All Blacks defeat France in Dunedin season opener

Saturday 5 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 6 Jul 2025, 7:49am

In this story All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Will Jordan

The All Blacks secured a 31-27 victory against France at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Despite the win, the result was closer than expected against an understrength French side. All Black coach Scott Robertson noted positive aspects from the match.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSat 5 Jul 2025, 8:56pm

   All Blacks battle past France but understrength visitors expose defensive issues (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 5 Jul 2025, 9:19pm

   All Blacks v France result: Scott Robertson’s men scrape past weakened Les Bleus to start 2025 (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 6 Jul 2025, 7:49am

   Rugby: All Blacks coact Scott Robertson lauds ‘a lot of positive stories’ in tight win over France (opens in new tab)