Live: Wallabies aiming to rebound against France in Nations Championship

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Wallabies vs France: live score

By Luke Pentony

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Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:13pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:13pm

30' Tempers flare!

By Luke Pentony

There's a bit of push and shove between both teams but nothing serious.

More a sign it's beginning to heat up at the Cauldron!

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:10pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:10pm

27' Wallabies score!

By Luke Pentony

Fraser McReight goes over!

From the earlier scrum, the Wallabies were awarded a free kick.

They decided to take the tap and attack the French defensive line — down to 14 men —with sustained pick-and-go plays.

McReight got across the chalk and with Ryan Lonergan's conversion, the Wallabies lead 14-12.

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Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:07pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:07pm

25' France hit with yellow card

By Luke Pentony

France has lost Emmanuel Meafou for 10 minutes after he was given a yellow card for that earlier penalty.

Meafou made contact with the head of the Wallabies' ball carrier, Rob Valetini.

From the penalty, the Wallabies opt for a scrum close to the French line.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:06pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:06pm

25' Wallabies' penalty inside French 22

By Luke Pentony

The Wallabies have an ideal attacking position, deep inside the French 22.

France was penalised for a high tackle.

Can the Wallabies strike from here?

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:00pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:00pm

18' France scores!

By Luke Pentony

Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scores on debut!

What a try!

France fly-half Romain Ntamack stabbed a kick down the blindside, with Grandidier-Nkanang steaming through on the chase.

The Wallabies could no gain possession on the kick reception, with the French winger dotting down.

The conversion was unsuccessful, and Frances leads 12-7.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:59pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:59pm

16' Nasser's night is over

By Luke Pentony

Unfortunate news for Wallabies hooker Josh Nasser, who has failed his HIA.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa will remain on the field.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:57pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:57pm

15' France looking dangerous in attack

By Luke Pentony

France has enjoyed territorial advantage so far and is playing with width when it enters the Wallabies' half.

The Wallabies have been under some defensive pressure in the early exchanges but they did capitalise on their first inside-22 entry via Brandon Paenga-Amosa's try.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:52pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:52pm

10' Wallabies score!

By Luke Pentony

Brandon Paenga-Amosa scores for the Wallabies!

The Wallabies won the line-out from the earlier penalty and kept the ball tight.

They attacked the French goal line with some pick-and-go before Paenga-Amosa — who had only recently come on the field — got his way over for the try.

Ryan Lonergan converts and we are level at 7-7.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:51pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:51pm

9' Wallabies awarded penalty

By Luke Pentony

France is penalised for an illegal clean-out inside its territory.

Wallabies go for touch — can they score from this chance?

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:48pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:48pm

Early change for Wallabies

By Luke Pentony

Wallabies hooker Josh Nasser has left the field for an HIA.

Reserve rake Brandon Paenga-Amosa is on the field.

We'll keep you updated in Nasser's condition.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:44pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:44pm

3' France scores!

By Luke Pentony

Emmanuel Meafou goes over for the first try of the match!

Meafou, raised in Australia, crashes over the stripe.

France went for touch via the earlier penalty, winning the line-out and then holding possession inside the Wallabies' 22.

The pressure built with a series of phases in attack, before Meafou breached the Wallabies' defence.

The conversion was successful from skipper Maxime Lucu, and France leads 7-0.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:43pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:43pm

2' Wallabies penalised for high shot

By Luke Pentony

The Wallabies have given away an early penalty inside their half, with Josh Canham pinged for a dangerous tackle on France's Lenni Nouchi.

What can the French do from here?

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:40pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:40pm

HERE. WE. GO.

By Luke Pentony

Play ins underway at Lang Park, with France kicking off to the Wallabies.

Make sure to stay with us throughout the match!

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:35pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:35pm

Here come the teams!

By Luke Pentony

Both line-ups have made their way onto Lang Park ahead of the national anthems.

The Wallabies are wearing their Indigenous jerseys this evening.

We're not far away from kick-off!

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:29pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:29pm

Who's in charge?

By Luke Pentony

The match officials are as follows:

Referee: Karl Dickson (England)

Assistant referees: Christophe Ridley (England) and Katsuki Furuse (Japan)

TMO: Andrew Jackson (England)

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:23pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:23pm

Style icon

By Luke Pentony

There was no reason to post this image other than to appreciate France coach Fabien Galthié's sense of style.

Play on, Fabien!

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:17pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:17pm

Around the grounds

By Luke Pentony

News from across the ditch …

The All Blacks have scored a convincing 47-17 win over Italy in Wellington.

They now have a 2-0 win-loss record in the Nations Championship.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:14pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:14pm

Last time they met

By Luke Pentony

France claimed a victory over the Wallabies in the most recent meeting between the two proud rugby nations.

Les Bleus saluted 48-33 in Paris last November, giving them a third straight victory over the Wallabies.

The last time the Wallabies beat the French?

It was 2021 in Brisbane, with the hosts triumphing 33-30 to collect a 2-1 series win.

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:09pm

Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 5:09pm

Fans flock to the Cauldron!

By Luke Pentony