France Beats Australia 48-33 in Tour-Clinching Win

France defeated Australia 48-33 at the Stade de France on Saturday, handing the Wallabies a fourth straight loss on their European tour and marking the first winless spring series for the team on the continent since 1958. The match capped a disappointing autumn campaign for Australia, who conceded a record 10 defeats in the 2025 calendar year, finishing with a 33 percent win rate.

The game began with promise for the visitors. Hooker Matt Faessler scored Australia's opener after a strong run by center Len Ikitau, though flyhalf Tane Edmed missed the conversion. France responded quickly, with winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey setting up center Nicolas Depoortere for a try, converted by fullback Thomas Ramos. Prop Angus Bell powered over from 30 meters to regain the lead for Australia at 12-7, but Ramos and Bielle-Biarrey struck back with tries of their own, the latter following a skillful chip and chase.

Faessler's second try, from a driving maul after France scrumhalf Maxime Lucu received a yellow card, leveled the score at 19-19 at halftime. The second half saw France pull ahead decisively. Depoortere added his second try, Ramos kicked a penalty, and hooker Julien Marchand scored from...