RFC Verdict
France defeated Australia by 3 points, 29–26.
| Winner | France |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
| Verified score | 29–26 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
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FRA
France
29–26
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AUS
Australia
DateSeptember 19, 2026
VenueStade Maurice David, Aix-en-Provence, France
Match Highlights
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
55 total points were scored.
France scored 53% of the match points.
The total was 1.8 points below the competition average of 56.8.
| Total points | 55 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 3 |
Form Guide
France: W W L
Australia: W L L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
RFC currently has 5 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 5 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Australia’s attack (23.7 points per match) against France’s defence (19.7 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| France points for | 21.3 |
|---|---|
| France points against | 19.7 |
| Australia points for | 23.7 |
| Australia points against | 29 |
What This Means
France is now 2-0-1 in this competition and on a 2-match winning run.
Australia is now 1-0-2 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Australia next faces Scotland — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 PM.
France next faces New Zealand — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:05 PM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Australia
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:34 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 3 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 3 |
| Meetings | 5 |
France has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
- Definition
- Head-to-head streak
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Australia
- Method
- Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:34 UTC
Data used
| Team | France |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 5 completed meetings between France and Australia available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Australia
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:34 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 5 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | France |
| Away Team | Australia |
Their recorded meetings average 48.6 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France vs Australia
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:34 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 243 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 5 |
| Average | 48.6 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 19, 2026Match date
VenueStade Maurice David, Aix-en-Provence, FranceMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeHolly WoodLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Jamie Parr
Assistant Referee 2Beatrice Smussi
TV Match OfficialDan Jones
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Hamish Smales
France
Starting XV
- –Francois RatierHead Coach
- 1Ambre MwayembeProp
- 2Elisa RiffonneauHooker
- 3Assia KhalfaouiProp
- 4Julia GroszLock
- 5Cloe CorreaLock
- 6Axelle BerthoumieuFlanker
- 7Lea ChamponFlanker
- 8Charlotte EscuderoNumber 8
- 9Pauline Bourdon SansusScrum Half
- 10Carla ArbezFly Half
- 11Lea MurieWing
- 12Teani FeleuCentre
- 13Gaby VernierCentre
- 14Anais GrandoWing
- 15Emilie BoulardFull Back
Replacements
- 16Mailys MailagiReplacement
- 17Yllana BrosseauReplacement
- 18Annaelle DeshayeReplacement
- 19Siobhan SoqetaReplacement
- 20Mouna ToureReplacement
- 21Alexandra ChambonReplacement
- 22Lina QueyroiReplacement
- 23Elodie FernandezReplacement
Australia
Starting XV
- –Tim WalshHead Coach
- 1Allana SikimetiProp
- 2Brittany MerloHooker
- 3Faliki PohivaProp
- 4Kaitlan LeaneyLock
- 5Michaela LeonardLock
- 6Pia TapsellFlanker
- 7Piper DuckFlanker
- 8Siokapesi PaluNumber 8
- 9Samantha WoodScrum Half
- 10Waiaria EllisFly Half
- 11Desiree MillerWing
- 12Faitala MolekaCentre
- 13Georgina FriedrichsCentre
- 14Amelia WhitakerWing
- 15Caitlyn HalseFull Back
Replacements
- 16Tania NadenReplacement
- 17Brianna HoyReplacement
- 18Eva KarpaniReplacement
- 19Tiarah MinnsReplacement
- 20Tabua TuinakauvadraReplacement
- 21Tia HindsReplacement
- 22Piper FlynnReplacement
- 23Ava WeretaReplacement
17′
🟥
Red Card0–0
Ambre MwayembeFrance17′
🏉
Try0–5
Brittany MerloAustralia18′
◆
Conversion0–7
Samantha WoodAustralia22′
🟨
Yellow Card0–7
Lea ChamponFrance23′
🟨
Yellow Card0–7
Lea MurieFrance23′
🟥
Red Card0–7
Cloe CorreaFrance23′
◆
Replacement On - Injury Replacement0–7
Tania NadenAustralia23′
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Replacement Off - Injury Replacement0–7
Brittany MerloAustralia24′
🏉
Try0–12
Tania NadenAustralia25′
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Missed Conversion0–12
Samantha WoodAustralia28′
🏉
Try0–17
Caitlyn HalseAustralia29′
◆
Conversion0–19
Samantha WoodAustralia37′
🏉
Try5–19
Anais GrandoFrance38′
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Missed Conversion5–19
Carla ArbezFrance41′
🏉
Try10–19
Emilie BoulardFrance42′
◆
Conversion12–19
Carla ArbezFrance49′
🏉
Try12–24
Piper DuckAustralia50′
◆
Conversion12–26
Samantha WoodAustralia55′
🏉
Try17–26
Pauline Bourdon SansusFrance56′
◆
Missed Conversion17–26
Carla ArbezFrance56′
🟨
Yellow Card17–26
Michaela LeonardAustralia64′
🟨
Yellow Card17–26
Charlotte EscuderoFrance68′
🏉
Try22–26
Elisa RiffonneauFrance69′
◆
Conversion24–26
Lina QueyroiFrance74′
🏉
Try29–26
Teani FeleuFrance76′
◆
Missed Conversion29–26
Lina QueyroiFranceFranceAnimated Team ComparisonAustralia
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
2France wins
0Draws
0Australia wins
Recent meetings
FranceSeptember 19, 2026 · WXV 2026 · Stade Maurice David, Aix-en-Provence, France
29 – 26AustraliaFranceJuly 11, 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane | Meeanjin, Australia
42 – 26AustraliaCommunity
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