiste Serin goes through the gap.

58'

Baptiste Serin comes on for France.

58'

Antoine Dupont leaves the field.

58'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.

58'
Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Theo Attissogbe to score the try.

57'

Matthieu Jalibert played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Theo Attissogbe as they get over the gainline!

56'

Mason Grady comes on.

54'

Ellis Mee comes off.

54'

Jarrod Evans comes on.

54'

Dan Edwards comes off.

54'

Thibaud Flament comes on.

51'

Francois Cros comes off.

51'

Emmanuel Meafou comes on.

51'

Mickael Guillard comes off.

51'

Lenni Nouchi comes on.

51'

Anthony Jelonch comes off.

51'

Taine Plumtree comes on.

50'

Olly Cracknell comes off.

50'

Ryan Elias comes on.

50'

Dewi Lake comes off.

50'

Archie Griffin comes on.

50'

Tomas Francis comes off.

50'

Nicky Smith comes on.

50'

Rhys Carre comes off.

50'

Regis Montagne comes on.

50'

Dorian Aldegheri comes off.

50'

Maxime Lamothe comes on.

50'

Julien Marchand comes off.

50'

Rodrigue Neti comes on.

50'

Jean-Baptiste Gros comes off.

50'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

49'
Try

Slick passing by France leads to a try for Theo Attissogbe.

48'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey sets up the try.

48'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Tomas Francis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos adds the two points for France.

44'
Try

The France maul march their way over the white wash for Julien Marchand to touch down.

43'

Thomas Ramos makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'
Try

Incisive passing by France is finished off by Matthieu Jalibert, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Theo Attissogbe.

38'

Fabulous play by France has led to Theo Attissogbe being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by France has led to Antoine Dupont being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Antoine Dupont breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Olly Cracknell breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Louis Rees-Zammit breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Julien Marchand breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fabien Brau-Boirie bursts through to advance the France attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the France attack.

22'
Conversion

Dan Edwards converts the try.

19'
Try

Wales are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rhys Carre picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Tomos Williams sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Ellis Mee took full advantage.

16'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos converts the try.

15'
Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Fabien Brau-Boirie

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Fabien Brau-Boirie took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Matthieu Jalibert is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Bielle-Biarrey took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Emilien Gailleton took full advantage.

12'

Thomas Ramos has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

11'
Try

What a kick! Louis Bielle-Biarrey takes full advantage to score for France.

10'

Matthieu Jalibert played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Fabien Brau-Boirie took full advantage.

9'
Conversion

Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Emilien Gailleton

1'

Charles Ollivon sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Attissogbe goes through the gap.

1'

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Wales v France
Wales v France
Six Nations
Round 2
Sun 15th February 2026, 09:10am CST
Sun 15th February 2026, 09:10am CST
Principality Stadium
Principality Stadium
TV Guide
NBC Sports
Referee
James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

France win +42
Wales
France
Wales
Time in lead
France
0
Mins in lead
82
0%
% Of Game In Lead
100%
59%
Possession Last 10 min
41%
5
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
12 - 54
77'
61'
7 - 54
60'
7 - 52
58'
7 - 47
57'
7 - 45
49'
7 - 40
48'
7 - 38
44'
7 - 33
43'
7 - 31
Half Time
39'
7 - 26
38'
7 - 24
7 - 19
19'
5 - 19
18'
15'
0 - 19
14'
0 - 17
10'
0 - 12
2'
0 - 7
1'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2
6
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.1
17
Entries

Attack Profile

Wales
France
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Defence Profile

Wales
France
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
58%
48%
3-6 secs
24%
36%
6+ secs
18%
16%
122
Rucks Won
84

Last 5 Penalties

55'
66'
70'
74'
76'
Wales
France

Wales vs France Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales face off against France in Six Nations Round 2 on Sun 15th February 2026 at Principality Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:10 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC, Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:10 SAST on SuperSport, 04:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:10 EST on NBC Sports in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, France sits at 3 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales holds 11.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Wales in position 11 and France in position 3 as such France are favourites on paper.

Wales vs France Squads

The official squads for Wales 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.

Other Fixtures

Comments

4 Comments
R
RM 2 days ago

What is Alex Beard going to do when the caterpillar ruck is outlawed ………..???

H
Hammer Head 3 days ago

Yes please!


Come on Wales.

H
Hammer Head 3 days ago

Here’s an idea for a new rule.


If a team gets to 40 unanswered points on the board - the game ends. To save the losing team from humiliation.


I’m now officially sad for Wales.

H
Hammer Head 4 days ago

France. 50

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