Antoine Dupont inspires France as they cruise to a record opening Six Nations victory against woeful Wales in Paris.

Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales have a "huge amount of respect" for France scrum-half Antoine Dupont, but their "whole focus can't be on him".

THE Six Nations returns TONIGHT – and fans are treated to a thrilling opener in Paris. France and Wales get the iconic international rugby tournament underway at the Stade de France. Les

Wales knew they were facing a huge challenge in Paris on Friday but their 13th successive defeat was a humbling one as France's 43-0 victory marked the visitors' first zero in the competition since losing 51-0 to the French in 1998 when it was still the Five Nations.

Antoine Dupont took centre stage with ease on Friday night in Paris as France cruised to a 43-0 victory over Wales, reaffirming their title credentials. For his part, Dupont also confirmed what everyone already knew: he is the man of the moment and doesn't look like stopping any time soon.

Wales suffered a 13th successive Test match defeat and record Six Nations loss to France as an Antoine Dupont-inspired Les

The 2025 Six Nations kicks off at the Stade de France with an intriguing opening fixture between pretournament favorites France and out-of-form Wales. The French have inspirational captain Antoine Dupont back among the ranks and will be aiming to build on their autumn international wins over New Zealand and Australia.

Antoine Dupont lived up to expectations as the mercurial scrumhalf made his Six Nations comeback in style to lead France to a 43-0 crushing of Wales in this year's opening match of the tournament.

Wales thrashed in Six Nations opener by Antoine Dupont-inspired France - Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.

Antoine Dupont lived up to expectations as the mercurial scrumhalf made his Six Nations comeback in style to lead France to a 43-0 crushing of Wales in this year's curtain riser on Friday.

France began the 2025 Six Nations Championship in fine style following a comfortable 43-0 win over a struggling Wales.