Wales suffered their 13th straight Six Nations defeat with a 54-12 thrashing by France at the Principality Stadium. The loss marked another record-breaking performance for visiting teams in Cardiff, as France scored eight tries in their biggest Six Nations victory in the Welsh capital.

This defeat extends Wales' dismal run to 23 losses in their last 25 Test matches since the 2023 World Cup. Under head coach Steve Tandy, Wales have conceded 302 points and 42 tries in six games, averaging 50 points and seven tries per match. The team's struggles have coincided with record-low attendance figures at Cardiff.

Despite the heavy loss, Tandy attempted to find positives, citing improvements in set-piece and discipline. However, with Wales now ranked 11th in the world and having lost to the top four ranked teams in recent matches, the optimism rings hollow. The former Scotland and Lions defence coach insists patience is required as he rebuilds the squad, but Welsh rugby fans face the harsh reality of a once-proud nation now suffering normalized record defeats.