Washington Spirit W 2:1 Houston Dash W 
Independiente del Valle 4:0 Manta FC 
Houston FC 4:3 Hill Country Lobos 
Hickory 1:2 Appalachian 
Lionsbridge 4:0 Hill City 
Des Moines Menace 0:0 Santafé Wanderers 
Fort Worth Vaqueros 0:6 West Texas 
Cancún 1:0 Toluca 
Denver Summit W 0:3 Kansas City W 
Midlakes United 2:0 Bangers 
Colombia 1:0 Ghana 
Angel City W 2:0 Orlando Pride W 
Tacoma Stars 2:2 Snohomish United 
Tucson 4:1 Stars FC 
Ventura County Fusion 6:0 AMSG 
Correcaminos Uat 0:0 Guadalajara Chivas 
Petone 0:4 Napier City Rovers 
Nelson Suburbs 5:0 Northern AFC 
Auckland United 3:1 Cambridge 
Auckland City 3:0 Takapuna 
Taroona 1:1 Hobart Utd. 
San Jose Earthquakes 1:2 Club Tijuana 
UNSW U20 4:4 Sydney FC U20 
Melville United 0:1 Hibiscus Coast 
Dunedin City Royals 0:9 Cashmere Technical 
Hume City 0:0 Dandenong City 
Hobart City 5:2 University of Tasmania 
Robina City 0:0 Broadbeach United 
Devonport City 4:1 Riverside 
Ulverstone 2:1 Kingborough Lions 
The new Nations Championship kicked off with a bang as the All Blacks held on to beat France 34-32 in Christchurch. It was a wild, back-and-forth match with nine tries total, and fans got their money’s worth from the very first whistle.
Will Jordan Shines with a Double
Star winger Will Jordan was the hero for New Zealand, crossing the try line twice. His speed and finishing ability kept the French defense guessing all night.
- Jordan’s first try came from a clever offload in the first half.
- His second try sealed the win after a tense final 10 minutes.
The All Blacks needed every one of those points because France never stopped fighting.
France Pushes All Blacks to the Limit
The French team showed they came to play, scoring five tries of their own. They matched New Zealand blow for blow, and the lead changed hands several times.
- France’s powerful forwards dominated the scrums early on.
- Their backs found gaps in the All Blacks’ defense with sharp passing.
In the end, a missed conversion in the final moments kept France from forcing a draw.
A Promising Start for the Nations Championship
This opener set a high bar for the rest of the tournament. With nonstop action and a nail-biting finish, rugby fans around the world got a taste of what the new competition can offer. Both teams left everything on the field, and the All Blacks will take the win—but they know France will be hungry for revenge next time.