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Dive into the Six Nations 2025 opener where France crushed Wales 43-0! Catch the highlights and what to watch for in the upcoming matches!

The 2025 Men's Six Nations Championship kicked off with a bang as France and Wales clashed in an electrifying opener at the Stade de France in Paris. Fans were treated to a full-on display of rugby brilliance as the French team sailed to a whopping 43-0 victory over their Welsh counterparts. With the lights shining brightly, Antoine Dupont led the charge for France, showcasing his dazzling skills and sheer dominance on the field. Despite missing several key star players due to injury, the French squad proved they are a force to be reckoned with this year, scoring an impressive seven tries against Wales – all while leaving the opposition scrambling.

As the match unfolded, it became clear that the French team’s cohesion and strategic prowess outshone Wales', who were left looking for answers under the relentless pressure. The only blot on France's performance came when Romain Ntamack was handed a red card for a high tackle, leaving fans speculating how it might affect his and the team's morale going forward. Regulatory board meetings will surely see discussions surrounding player conduct, but those were worries left for another day as the French fans celebrated their emphatic win.

The Six Nations isn't just about the games; it's about the friendships and tales that emerge from fierce rivalries! Upcoming matches promise to be just as riveting, with Ireland squaring off against England in Dublin, where Ireland aims for their third consecutive title. As ex-players like Shane Horgan voice their concerns around the aging 'Dad's Army' of players in Ireland, we can expect a clash of youth and experience unlike any other.

As the tournament progresses, rugby enthusiasts should gear up for an exhilarating series of matches that keep the spirit of competition alive. Be sure to catch highlights and analysis from upcoming fixtures as teams battle for supremacy and pride on the rugby field!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Six Nations Championship has been running since 1883, making it one of the oldest rugby tournaments in the world? Over the years, it has seen nations battling not just for glory but also for bragging rights among mates at the pub! | Another interesting nugget: Antoine Dupont, who dazzled in this opening match, is often celebrated as one of the best rugby players in the world, known for his incredible agility and game intelligence. Keep an eye on him as the tournament progresses – he’s bound to bring more spectacular moments!

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Men's Six Nations 2025 - How to watch and follow all the action ... (BBC News)

Find out how to follow all the fixtures and keep up with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' progress in the tournament.

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France vs Wales LIVE: Listen Six Nations rugby - score, commentary ... (BBC Sport)

Follow radio and live text commentary from the opening game of the Six Nations as France host Wales.

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France v Wales: Six Nations 2025 opener – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Daniel Gallan as this year's tournament kicks off in Paris.

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Six Nations 2025 predictions: our writers on who will win and why (The Guardian)

Predicted finishing order France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy. Watch out for The players from D2 in France, Noah Nene and Alexander Masibaka, ...

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LIVE BLOG: France v Wales as the Six Nations kicks off in Paris (planetrugby.com)

The French are missing several star players due to injury but still boast a strong team and should have too much for Wales, who have a free hit against the ...

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Six Nations live updates: France v Wales (New Zealand Herald)

Live updates of the Six Nations opener between France and Wales in Paris. Romain Ntamack returns to partner Antoine Dupont at halfback after recovering from ...

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Watch France v Wales: Live streams, TV channels for Six Nations ... (Rugby World)

How to watch France v Wales in the 2025 Six Nations, with all the information on live streams, TV broadcasts, and how to watch from anywhere on January 31.

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Shane Horgan reveals concern for Ireland's 'Dad's Army' as it could ... (planetrugby.com)

Ex-Ireland wing Shane Horgan sincerely hopes that Simon Easterby and Andy Farrell get the timing right when it comes to replacing the old guard.

Six Nations 2025: Round 1's key battles and how to watch on TV ... (EPCRugby.com)

France flex Dupont, Ramos and Bielle-Biarrey for Wales visit, Blair Kinghorn and Ange Capuozzo face off in all-Stade Toulousain clash and Sam Prendergast ...

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GAME DAY: France v Wales. (Six Nations Rugby)

The opening match of the 2025 Championship takes place under the Friday night lights of the Stade de France. Find out how to keep up to date with all the ...

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Six Nations: Antoine Dupont stars as France thrash Wales in opener ... (ESPN Australia)

France soared to an Antoine Dupont-inspired 43-0 victory over Wales in Paris on Friday that proved they mean business in this year's Six Nations.

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Attissogbé gives France lift-off in Six Nations with emphatic win over ... (The Guardian)

The only blemish for the French was a red card for Romain Ntamack, who was sent off for a high tackle on Dan Edwards when there were ten minutes left to play.

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Six Nations 2025: Ireland v England preview, kick-off time, team ... (BBC Sport)

Match preview, team news and key stats as defending Six Nations champions Ireland host England in Dublin.

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Dominant France nil desperate Wales in Paris (Six Nations Rugby)

France underlined their Guinness Men's Six Nations title credentials with a dominant opening-night win against Wales in Paris, scoring seven tries in the ...

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Ireland vs England Six Nations 2025 Prediction and Preview | Opta ... (The Analyst)

Who will come out on top in Dublin in the 2025 Six Nations on Saturday? Find out in our Ireland vs England prediction.

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Watch Ireland v England: Live streams, TV channels for Six Nations ... (Rugby World)

How to watch Ireland v England in the 2025 Six Nations on February 1, with all the details on live streams, TV channels, and how to tune in from anywhere.

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Ireland captain Doris set for 'ultimate test' against England in Six ... (FRANCE 24)

Ireland captain Caelan Doris expects his side to face the "ultimate test" when they launch their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title ...

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Staggering Antoine Dupont thrills in Six Nations victory over Wales ... (planetrugby.com)

Antoine Dupont returned to the Six Nations after a two-year absence to tear Wales apart as France claimed an easy win in the 2025 tournament opener.

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France 43-0 Wales LIVE: Result & reaction as Wales suffer Six ... (BBC News)

France totally dominant in opening Six Nations game, as they score seven tries against Wales in Paris. France secure bonus point before half-time, ...

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Six Nations: France thrash Wales 43-0 but Ntamack shown red (Sky Sports)

Recap updates from the Stade de France where France destroy Wales 43-0 in the opening match of the 2025 Six Nations in Paris; Fly-half Romain Ntamack shown ...

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Flamboyant Dupont inspires France as they drub Wales in Six ... (RNZ)

Antoine Dupont lived up to expectations as the mercurial halfback made his Six Nations comeback in style to lead France to a 43-0 crushing of Wales in this ...

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Men's 2025 Six Nations Rugby: Full schedule, all results, scores and ... (Olympics)

Find out who is top of the table with Olympic hero Antoine Dupont's France and reigning champions Ireland starting the tournament as favourites.

Six Nations 2025: Round 1's key battles and how to watch on TV ... (EPCRugby.com)

France flex Dupont, Ramos and Bielle-Biarrey for Wales visit, Blair Kinghorn and Ange Capuozzo face off in all-Stade Toulousain clash and Sam Prendergast ...

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How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere (CNET)

The northern hemisphere's showpiece annual rugby union tournament is about to get underway once more as England, France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Wales ...

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Six Nations: Antoine Dupont produces virtuoso display as France ... (ESPN Australia)

Antoine Dupont took centre-stage as France dazzled Warren Gatland's Wales in the City of Light.

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Where to watch Six Nations FREE: Live stream Ireland vs. England ... (Business Insider)

The Six Nations rugby tournament is underway, with France carving up Wales 43-0 on opening night to send a clear message. There are more matches to come ...

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France star Dupont marks Six Nations return in style (FRANCE 24)

Antoine Dupont marked his return to Six Nations duty in stunning style as he underlined his billing as the ultimate all-round rugby player by helping France ...

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What does 'M6N' stand for? Six Nations rugby union tournament ... (Sporting News AU)

The 2025 Six Nations Championship got underway on Friday, January 31, with France romping to a dominant win over last season's wooden-spoon side Wales in ...

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Scotland v Italy, LIVE: Follow our blog of the Six Nations clash (planetrugby.com)

Saturday's double-header in the Six Nations kicks off with Scotland facing Italy at Murrayfield. Follow our live blog of the game!

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Scotland v Italy: Six Nations 2025 – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute updates: Join Lee Calvert for all the action from Murrayfield in the opening round.

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Scotland vs Italy LIVE: Watch Six Nations rugby - score, TV stream ... (BBC News)

Watch BBC One coverage and follow live radio and text commentary of Scotland v Italy in the opening weekend of the men's Six Nations.

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Ireland v England, LIVE: Follow our blog of the Six Nations clash (planetrugby.com)

Saturday's big double-header in the Six Nations continues with Ireland facing England. Follow our live blog of the clash in Dublin.

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Ireland v England: Six Nations 2025 – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Lee Calvert as Ireland begin their bid for an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row.

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Scotland vs Italy LIVE: Watch Six Nations rugby - score, TV stream ... (BBC Sport)

Watch BBC One coverage and follow live radio and text commentary of Scotland v Italy in the opening weekend of the men's Six Nations.

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Ireland vs England LIVE: Six Nations rugby - score, radio ... (BBC News)

Follow radio and live text commentary as Ireland host England on the opening weekend of the Men's Six Nations.

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Ireland vs England LIVE: Six Nations rugby - score, radio ... (BBC Sport)

Listen to match commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live (UK only) · Reigning champions Ireland bidding to become first team to win three Men's Six Nations titles in a row.

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Ireland Rugby Vs. England Live Updates - Six Nations 2025 Score ... (FloRugby)

Ireland vs. England clash in their Six Nations 2025 opener. Stay updated with lineups, scores, highlights, and live updates from Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Six Nations 2025: Scotland 31-19 Italy (BBC News)

A Huw Jones hat-trick gets Scotland off to a winning start in a nervy Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield.

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Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England - ESPN (ESPNScrum.com)

Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point-victory.

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Ireland win their Six Nations blockbuster with England (The Canberra Times)

The hosts emerged triumphant at Aviva Stadium on Saturday thanks to a ferocious second half after the visitors had made life very uncomfortable. England got ...

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Six Nations Round Two: Fixtures, kick-off times, referees and global ... (planetrugby.com)

A rundown of the 2025 Six Nations including TV channels, referees, kick-off times and more for Italy v Wales, England v France and Scotland v Ireland.

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Six Nations: England defeat to Ireland another painful case of déjà ... (ESPNScrum.com)

Just like we've seen all too often, England fell away in the final quarter of the match, the bench failed to bring any second wind, and the opposition -- ...

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Ireland win Six Nations blockbuster with England (The Canberra Times)

Six Nations champions Ireland have kicked off their title defence with a 27-22 bonus point triumph over England...

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Ireland win their Six Nations blockbuster with England (Shepparton News)

Ireland have had to come from behind against England to get their bid for a third successive Six Nations title off to a winning 27-22 bonus point start.

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Hat-trick hero Huw gets Scotland off to flying start (Six Nations Rugby)

Scotland put on a scintillating display of attacking rugby to overcome Italy in Edinburgh in round one of the Guinness Men's Six Nations, ...

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Huw Jones stars for Scots in Six Nations win over Italy (The Canberra Times)

Huw Jones has came to the fore in the absence of fellow centre Sione Tuipulotu as his hat-trick helped Scotland fend off another fierce Italian comeback to ...

Ireland start Six Nations title defence with gritty England win (Rugby.com.au)

The reigning champions trailed 10-5 at half-time at Lansdowne Road. But tries from Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan put a seasoned Ireland side into a ...

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Six Nations: England defeat to Ireland another painful case of déjà ... (ESPN Australia)

Just like we've seen all too often, England fell away in the final quarter of the match, the bench failed to bring any second wind, and the opposition -- ...

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Jones hat-trick secures Scots opening Six Nations win over Italy (Rugby.com.au)

A hat-trick of tries by Huw Jones inspired Scotland to a 31-19 victory over Italy in their Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Ireland 27-22 England: Six Nations player ratings (The Guardian)

James Lowe stood out in a superb Irish backline while for England the Curry twins shone but the backs struggled.

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Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point-victory.

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Ireland's superb second half sees England shredded as Simon ... (planetrugby.com)

Simon Easterby's short reign in charge of Ireland started in ideal fashion as they came from behind at the break to earn a 27-22 victory over England.

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Six Nations: Steve Borthwick points to England's inexperience after ... (ESPN Australia)

England head coach Steve Borthwick said his team's inexperience played a key role in their 27-22 Six Nations defeat to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Six Nations: Clinical Ireland come from behind to beat England - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Ireland came from behind to beat England 27-22 in Dublin on Saturday to begin their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title with a bonus point-victory.

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Lions watch: Six Nations week one winners and losers ahead of the ... (ABC News)

With attention turning to the British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia later this year, here's who would have caught the eye of coach Andy Farrell in the ...

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Ireland win Six Nations blockbuster with England (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Six Nations champions Ireland have kicked off their title defence with a 27-22 bonus point triumph over England in Dublin.

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