The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.
The debut 30 years ago of Jonah Lomu, who revolutionised rugby, was overshadowed by one of the all-time great tries by France.
France has been a nemesis for the All Blacks in the World Cup achieving famous victories in the 1999 semi-final and the 2007 quarter-final, while the two sides featured in two World Cup finals in 1987 and 2011.
France has been a nemesis for the All Blacks in the World Cup achieving famous victories in the 1999 semi-final and the 2007 quarter-final, while the two sides featured in two World Cup finals in 1987 and 2011.
Food, wine and rugby are inextricably linked in France and it is now de rigeur to swap the oval ball for a career in gastronomy
Let the history books show that on March 26th, 2023, Reds replacement Jake Upfield scored one of the greatest tries of the season - if not the decade.
The All Blacks and France have been drawn in the same pool for the 2023 tournament. Drama is guaranteed.
The All Blacks and France have been drawn in the same pool for the 2023 tournament. Drama is guaranteed.
June 10 is the 25th anniversary of the last Ireland team to play in the amateur era, Terry Kingston's side losing to France in the World Cup quarter-final.
Rugby referee Nigel Owens has revealed the time an ex-All Blacks captain told top Welsh official f*** off during a historic loss.