Wales Defeat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff Ending 73-Year Winless Run Against the All Blacks
What happened
Wales defeated New Zealand 35-28 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on November 14, 2026, snapping a 34-match losing streak against the All Blacks that stretched back to 1953.
The Context
* The drought is over: Wales entered the fixture following a last-place Six Nations finish and 34 consecutive losses to New Zealand across 73 years. * Early offensive execution: Tries from Tomos Williams and Dewi Lake secured a 14-0 lead in six minutes, before Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit extended the edge in the second half. * Resilience under pressure: Facing a late rally at 35-28, Wales repelled three goal-line incursions across the final 27 minutes to seal the Nations Championship upset.
The Number
— the record number of tackles Wales completed to protect their seven-point lead, proving that operational endurance beats raw pedigree when defending thin margins.
Takeaway
Wales will test whether this tactical reset translates into sustained momentum when they meet Australia on November 21, 2026.
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