News | International
25 Nov 2025 0:39
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > International

    Wallabies record historic Test loss as France wins 48-33

    The Wallabies lose a 10th Test in a calendar year for the first time, as France proves too strong in Saint-Denis.


    The Wallabies have claimed some unwanted history following their 48-33 loss to France in the final Test of their spring tour.

    It is the first time the Wallabies have posted 10 Test defeats in a calendar year, while not since 1958 have they gone winless on a European tour that included at least four internationals.

    The loss at Stade de France followed defeats to Ireland (46-19), Italy (26-19) and England (25-7).

    Prior to arriving in Europe, they struggled against Japan in Tokyo, before scraping home 19-15.

    [Score link]

    The Wallabies, who will host the 2027 World Cup, stayed in the fight against France but faded in the final 20 minutes.

    The half-time score was 19-19 but France stepped up a gear after the break.

    France's brilliance in broken play yielded tries for Nicolas Depoortère (two), Louis Bielle-Biarrey (2), Julien Marchand and Maxime Lamothe.

    Thomas Ramos also crossed the stripe and added five conversions and a penalty goal.

    The Wallabies scored tries through Matt Faessler (two), Angus Bell, Max Jorgensen and Josh Nasser.

    Tane Edmed kept the scoreboard moving with four conversions.

    The tourists did themselves with their poor discipline.

    They only gave away three penalties in the first half but that total grew to 13 by full-time.

    Wallabies back-rower Tom Hooper was also given a yellow card in the second half.

    Pressure is set to mount on Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, whose winning percentage has dipped below 40 per cent.

    But there is enough support for the New Zealander to stay in the role before the pre-arranged handover to Les Kiss during the 2026 Test season.

    ABC/Reuters

    Look back at how the action unfolded in our blog.

    [Live blog]

    © 2025 ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved

     Other International News
     24 Nov: In pictures: Berlin metro turns into urban warfare training ground
     24 Nov: Former British PM David Cameron says he has been treated for prostate cancer
     24 Nov: High-level trade talks between EU and US could have knock-on effects for Australia
     24 Nov: Titanic passenger Isidor Straus's gold pocket watch sells for record $3.6 million at auction
     24 Nov: US, Ukraine negotiating 'updated and refined' peace proposal aimed at ending war with Russia
     24 Nov: What did McLaren do wrong to get Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris disqualified from the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix?
     24 Nov: Cristiano Ronaldo scores bicycle kick goal for Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Confidence that Christchurch can deliver sellout Rugby League crowds More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Criticism of Air New Zealand's reliability - with strike action looming on December 8 More...



     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    Five people are injured - two seriously - after a two-vehicle crash that's closed part of Tasman's Shenandoah Highway - State Highway 65 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Roland Mouret knew it was important to "kill" Victoria Beckham the Spice Girl 21:38

    Law and Order:
    Police are urging anyone with information on two suspicious fires in Lower Hutt's Avalon to come forward 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Kit Harington has recalled the "embarrassing" moment when he had to kiss Sophie Turner in The Dreadful 21:08

    Law and Order:
    In pictures: Berlin metro turns into urban warfare training ground 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Andy Cohen is experiencing "payback" for his mischievous childhood with his own kids 20:38

    Entertainment:
    Russell Tovey's life changed when he "came out as a geek" 20:08

    Entertainment:
    Isla Fisher has undergone a "really challenging time" amid her divorce from Sacha Baron Cohen 19:38

    Entertainment:
    George Clooney has joked his twins will need "therapy" because of his Batman costume 19:08

    Politics:
    New rules aimed at protecting homeowners should be formally introduced next year 18:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd