The 2025 Six Nations kicks off tonight in Paris as France host Wales at Stade de France. Les Bleus are in fine shape heading into the tournament as favourites, looking to add to their solitary title won in 2022. It couldn't be more different for Wales, who have lost their last 12 matches, including every game in 2024, and last year picked up the wooden spoon.
Head coach Warren Gatland is overseeing a transition to a young squad, but many of his players are yet to taste victory in a red shirt and many onlookers will be expecting tonight to defeat no.13. France will be raring to go, and have Antoine Dupont chomping at the bit after skipping last year in favour of Olympics preparations.
It’s likely to be a busy night for experienced pair Josh Adams and Liam Williams, and Tomos Williams will need to continue his fine form if the Welsh are to get anything out of tonight’s game. Kick-off in Paris is at 8.15pm, and you can follow all the build-up, action and reaction with our dedicated match blog below.
France vs Wales latest updates
Kick-off: 8.15pm, Stade de France
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France team news and XV
Wales team news and XV
Prediction: Easy start for favourites
Welcome
17:47 , Alex Young
Good evening and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Six Nations clash between France and Wales.
The hosts will be looking to make a comfortable start to what they hope is a winning tournament, with the bookies making them favourites to win the whole thing before a ball is kicked.
Wales, meanwhile, have not won a game since the 2023 World Cup. That was 13 Tests ago. Tonight is expected to be unlucky no.13.
Kick-off is at 8.15pm. Stick with us.
