New Zealand 34–32 France: match report & highlights

Jul 8, 2026

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Full-time: New Zealand 34 – 32 France

New Zealand edged out France in a thrilling Nations Championship encounter, securing a hard-fought victory in a match that swung back and forth with relentless intensity. France struck first through Damian Penaud's early try, but the All Blacks responded with Will Jordan crossing for a reply. New Zealand's Cam Roigard powered over twice in the first half to give the hosts a narrow advantage at the break, though France's kicking game kept them firmly in contention.

The second half became a genuine arm-wrestle as both sides traded blows. Theo Attissogbe sparked French hopes with a crucial try before Will Jordan finished a flowing New Zealand move to extend the hosts' lead. France refused to yield, and Matthieu Jalibert's late try set up a grandstand finish with Antoine Hastoy's conversion bringing France within two points. Despite France's desperate push in the closing stages, New Zealand held firm to claim a memorable victory in a pulsating encounter that showcased the intensity of modern international rugby.

Key moments

78' 78' Conversion: Antoine Hastoy (France) — New Zealand 34 – 32 France
78' 78' Try: Matthieu Jalibert (France) — New Zealand 34 – 30 France
71' 71' Try: Will Jordan (New Zealand) — New Zealand 34 – 25 France
66' 66' Penalty: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 29 – 25 France
59' 59' Try: Theo Attissogbe (France) — New Zealand 26 – 25 France
51' 51' Conversion: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 26 – 20 France
50' 50' Try: Cam Roigard (New Zealand) — New Zealand 24 – 20 France
48' 48' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 19 – 20 France
47' 47' Try: Antoine Hastoy (France) — New Zealand 19 – 18 France
41' 41' Conversion: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 19 – 13 France
40' 40' Try: Cam Roigard (New Zealand) — New Zealand 17 – 13 France
30' 30' Penalty: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 12 – 13 France
21' 21' Conversion: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 12 – 10 France
21' 21' Try: Peter Lakai (New Zealand) — New Zealand 10 – 10 France
15' 15' Penalty: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 5 – 10 France
8' 8' Try: Will Jordan (New Zealand) — New Zealand 5 – 7 France
3' 3' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 0 – 7 France
2' 2' Try: Damian Penaud (France) — New Zealand 0 – 5 France

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