France, All Blacks

All Blacks' Barrett and Taylor return to face France after concussion absence
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago.
Jalibert turns down France and McKenzie makes way for Barrett in All Blacks
Bordeaux fullback Romain Buros makes his test debut for France in one of four changes from the side which routed Japan to face New Zealand in autumn rugby at Stade de France.
Barrett, Fickou return for All Blacks - France blockbuster Stade de France clash
Test novice Buros is in for the dropped Leo Barre, Villiere comes in for Theo Attissogbe who has a knee issue and Boudehent takes the place of the injured Francois Cros. The 27-year-old Buros has been a consistent performer for Bordeaux-Begles since joining them in 2018 and has scored four tries in eight games this season.
Rugby-All Blacks' Barrett and Taylor return to face France after concussion absence
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago. The pair have successfully completed head injury assessment protocols and were included in the team named on Thursday,
All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France
Fly-half Beauden Barrett comes into the All Blacks team to play France this weekend having overcome concussion, New Zealand Rugby announced on Thursday. New Zealand (15-1) Will Jordan; Sevu Reece, Rieko Ioane,
All Blacks: Wayne Barnes on how Richie McCaw got into the heads of referees
Retired referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how All Blacks legend Richie McCaw would use his knowledge of rugby rules to get ...
France fullback Buros to make debut against All Blacks
France fullback Romain Buros is set to make his debut against New Zealand after being named on Thursday in the team for ...
Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks nightmare
Argentina rolling into Dublin this week hasn’t come fast enough for Ireland. New Zealand last week breached the fortress that ...
All Blacks v France: Follow the action with Live Commentary on Newstalk ZB
Catch all the action of the All Blacks clash with France with live commentary from Elliott Smith and Gregor Paul on.
All Blacks switch halves, move Savea for France showdown
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having ...
Gallagher Chiefs squad 2025: All Blacks XV hooker Brodie McAlister joins team
The duo are two of five new additions to the Chiefs side that otherwise comprise many longstanding team members. Gallagher Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan said it was “obvious” that there was “a ...
Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk All Blacks v France, Chris Wood
The All Blacks take on France in the country’s capital this weekend with a few big changes. How are our chances looking? Also ...
Rugby-Injured All Blacks Cane and Tele'a out of France clash
Flanker Sam Cane and winger Mark Tele'a have been ruled out due to injury from the All Blacks squad for Saturday's test ...
England advances on haka and All Blacks regard it as 'a special moment'
After all the drama this week about the haka, the All Blacks broke the law on Saturday at Twickenham. England prop Joe Marler ...
All Blacks vs France: Ethan de Groot misses selection again as Tamaiti Williams starts
Ethan De Groot.. Highlanders and Southland loosehead prop Ethan de Groot has missed All Blacks selection for the third week ...