How the world’s media reacted to the 34-32 win to Les Bleus in Christchurch.
The new regime was tested, but held on for victory in Christchurch.
Both sides played out a classic under the roof at Te Kaha.
The All Blacks are officially back in business, narrowly snatching the victory from France with a 34-32 win at a soldout Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch.
The All Blacks began their 2026 Nations Championship tenure with a narrow win over France on Saturday, with freshly appointed coach Dave Rennie promising the team was only going to get better as they…
New Zealand defeated France 34-32 in the rugby international in Christchurch as the hosts begin a new era under head coach Dave Rennie with a win
New Zealand launched the Dave Rennie era with a thrilling 34-32 win over an understrength France on Saturday, with the first Nations Championship test laden with sparkling tries.
New Zealand 34-32 France: The All Blacks just about held on in a thriller to start Dave Rennie’s tenure with a win
The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in…
Despite an early Ruben Love yellow card and a relentless display from a depleted France side, the All Blacks dig deep in Christchurch to launch the Nations Championship with a…
The All Blacks began their 2026 Nations Championship tenure with a narrow win over France on Saturday, with freshly appointed coach Dave Rennie promising the team was only going…
How the All Blacks rated in their 34-32 victory over France in Christchurch.
Behind closed doors, Dave Rennie will demand rapid improvements after the two-point win.
ANALYSIS: The All Blacks now seem to know who they are.
OPINION: How the French players rated in Christchurch against the All Blacks.
Finish a few more chances and the All Blacks could again become a potent beast.