As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

Wales were thrashed 43-0 by France in their Six Nations opener as they suffered a 13th successive Test defeat.

Wales were held scoreless for the first time in Six Nations history after being thrashed 43-0 by France. On a raucous Friday night at the Stade de France, there were early warning signs. After just three minutes, French talisman Antoine Dupont took a quick tap 15 metres from the Welsh line after Uini Atonio was upended illegally.

The Six Nations begins at the Stade de France, where the favourites will oblige but perhaps after a slower-than-expected start. Jon Newcombe previews France vs Wales.

Watch today’s France vs Wales live streams as Les Blues raise the curtain on the 2025 Six Nations by welcoming Warren Gatland’s struggling side to Paris. Below we have all the info on how to watch France vs Wales rugby from anywhere, with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters, free streams and start times.

Former Wales No.10 Dan Biggar believes Warren Gatland will be sacked mid-tournament if Wales lose badly in France and Italy. Following tonight's opener in Paris, the Dragons play in Rome eight days later, and Biggar has warned that his former team cannot afford to extend their 12 game losing run.

As is well documented by now, Warren Gatland's side head into the tournament off the back of a dismal 2024, which saw them lose every Test match they faced and, in doing so, stretch their losing run to 12 successive games at that level.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has highlighted what could backfire for France when the sides meet in Friday's Six Nations opener in Paris.

TV channel: In the UK, France vs Wales is being shown live and free-to-air tonight on ITV1 and Welsh-language channel S4C, with coverage beginning on both at 7:30pm GMT. Live stream: Free coverage is also available online via ITVX and S4C Clic.

Faletau is not ready for Friday’s Six Nations opener with France due to injury with hope that he will be fit for the clash with Italy

With just six wins from 30 games in his second spell and his side favourites to retain the Six Nations wooden spoon, the outlook is bleak

THE Six Nations is BACK – but France have absolutely DOMINATED Wales in a one-sided clash in Paris. France and Wales got the iconic international rugby tournament underway at the Stade de