Autumn Nations Series team of the week
It was a gripping weekend of international rugby as the Autumn Nations Series threw up some cracking contests.
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Disappointed Rennie encouraged by Wallabies display in France loss
Australia coach Dave Rennie was left deflated by his side's late loss against France on Saturday as the Wallabies missed out on a morale-boosting win over the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts at their Stade de France stronghold on the outskirts of Paris.
'Beautiful' Penaud late try guides France to Australia win
France head coach Fabien Galthie said winger Damian Penaud's match-winning try was "beautiful" as his side beat Australia 30-29 in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
Penaud scores late as France beat Australia for record 11th win
PARIS : Damian Penaud scored a late try to give France a hard-fought record 11th consecutive victory as they beat Australia 30-29 at the Stade de France in their autumn international on Saturday.
Coach Galthie praises team spirit as France set record with Australia win
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie hailed his team's mindset after Les Bleus claimed a record 11th win in a row by beating Australia 30-29 at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Damian Penaud pounces for late winner as France stun Australia
Damian Penaud scored a late try to give France a record 11th consecutive victory as they beat Australia in a Stade de France thriller.
Ntamack, Baille return to France lineup for Wallabies test
Toulouse duo Romain Ntamack and Cyril Baille will start France's opening autumn international against Australia in Paris on Saturday despite recent injury troubles that have restricted their playing time at club level.
France beat Japan 42-23 in first rugby union Test
Six Nations champions France stretched away in the second half to beat a spirited Japan side 42-23 on Saturday in steamy conditions in the first Test at Toyota Stadium.