The French national team showed absolute dominance in the second round of the Six Nations Championship, defeating Wales at the stadium in Cardiff with a score of 54:12. This was the highest victory for 'Les Bleus' in their history on Welsh soil. The hosts, after their thirteenth consecutive loss in the tournament, sank to the bottom of the table, while the French, with a full set of points, strengthened their position as championship leaders.

Record thrashing in Cardiff

France defeated Wales 54:12, which is the highest score achieved by this national team away against the Red Dragons in the history of the tournament.

Eight tries by 'Les Bleus'

The French scored 8 tries, presenting an offensive style of play that secured them a bonus point and strengthened their lead in the championship table.

Crisis in Welsh rugby

Wales recorded its 13th consecutive defeat in the Six Nations competitions, deepening the greatest sporting crisis for this national team in decades.

The French rugby team achieved a spectacular victory over Wales at Principality Stadium, thrashing their rivals with a score of 54:12. The visitors scored as many as eight tries, allowing them to add a bonus point to the table and take first place in the Six Nations Championship standings. The main architect of the success was fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who led his team to a record triumph. For the Welsh, Sunday's clash was a painful extension of a black series – this is already their 13th consecutive defeat in these prestigious competitions. The atmosphere at the stadium in Cardiff deviated from the legendary enthusiasm of local fans. Although an attendance of nearly 60,000 spectators was officially announced, observers noted numerous empty seats and subdued cheering, which was at times drowned out by the numerous visiting fans from across the Seine. Wales, under interim management, appears to be in a deep crisis following earlier heavy defeats to England, New Zealand, and South Africa. Experts note that the current Welsh squad shows a lack of experience and mental resilience when facing the top of the world rankings. The Six Nations Championship, derived from the Home Nations Championship inaugurated in 1883, is the oldest and most prestigious annual rugby tournament in the world.54 — record number of points scored by France in CardiffThe French controlled the course of the match from the very beginning, turning the test match into a display of joyful and effective rugby. Points were scored by, among others, Emilien Gailleton, Julien Marchand, and twice by Theo Attissogbe. The team led by Fabien Galthié is currently the main favorite for the final triumph, demonstrating not only physical strength but also excellent technique. Wales, despite ambitious efforts in the first half, could not find an answer to the opponents' rapid attacks, which calls into question the future of the leadership of the local federation in the face of the total sporting collapse of the national team. Match result of the 2nd round of Six Nations 2026: Wales 12:54 FranceSix Nations Championship table leaders: 1. France — 10 pts; 2. England — 5 pts

Mentioned People

  • Matthieu Jalibert — Fly-half for the French national team, recognized as the man of the match after an excellent performance.
  • Emilien Gailleton — Centre for the French national team, scorer of one of the tries.