New Zealand vs France
Historic RivalryAll Blacks vs Les Bleus / NZL vs FRA / Rugby Classic
First Match: 1906 | Total Matches: 62
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Expert Tip: The New Zealand vs France rugby rivalry is one of the most intense and historic in international rugby, featuring many memorable matches.
Match History
1Overall Record
New Zealand leads with 48 wins to France's 12.
New Zealand has won 77% of encounters.
2World Cup Meetings
Most famous: 1999 semifinal (France won 43-31).
2011 Final: New Zealand won 8-7.
3Highest Scoring Match
2000: New Zealand won 61-10 in Paris.
Largest winning margin: 51 points.
4Recent Encounters
2022: New Zealand won 40-25 in Paris.
2023: France won 27-13 in opener.
5Iconic Moments
1994: "Try from the end of the world" by Jean-Luc Sadourny.
2007: France's shock quarterfinal win 20-18.
Expert Tip: Despite New Zealand's overall dominance, France has produced some of the most dramatic upsets in rugby history against the All Blacks.
Team Analysis
1Playing Styles
New Zealand: Structured power and precision.
France: Flair and unpredictability.
2Key Players (Current)
New Zealand: Ardie Savea, Beauden Barrett.
France: Antoine Dupont, Grégory Alldritt.
3Legendary Players
New Zealand: Richie McCaw, Dan Carter.
France: Serge Blanco, Thierry Dusautoir.
Memorable Matches
11999 World Cup Semifinal
France's 43-31 comeback win in London.
Considered one of rugby's greatest upsets.
22007 World Cup Quarterfinal
France 20-18 victory in Cardiff.
Eliminated tournament favorites All Blacks.
32011 World Cup Final
New Zealand's 8-7 nail-biting win.
First World Cup title for NZ in 24 years.
42023 World Cup Opener
France's 27-13 statement win.
Host nation dominated the All Blacks.
Expert Tip: The France vs New Zealand matches often produce unexpected results and are considered must-watch events in the rugby calendar.