Autumn Internationals 2012: England v New Zealand - in pictures

Following their defeats to Australia and South Africa over the past two weeks, England's well travelled mascot will be hoping that they will at least put on a good performance against the current World Cup holders Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw waits with his team in the tunnel before emerging for kick off Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

After the furore about the decision taken by Chris Robshaw at the end of the match against South Africa, it's understandable if the England captain looks a tad pensive as he leads his team out Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Haka Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Ben Morgan charges into the tackles from Dan Carter and Cory Jane Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

These fans are hedging their bets Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Israel Dagg is clobbered by Tuilagi and Farrell Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Ben Morgan is upended at a line-out with Brodie Retallick Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The keen eye and unerring right boot of Owen Farrell gives England a 12-0 lead at half-time Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

After 51 minutes Corey Jane carries the ball about 15 yards, offloads to Smith and his pass finds Kieran Read in all sorts of space to skip over the line and make it 15-12 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Ben Youngs goes on a charge as he escapes tackles from Conrad Smith and Richie McCaw Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

New Zealand talisman Dan Carter passes but his kicking has been a bit off-key and he's missed three Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Owen Farrell lands another penalty early in the second half to give England a 15-0 lead Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Manu Tuilagi brushes aside Aaron Smith as he breaks through New Zealand's line before settin up Chris Ashton who swallow dives over the line. Tuilagi breaks through New Zealand's line, draws the last man and then sets up Chris Ashton to swallow-dive over the line Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Tom Wood and Chris Robshaw catch the ball together Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Just past the hour mark Tuilagi intercepts Kieran Read's pass, races clear and touches down. Farrell's conversion makes it 32-14 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The dejected All Black bench late in the game with Dan Carter sitting out the rest of the game out. Despite a late try by Julian Savea, the All Blacks are losing 38-21 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The final whistle goes and signals a famous victory by the England team. Misery isn't confined to the All Black's bench as Ma'a Nonu looks shell-shocked as walks off at the end Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Yes folks, it is true – the scoreboard says so – England beat the world's number one rugby team by 38 points to 21. Incredible! Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Cue unresounding joy as England captain Chris Robshaw lifts the Hilary Shield Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The whole team savours their victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Owen Farrell poses for pictures with joyous fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Manu Tuilagi carries the Hilary Shield down the tunnel. No doubt there's some celebrating to be done in the England dressing room Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

It wasn't just the England men who were in action at Twickenham, the England Women's team took on the Black Ferns in the final match of their series. Alice Richardson carries the ball forward for England as the home side took control of the game scoring four tries to New Zealand's two to lead 24-15 at half-time Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

After Joanne Watmore got England's fifth try, New Zealand came back and dominated the final half hour but England contained them with reasonable comfort as Karina Stowers discovered Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Player of the match Heather Fisher, left, forces Casey Robertson to spill the ball as England run out 32-23 winners. This victory completes a 3-0 whitewash against the Black Ferns, a team who have dominated the women's game no less completely than the All Blacks have ruled the men's Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer