All Blacks beat France 3-0

July 20, 2025

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The All Blacks finished a hard-fought rugby series against France with a 29-19 win in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The victory came despite early trouble, including a last-minute injury to player Luke Jacobson before kickoff.

The New Zealand team, led by coach Scott Robertson, fielded a young and mostly untested lineup. The match at Waikato Stadium began with some struggles. France took an early 10-0 lead, with Nolann Le Garrec scoring the first try. The All Blacks made several mistakes, missing line-outs and pushing risky passes.

Will Jordan scored a try after a clever kick from Cortez Ratima, and Anton Lienert-Brown powered over the line just before halftime. New Zealand trailed 17-19 at the break.

After the half, Du’Plessis Kirifi scored his first Test try, helping the All Blacks take the lead. Brodie McAlister later scored a try that sealed the win in the final minutes, following a strong run by Jordie Barrett.

The All Blacks scored four tries in total. Damian McKenzie added three conversions and a penalty. France replied with one try, three penalties, and a drop goal.

Article written by Milli Banbury

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At 6.30 a.m., civil defence issued a severe weather warning for the coastal town of Mahia. Heavy rain and strong winds were expected to continue through the day. Local schools were advised to stay open only if roads remained safe, and some sports events were cancelled. Emergency services asked residents to secure loose outdoor items, charge mobile phones, and keep away from flooded areas. By afternoon, the river near the town had risen quickly, but no homes had been evacuated yet.

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