Michael Cantillon
Sports Journalist
Emilien Gailleton, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Fabien Brau-Boirie, Matthieu Jalibert, Julian Marchand, Theo Attissogbe (two) and Charles Ollivon score tries as France produce record points total against Wales in Cardiff, securing a second dominant bonus-point Six Nations victory in 2026
Last Updated: 15/02/26 5:02pm
France’s quest to secure a Six Nations Grand Slam and retain their title continued in Cardiff on Sunday, as Les Bleus cantered to a 54-12 victory over a poor Wales side.
Fabien Galthie’s charges scored eight tries, as centre Emilien Gailleton, wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, debutant centre Fabien Brau-Boirie and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert crossed in the first half.
The second half proved much the same as hooker Julian Marchand, wing Theo Attissogbe (two) and lock Charles Ollivon add further tries, with full-back Thomas Ramos kicking seven conversions.
Wales 12-54 France – Score summary
Wales – Tries: Carre (19), Grady (78). Cons: Edwards (20)
France – Tries: Gailleton (2), Bielle-Biarrey (11), Brau-Boirie (15), Jalibert (39), Marchand (44), Attissogbe (49,58), Ollivon (61). Cons: Ramos (3,16,40,45,50,59,62).
Wales had narrowed the deficit to 19-7 during the opening half through a Rhys Carre try, but a sucker punch before the break knocked further stuffing out of them before France ran riot once more.
The 54 points racked up by France in the Welsh capital breaks their previous record of 51 scored in 1998.
What’s next?
Wales next host Scotland in Round 3 of the Six Nations on Saturday February 21 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (4.40pm kick-off).
Wales Six Nations 2026 fixtures
| Thursday, February 5 | France 36-14 Ireland | |
| Sunday, February 15 | Wales 12-54 France | |
| Sunday, February 22 | Wales vs Scotland | 4.40pm |
| Friday, March 6 | Ireland vs Wales | 8.10pm |
| Saturday, March 14 | Wales vs Italy | 4.40pm |
France face Italy at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille for their third Six Nations clash on Sunday February 22 (3.10pm kick-off).
France’s Six Nations 2026 fixtures
| Thursday, February 5 | France 36-14 Ireland | |
| Sunday, February 15 | Wales 12-54 France | |
| Sunday, February 22 | France vs Italy | 3.10pm |
| Saturday, March 7 | Scotland vs France | 2.10pm |
| Saturday, March 14 | France vs England | 8.10pm |
More to follow…
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