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Wales 35-28 New Zealand: Wales beat All Blacks for first time since 1953

Wales defeated New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff on November 14, 2026, ending a 73-year winless streak against the All Blacks.

By · Published November 14, 2026  19:17 UTC · Updated November 14, 2026  20:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Wales defeated New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff on November 14, 2026, ending a 73-year winless streak against the All Blacks.
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Wales secured a historic 35-28 victory over New Zealand at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on November 14, 2026, marking their first win against the All Blacks since 1953. The match was part of the Nations Championship, with Wales overcoming a long-standing hoodoo that had persisted across 33 previous encounters.

New Zealand head coach Scott Rennie acknowledged his side "weren't good enough" in the aftermath, according to the NZ Herald. The Guardian described the result as a "seismic victory" where Wales "bury 73-year All Blacks hoodoo," while The New York Times characterized it as a "stunning" win with a quote noting "I've never seen anything like it." BBC, ESPN, Sky Sports, and Sky News all led with the 35-28 scoreline and the 1953 milestone.

The result stands as Wales' first triumph over New Zealand in the professional era and only their fourth ever. New Zealand's response under Rennie and Wales' trajectory in the Nations Championship will shape the narrative ahead of their next fixtures, though the competition schedule and upcoming opponents are not specified in current coverage.

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When did Wales last beat New Zealand before this match?

Wales' previous victory over New Zealand was in 1953, a 73-year gap.

What was the final score and where was the match played?

Wales won 35-28 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on November 14, 2026.

What competition was this match part of?

The match was part of the Nations Championship, according to Sky Sports' live coverage.

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Wales New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Union Nations Championship Cardiff

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