As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

On the eve of hosting Wales in the Guinness Men's Six Nations, France Rugby head coach Fabien Galthié shares his perspective on the Championship and its impact on him.

As is well documented by now, Warren Gatland's side head into the tournament off the back of a dismal 2024, which saw them lose every Test match they faced and, in doing so, stretch their losing run to 12 successive games at that level.

In December, case against Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou was dropped after two forwards had faced accusations in Argentina

French star Damian Penaud is unavailable for France’s round one clash against Wales on Friday night in Paris, having succumbed to a toe injury sustained in training this week. T

Fabien Galthie's in-form France start this year's Six Nations by hosting struggling Wales on Friday with the head coach fully aware of the challenge of winning the title.

Wales face a stiff opening challenge as they bid to end their losing run against France in the opening fixture of the Six Nations. Warren Gatland’s side went the entirety of 2024 without Test success,

With the return of Antoine Dupont after he was absent last year, here is the TV schedule and team news for the Guinness Six Nations championship opener between France and Wales

Six Nations updates from opening match of 2025 championship - After a winless 2024, Wales face a tall task of the opening night of the tournament as they take on favourites France in Paris

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WOODEN Spoon holders Wales brace themselves for the unenvious task of opening their Six Nations campaign against France. The two sides had underwhelming tournaments last year. For France, the past