Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scores two tries on his debut as France fight back to beat Australia in Brisbane and condemn Joe Schmidt's side to a sixth successive defeat.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Romain Ntamack returned for France and orchestrated a huge comeback as the Six Nations titlists turned a 21-12 halftime deficit into a 42-26 victory over Australia on Saturday in the second round of the rugby Nations Championship.

Spain and Belgium are level in the first half of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Belgium suffered a major blow before kick-off when captain Youri Tielemans sustained an injury during the warm-up.

World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.

The artwork, nearly 230 feet long, depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066 — the last time England was conquered. It is due to go on display at the British Museum in September.

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France's World Cup schedule: Les Bleus' next game at the 2026 tournament as Didier Deschamps plots a route to a third straight final.

Savaged by injury, Joe Schmidt has turned to debutant Declan Meredith in the side's massive clash against France. Follow it all here.