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England rallied from 12-0 down with 25 unanswered points to beat a ragged New Zealand 33-19 on Saturday and claim their first victory over them since 2012, make it 10 wins in a row and end the All Black’s dream of a Grand Slam.
Leicester Fainga'anuku and Codie Taylor punished a disorganised England defence with tries for an early 12-0 lead but a barrelling Ollie Lawrence run and two George Ford drop goals cut the deficit to a point at half-time.
Tries by Sam Underhill and Fraser Dingwall early in the second half put England 25-12 ahead but Will Jordan struck back for New Zealand to make it 25-19 with 25 minutes remaining and ramp up the tension. However, a Ford penalty took England two scores ahead and Tom Roebuck put the icing on the cake with a try three minutes from time after a crowd-pleasing dribble by Henry Pollock.
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- England 33-19 New Zealand: Roebuck scores in corner
- England 28-19 New Zealand: Ford knocks over from penalty
- England 25-19 New Zealand: All Blacks respond through Jordan; McKenzie converts
- England 25-12 New Zealand: Dingwall gets over to extend England's lead; Ford converts
- England 18-12 New Zealand: Underhill try after All Blacks sin bin; Ford converts
- England 11-12 New Zealand: Ford cuts lead to one
- England 8-12 New Zealand: Ford drop-goal
- England 5-12 New Zealand: Lawrence powers England onto scoreboard
- England 0-12 New Zealand: Taylor adds second; Barrett converts
- England 0-5 New Zealand: Faingaanuku opens scoring after bright start by hosts
REACTION: Borthwick hopes England win inspires next generation
18:55 , Alex DakersEngland boss Steve Borthwick hopes his side have inspired the next generation with their victory over New Zealand.
Borthwick’s side ran out 33-19 winners at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, beating the All Blacks at home for the first time in 13 years.
It was also only the ninth time in history that England have defeated New Zealand, and Borthwick believes that its impact could be huge.
“Maro [Itoje] addressed the team this morning and he talked about when the team were 14, 15 years old,” said Borthwick.
“When they were dreaming of playing for England, dreaming of playing here at Allianz Stadium against teams like New Zealand, dreaming of beating teams like New Zealand, here.
“He asked the players to go out and play with that intent that of a 14 or 15 year old, who has the dream, does.
“The boys took those dreams onto the pitch today and I thought they were outstanding. This is about trying to achieve special moments, special memories. Today is one of them.
“Hopefully, there is a load of other young future rugby players watching that game today around the country who want to wear the white shirt and get great victories for England in the future. Hopefully it is a moment for that.”
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ANALYSIS: England keep their cool to earn rare win over New Zealand
17:47 , Alex DakersNow, some analysis from Simon Collings at Twickenham...
A year ago, it was agony for England against New Zealand. This time, it was ecstasy.
Victories against the All Blacks are hard to come by - and Steve Borthwick’s side know that better than anyone.
Three times last year they lost tight games to them, none tighter than the one, here, at Twickenham.
On that occasion, George Ford missed two late kicks as the All Blacks won by two points. This time around, England cantered home 33-19.
Ford was fittingly at the heart of it, too. He was the coolest man in south west London and ensured England kept their heads, even when they found themselves 12 points down after 18 minutes.
Borthwick’s men did not deserve that and, even if the All Blacks were uncharacteristically sloppy, England roared back in real style to claim their 10th win on the spin.
PLAYER RATINGS: Ford stars, powerful Lawrence, Pollock bright
17:37 , Alex DakersSimon Collings was at Twickenham to see England in action....
From a starring performance by George Ford and powerful displays from the likes of Ollie Lawrence and Sam Underhill to the latest ‘Pom Squad’ outing, Standard Sport has rated all of England’s players.
REPORT: Ford inspires rare win over All Blacks in Twickenham thriller
17:25 , Alex DakersEngland's long wait for victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium ended after they came from behind to crush their visitors 33-19, with George Ford taking centre stage.
Ford was the mastermind behind a 10th consecutive victory for Steve Borthwick's men but there were standout performers across the team, including Alex Mitchell, centres Fraser Dingwall and Ollie Lawrence, and Ben Earl.
It took time for the pre-match favourites to find their stride but upon seizing lead for the first time through Underhill's 44th-minute try they were always in command, even in the face of an All Blacks uprising.
It was England's first win over New Zealand at Twickenham since 2012 and their only success against their rivals since the 2019 World Cup.
FT: England 33-19 New Zealand
17:05 , Alex DakersA resounding win for the hosts at Twickenham, beating the All Blacks here for the first time since 2012!
Match report, analysis, player ratings and more to follow.
TRY! England 33-19 New Zealand
17:01 , Alex Dakers77mins: Tom Roebuck seals it with a try in the corner!
Henry Pollock pounced brilliantly on the breakdown of New Zealand attack there, kicking forward for Roebuck to pick the ball up and dive across the line.
PENALTY! England 28-19 New Zealand
16:59 , Alex Dakers75mins: Ford goes for it from the penalty, and he makes it!
Crunch time now for England, who just need to see this out as the All Blacks look to fight back.
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:57 , Alex Dakers75mins: Tom Curry is receiving treatment after that line-out.
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:56 , Alex Dakers74mins: A successful England line-out this time, and they’ve won a penalty the hosts.
Ben Earl comes back in and we’re back to 15 vs 15.
George Ford might go for this here...
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:54 , Alex Dakers73mins: Ben Spencer comes on at scrum-half to replace Alex Mitchell following a Tom Roebuck knock-on as he attempts to gather a box-kick in the 22.
Just under two minutes of Ben Earl’s sin bin remaining.
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:52 , Alex Dakers72mins: Fainga'anuku bumps George Ford while the England fly-half is in the air, and New Zealand are penalised.
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:50 , Alex Dakers71mins: Three-and-a-half more minutes of the sin bin for Ben Earl.
Can his England teammates hang on to this lead?
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:49 , Alex Dakers70mins: But a minute later, New Zealand concede one too and it’s England’s ball again.
England 25-19 New Zealand
16:49 , Alex Dakers69mins: England concede a penalty at the scrum, just after messing up a line-out.
CONVERSION! England 25-19 New Zealand
16:46 , Alex Dakers66mins: Damian McKenzie converts, and this is going to be a very exciting finish at Twickenham.
TRY! England 25-17 New Zealand
16:45 , Alex Dakers65mins: The All Blacks instantly make the most of that man advantage to send Will Jordan through for their first score since early in the first half!
YELLOW CARD! England 25-12 New Zealand
16:44 , Alex Dakers65mins: Ben Earl is shown a yellow card and England will spend the next 10 minutes a man down.
A maul collapse the reason for the penalty against the hosts.
England 25-12 New Zealand
16:42 , Alex Dakers63mins: It’s not quite over yet - it never is against an opponent like the All Blacks, who counter after England spill the ball in the 22.
New Zealand win a penalty.
Simon Collings reports
16:40 , Alex DakersEllis Genge plays cheerleader after winning that penalty, he was bouncing down the touchline in front of the fans like a kangaroo.
England 25-12 New Zealand
16:40 , Alex Dakers61mins: England win a scrum penalty and celebrate like they’ve won the match already!
They may well have very shortly...
England 25-12 New Zealand
16:39 , Alex Dakers59mins: New Zealand have a penalty, which they tap before losing the ball.
England 25-12 New Zealand
16:36 , Alex Dakers58mins: The ‘Pom Squad’ of Genge, Stuart, Pollock and Curry are on for England, as New Zealand unload their bench as well in the hopes of stemming the bleeding.
That’s 25 unanswered points scored by the hosts now.
Simon Collings reports
16:35 , Alex DakersLawrence, who has been excellent, was so good there. Drew two men and Dingwall goes under the post.
CONVERSION! England 25-12 New Zealand
16:34 , Alex Dakers56mins: George Ford knocks through the conversion.
TRY! England 23-12 New Zealand
16:33 , Alex Dakers55mins: Fraser Dingwall gets over and England have breathing room at Twickenham!
The hosts are great from their set-piece and Ollie Lawrence sets up Dingwall with a lovely pass.
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:32 , Alex Dakers54mins: A brilliant 50/22 from George Ford puts England in a great position.
New Zealand bring on McKenzie for Beauden Barrett.
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:31 , Alex Dakers53mins: New Zealand are back up to 15 men now, by the way, with Codie Taylor returning from the sin bin.
Damian McKenzie, who scored the winning try against Scotland at Murrayfield last weekend, is coming on among a few All Blacks replacements.
Simon Collings reports
16:29 , Alex DakersThe 'Pom Squad' are getting ready to come on. England in a great position, but you can bet the All Blacks will fight back.
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:29 , Alex Dakers51mins: Beauden Barrett knocks a threatening kick to the left, but a diving Tupaea can’t quite keep hold of it and spills the ball forwards.
NO TRY! England 18-12 New Zealand
16:27 , Alex Dakers50mins: Boos ring out around Twickenham, which can mean only one thing...
No try!
Beauden Barrett got his hand in on Ben Earl before Ford scooped the loose ball up, and it’s been deemed a knock-on against the hosts.
We’re then called back for an offside penalty against England.
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:24 , Alex Dakers50mins: England may have scored through George Ford - but was there a knock-on in the build-up?
TMO checking...
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:23 , Alex Dakers49mins: England win a penalty at the scrum.
Ellis Genge and Tom Curry are warming up. Bomb squad incoming!
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:21 , Alex Dakers48mins: New Zealand look for a quick response as the sin bin timer ticks down towards three minutes, but they spill the ball on the left through Carter in England’s 22.
A let off for the hosts.
England 18-12 New Zealand
16:19 , Alex Dakers45mins: England make a change as Luke Cowan-Dickie comes on for Jamie George.
CONVERSION! England 18-12 New Zealand
16:17 , Alex Dakers44mins: George Ford converts, and suddenly England lead 14-man New Zealand by six!
TRY! England 16-12 New Zealand
16:16 , Alex Dakers43mins: England can indeed capitalise on their man advantage!
Mitchell nearly gets over himself but the hosts are forced to keep going before Underhill powers over.
Simon Collings reports
16:15 , Alex DakersThat feels a big moment. Right, England need to make these 10 minutes count. Time to turn the screw.
YELLOW CARD! England 11-12 New Zealand
16:14 , Alex Dakers42mins: TMO picks up on Codie Taylor knocking the ball out of Marcus Smith’s hands on the ground, and New Zealand’s try-scorer is shown a yellow card on top of the penalty.
Can England capitalise on the man advantage with hooker Taylor in the sin bin for the next 10 minutes?
England 11-12 New Zealand
16:12 , Alex Dakers41mins: Tamaiti Williams on for Ethan de Groot at half-time for the All Blacks.
Another replacement incoming for England?
16:08 , Alex DakersWe’re hearing Tom Roebuck limped down the tunnel at half-time.
Marcus Smith has already come on permanently for Freddie Steward, who failed a head injury assessment in the opening period, meaning we could see Henry Pollock or Ben Earl called from the bench into the backline.
SECOND HALF KICK-OFF!
16:06 , Alex DakersAll to play for in this second half at Twickenham as we get back underway.
It’s England 11-12 New Zealand as things stand.
Simon Collings reports
15:58 , Alex DakersThose two drop-goals have changed the feeling of this game going into half time.
The scoreboard looks how it should.
HT: England 11-12 New Zealand
15:58 , Alex DakersAn exhilarating end to the first half at Twickenham.
England started on top before two quick New Zealand tries knocked them a dozen points behind.
But a powerful carry from Ollie Lawrence helped the hosts bite back with a try, before George Ford knocked over a pair of drop-goals on the cusp of half-time.
DROP-GOAL! England 11-12 New Zealand
15:58 , Alex Dakers40mins: And there's another one from George Ford in the pocket!
England cut the All Blacks' lead to one.
DROP-GOAL! England 8-12 New Zealand
15:54 , Alex Dakers38mins: George Ford nails a drop-goal attempt to narrow New Zealand’s advantage!
England 5-12 New Zealand
15:52 , Alex Dakers36mins: New Zealand gain a penalty at the breakdown, after England go in at the side of the ruck, but they miss touch with it.
Wasteful from the visitors for the second time this half.
England 5-12 New Zealand
15:49 , Alex Dakers33mins: Faingaanuku receives the ball out wide on the left and nearly gets a third try on his own after getting past Feyi-Waboso, but England neutralise the threat and manage to boot it back into New Zealand’s half.
England 5-12 New Zealand
15:47 , Alex Dakers31mins: A lovely chip kick from Leroy Carter to break away down the right, but he’s halted in his tracks by Marcus Smith.
That was nearly dangerous for England.
The All Blacks earn a scrum just outside England’s 22 near the touchline after the TMO spots a knock-on by Ollie Lawrence in the breakdown.
England 5-12 New Zealand
15:45 , Alex Dakers30mins: Freddie Steward has failed his head injury assessment, meaning he’ll play no further part.
Marcus Smith stays on at full-back.
Simon Collings reports
15:42 , Alex DakersLeroy Carter sat down by Lawrence there as he tried to tackle him. England finally have the reward they deserve.
TRY! England 5-12 New Zealand
15:40 , Alex Dakers25mins: England answer through Ollie Lawrence!
A powerful carry ends in Lawrence bundling the ball over, and the hosts get on the scoreboard.
George Ford’s conversion attempt curls wide of the mark.
England 0-12 New Zealand
15:38 , Alex Dakers25mins: England have a chance to regroup with back-row Pepper down receiving treatment.
England 0-12 New Zealand
15:36 , Alex Dakers23mins: A good response from England to break down the left, Underhill offloading to Feyi-Waboso who charges forwards.
Coles is held up over the try-line, though.
England 0-12 New Zealand
15:35 , Alex Dakers22mins: Freddie Steward has gone off for a head injury assessment, Marcus Smith comes on at full-back.
CONVERSION! England 0-12 New Zealand
15:31 , Alex Dakers19mins: Beauden Barrett is on target with his conversion this time, and the All Blacks lead by a dozen points to nil.
Simon Collings reports
15:31 , Alex DakersCorrection, make that bang, bang. It all comes from a poor kick-off from Ford that went straight out.
TRY! England 0-10 New Zealand
15:30 , Alex Dakers18mins: And minutes later, the All Blacks have their second try!
Roigard produces a 50/22 off the scrum following the restart and New Zealand then find Codie Taylor on the left for the finish.
Simon Collings reports
15:27 , Alex DakersAll that dominance for England and then, bang, New Zealand strike like that. Ruthless.
TRY! England 0-5 New Zealand
15:27 , Alex Dakers14mins: Leicester Faingaʻanuku gets New Zealand over for the opening try of the afternoon!
No luck on the conversion for the All Blacks, as Beauden Barrett kicks off target from out wide, but they lead at Twickenham - through the man with this stadium’s name within his own (Leicester Ofa Ki Wales Twickenham Faingaʻanuku i)!
England 0-0 New Zealand
15:24 , Alex Dakers13mins: England lose it from the line-out, though, as New Zealand apply good pressure.
The visitors got a hand to the initial delivery before Itoje knocked on the loose ball.
England 0-0 New Zealand
15:23 , Alex Dakers12mins: The All Blacks enjoying some possession of the ball now, but struggling to find a hole in England’s defence so far.
They hoof it back into the hosts’ half, English line-out to come.
England 0-0 New Zealand
15:20 , Alex Dakers9mins: England under pressure now near their own try line, but the hosts win it back and boot clear.
Simon Collings reports
15:18 , Alex DakersA great start from England, with Underhill setting the tone. He's been immense in these first few minutes.
England 0-0 New Zealand
15:17 , Alex Dakers6mins: Dingwall breaks forward and sets Underhill away, but the offload attempt to Ollie Lawrence is forward.
Another promising attack from England, though.
England 0-0 New Zealand
15:15 , Alex Dakers4mins: England with a good spell of pressure, but it ends when George Ford mishits a cross-field kick.
England 0-0 New Zealand
15:14 , Alex Dakers2mins: An early knock-on from New Zealand as wing Fainga'anuku spills forward.
A physical start here at Twickenham.
KICK-OFF! England 0-0 New Zealand
15:11 , Alex DakersWe are underway at Twickenham as England look to secure a 10th successive victory, and their first over New Zealand at this ground in well over a decade.
England vs New Zealand team news
15:11 , Alex DakersA final reminder of our team news...
England XV: Steward; Roebuck, Lawrence, Dingwall, Feyi-Waboso; Ford, Mitchell; Baxter, George, Heyes; Itoje (c), Coles; Pepper, Underhill, Earl
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Genge, Stuart, Cunningham-South, Curry, Pollock, Spencer, M Smith
New Zealand XV: Jordan; Carter, Proctor, Tupaea, Fainga'anuku; B Barrett, Roigard; De Groot, Taylor, Newell; S Barrett (c), Lord; Parker, Savea, Lakai
Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Tosi, Darry, Sititi, Ratima, Lienert-Brown, McKenzie
Simon Collings reports
15:09 , Alex DakersHenry Pollock right at the tip of England's V formation as they faced the Haka.
It seemed like he enjoyed that.
Face-off
15:08 , Alex DakersScratch what we told you earlier - England are facing up to New Zealand’s haka after all!
The hosts are staring down their visitors in a V-formation with smiles flickering across their faces.
Time for the anthems - and the haka!
15:05 , Alex DakersNew Zealand’s national anthem is sung out now, followed by England’s.
Then, it’s time for the haka.
Minute's applause for Richard Sharp
15:04 , Alex DakersA minute’s applause in memory of former England captain Richard Sharp, who passed away earlier this month.
Players out on the pitch
15:02 , Alex DakersTwickenham is rocking as both sets of XV head out onto the pitch.
England not planning a response to New Zealand's haka
15:00 , Alex DakersEngland last year responded to the New Zealand team’s haka by advancing to the halfway line, and before their 2019 World Cup semi-final victory stood in a V formation.
We’ve heard there are no plans for similar defiance this year, with the hosts instead determined to let their rugby do the talking.
Borthwick's England vs Robertson's New Zealand
14:58 , Alex DakersSteve Borthwick is looking to get the better of Scott Robertson for the first time.
Will his England side secure a first Twickenham victory over Robertson’s New Zealand All Blacks since 2012?
We’ll soon find out!
In pictures: England's warm-up
14:53 , Alex Dakers
Countdown to kick-off
14:48 , Alex DakersJust over 20 minutes to go until our scheduled kick-off time at Twickenham.
England and New Zealand are completing their warm-ups - we’ll be underway shortly!
All Blacks have 'scars' from England defeat at World Cup - Scott Barrett
14:40 , Alex DakersScott Barrett admitted this week that New Zealand are still haunted by their 2019 World Cup defeat by England as they look to extend their unbeaten run against their rivals at Allianz Stadium to six matches.
Six years ago, the All Blacks were defeated 19-7 in the Yokohama semi-final, with the scoreline failing to reflect England’s dominance on an afternoon when Barrett was replaced at half-time.
Steve Borthwick’s men have not beaten New Zealand since, but the wound remains open for a side that enters the Twickenham showdown as marginal underdogs.
“Look back over the past few games we’ve had against England and it’s been a one-score game,” said All Blacks captain Barrett, who returns to today’s matchday squad after missing last weekend’s win over Scotland at Murrayfield.
“If history is anything to go by Saturday will be one heck of a Test match and we’ve certainly got some scars from the English going back to the 2019 World Cup.
“Every All Black wants to win a World Cup – that’s the dream – so to have the rug pulled from underneath you by England, it certainly leaves a scar.”
New Zealand face the toughest test yet of their Grand Slam tour of the four home unions, with Saturday’s hosts currently on a nine-match winning run.
“We are expecting a strong English team targeting the first 30 minutes and backing their defence. They are a team that has got a bit of confidence and some momentum at home,” Barrett said.
“They have selected a 6-2 split on the bench so it’s certainly going to be physical, we always expect that against England.
“Both teams will want to play a little bit too and there are going to be pressure moments around the high ball, winning the ball there where they certainly put in a lot of energy.
“For us it’s about taking the strengths we’ve built upon this season, playing with confidence and putting in the performance that we’re proud of.”
New Zealand starting XV and replacements: Lord in for Holland
14:35 , Alex DakersHere’s how that late change is reflected in the All Blacks’ squad...
New Zealand XV: Jordan; Carter, Proctor, Tupaea, Fainga'anuku; B Barrett, Roigard; De Groot, Taylor, Newell; S Barrett (c), Lord; Parker, Savea, Lakai
Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Tosi, Darry, Sititi, Ratima, Lienert-Brown, McKenzie
Simon Collings reports: New Zealand team news update
14:31 , Alex DakersSome breaking news from our man at Twickenham:
A blow for New Zealand as Fabian Holland has been withdrawn from the match-day squad due to illness.
Josh Lord will start in the No5 jersey, instead, and Sam Darry comes onto the bench.
Crucial clash: Underhill vs Savea
14:30 , Alex DakersEngland tackling machine Sam Underhill goes head to head with the explosive Ardie Savea in a mouthwatering duel between two opensides who bring different strengths.
If Underhill is fit he starts, despite the nation’s vast back row resources. The ultra-physical 29-year-old has multiple strings to his bow, including a jackal threat, but it is his ferocious defence that sets him apart.
Savea is also a danger on the floor, but carrying is his main weapon. Fast, skilful and able to break tackles as well as offload out of them, England must not take their eyes off him.
Squads arriving at Twickenham
14:20 , Alex DakersHere are England and New Zealand’s matchday squads arriving at Twickenham a short while ago.
Simon Collings previews England vs New Zealand
14:17 , Alex DakersStandard Sport’s Simon Collings is reporting live for us from Twickenham this afternoon, and will be delivering expert analysis throughout the match.
Here, he previews England’s clash with New Zealand:
The atmosphere is building at Twickenham, with kick-off less than an hour away.
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 15, 2025
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England's 'bomb squad'
14:08 , Alex DakersThe headline theme of England’s autumn has been the loading of their bench with six forwards – known as the bomb squad – and then deploying them en masse with around half an hour to go, a tactic first developed by South Africa at the 2019 World Cup.
The aim is for British and Irish Lions stars Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, Tom Curry and Henry Pollock to bring their experience, energy and X-factor to bear at a stage of the match where the result still hangs in the balance.
That strength in depth of Steve Borthwick’s squad was evident last weekend, when a series of late replacements helped the hosts put breathing room between themselves and a spirited Fijian group.
Will the same happen today, if the scores are tight in the second half?
New Zealand's aura fading?
14:01 , Alex DakersEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has installed the All Blacks as favourites but bookmakers disagree. For the first time since 2002, when Sir Clive Woodward’s world champions-in-waiting ran out 31-28 winners, anything other than victory over the sport’s historical superpower would be viewed as a disappointment.
It is a sign of the confidence that is building amid a nine-Test winning run, but also of New Zealand’s current vulnerability as underlined by their record 43-10 defeat by South Africa in September and a scare against Scotland at Murrayfield last weekend.
The All Blacks’ famed aura – the fear factor generated by their periods of near-invincibility and lineage of superstar players – may be fading but head coach Scott Robertson insists their dominance of the rivalry remains relevant.
“History matters” he declared when reflecting on the three wins registered over England in 2024, as well as the fact they have not lost at Twickenham since 2012. Robertson has also taken aim at the amount of kicking his Grand Slam-chasing tourists are currently facing with the dismissive comment that it is the “northern hemisphere, you’re going to get that”.
England's year so far: Ireland defeat, followed by nine wins
13:55 , Alex DakersSince losing to Ireland in their Six Nations opener at the start of February, England finished runners-up in that tournament before managing a summer tour clean sweep in Argentina and the USA that came despite missing most of their key players to British and Irish Lions duty.
They comfortably dispatched of below-par Australia 25-7 to kick off the autumn as Borthwick once again showcased his significant strength in depth, before being made to work harder by Fiji in a 38-18 victory last weekend.
The Pumas are still to visit London before November is out, but the meeting with New Zealand is undoubtedly the headline showdown for England.
England’s nine wins in 2025
February 8: England 26-25 France
February 22: England 16-15 Scotland
March 9: England 47-24 Italy
March 15: Wales 14-68 England
July 5: Argentina 12-35 England
July 12: Argentina 17-22 England
July 19: USA 5-40 England
November 1: England 25-7 Australia
November 8: England 38-18 Fiji
Today: England ?-? New Zealand
'Good feel' in England camp ahead of All Blacks' visit
13:50 , Alex DakersA 10th successive victory, particularly one earned against the All Blacks, would provide the ultimate validation for a stellar 2025 if England are to prevail on Saturday.
“Away from statistics and all those things, we’ve developed a really good feel in the team,” Heyes continued.
“We know that we can trust one another and each lad is going to be incredibly selfless in their performance. It’s really exciting to be part of a team where we work really hard for each other.
“We’ve been together for a short time now and I feel like we’ve already become really close.
“It’s great to be part of this team. We want to go out and win. The lads know what to do to get the result we want.”
Twickenham crowd can help 'rev England up', says Heyes
13:45 , Alex DakersJoe Heyes has urged the Allianz Stadium crowd to play their role in propelling England to victory over New Zealand.
England have ruled out responding to the haka in the way seen 12 months ago when they advanced to the halfway line, or in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals when they defiantly stood in a V formation.
Instead, they are determined to let their rugby do the talking with Heyes revealing the vital contribution Twickenham can make as they seek a first win against the All Blacks on home soil since 2012.
“When our backs are against the wall or we’re going well, the crowd here really does rev you up and it helps because you are blowing,” said Leicester prop Heyes, who will be playing New Zealand for the first time in his 17 caps. In fact, he was just 13 years old when England last beat the All Blacks here.
“To know they’re there supporting you is massive for us. You feel their support 100 per cent.
“Any win at Allianz is massive for us and to have never played the All Blacks makes it super exciting as well.
“The first time I watched the haka was in Beziers at an U20s tournament and I was just in complete awe of it.
“Ever since I started playing rugby it was all about the All Blacks. What a team they were so I’m super excited to play against them.”
Ford: England have to 'go at' All Blacks
13:40 , Alex DakersEngland and New Zealand clashed three times last year with the All Blacks winning on each occasion, but only by a combined total of 10 points to illustrate the competitive nature of the contests.
With that little separating the two nations in their recent battles, George Ford believes it’s essential that the hosts play with courage and conviction today.
"You've got to go at a team like this in every area of the game. When we've got the ball, we've got to go at them," he said.
"And when they've got the ball, we've got to go at them. The kicking game, the set-piece, we've got to go at them.
"That's the mentality you need because the moment you sit off and become a bit passive is the moment that they could potentially get on top.
"We want to throw ourselves into the next thing because when you play like that, you get the crowd behind you, you inspire each other to keep going and you inspire the bench when they come on.
"And that's how you're going to win Tests against the best teams."
England 'capable' of statement win - Itoje
13:35 , Alex DakersThe message of rising to the occasion is echoed by Itoje, the England captain who was a colossus in the last victory over the All Blacks in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup.
"We want to be the ninth English team to do it. And we are capable of doing it," Itoje said.
"That is the opportunity that is there for us. In life you don't get many of these opportunities, so we want to go out there and take it."
England’s skipper came off the bench against Fiji last weekend and scored a late try to help cement his side’s ninth straight victory of the year.
Steve Borthwick’s men, the fourth-ranked men’s rugby nation in the world, haven’t played any of the top three - South Africa, New Zealand or Ireland - since that run began, though.
Ford confident England can overcome All Blacks
13:30 , Alex DakersGeorge Ford insists Maro Itoje's England are determined to seize their place in the nation's rugby history by ending the long wait for victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.
It is 13 years and five Tests since the All Blacks were last toppled at Twickenham with that Manu Tuilagi-inspired 38-21 rout still recalled with awe.
England go into the 47th meeting between the rivals as marginal favourites with most bookmakers as a result of their nine-match winning run and the perception that New Zealand are vulnerable.
And they will be stirred by a call to arms from veteran hooker Jamie George demanding they deliver only the ninth victory over the All Blacks in their 120-year rivalry.
"It's a long time ago, isn't it? It makes me feel old!" said playmaker Ford, who has edged Fin Smith for fly-half duties in the main event of the autumn.
"Let's change that. There's only been eight wins ever. It's like, come on, let's have a ninth now. One hundred per cent.”
England vs New Zealand match odds
13:24 , Alex DakersIndeed, the bookies have the hosts as slight favourites to win as well today...
England to win: 5/6
New Zealand to win: 1/1
Draw: 22/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
England vs New Zealand prediction
13:20 , Alex DakersA meeting with the All Blacks is always a grand occasion and this weekend is certainly no different.
England are a team in real form with serious strength in depth and versatility across the board who will be fancying their chances of a rare home win over world rugby’s most famous team - a first since 2012 and only their third this century.
New Zealand have not been firing on all cylinders of late after again finishing as second-best to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship and, though they produced an impressive second-half display to brush aside Ireland, came very close to blowing a comfortable lead in a belting clash at Murrayfield last weekend.
Scott Robertson’s men boast the enduring class, ruthlessness and quality to win any match, and, while this may not be the greatest All Blacks vintage we’ve ever seen, they are capable of turning on the style at any time.
But the momentum feels like it is with England here to just edge another absorbing encounter by a likely very tight margin, laying down a real marker for the World Cup in 2027 ahead of next month’s draw.
England to win.
England vs New Zealand head to head (h2h) history and results
13:15 , Alex DakersEngland have won only eight of their 46 previous meetings with New Zealand, and none since their unforgettable World Cup semi-final demolition in Yokohama six years ago.
A thrilling 25-all draw at Twickenham in 2022 was followed last year by England being edged out twice in New Zealand on a frustrating summer tour before losing in agonising fashion again in the autumn.
England wins: 8
New Zealand wins: 36
Draws: 2
New Zealand starting XV and replacements
13:11 , Alex DakersNew Zealand XV: Jordan; Carter, Proctor, Tupaea, Fainga'anuku; B Barrett, Roigard; De Groot, Taylor, Newell; S Barrett (c), Holland; Parker, Savea, Lakai
Replacements: Taukei'aho, Williams, Tosi, Lord, Sititi, Ratima, Lienert-Brown, McKenzie
New Zealand team news: Scott Barrett fit
13:10 , Alex DakersNew Zealand have tried to counter England’s strong bench by keeping big-name back row Wallace Sititi among their replacements as Simon Parker starts on the blindside.
Captain Scott Barrett is fit after missing the win over Scotland with a leg laceration and he returns in the second row in place of Josh Lord.
Leicester Faingaʻanuku moves out to the left wing, with Billy Proctor coming into the centres as the All Blacks cope without Caleb Clarke, who suffered a head injury at Murrayfield.
Jordie Barrett has flown home for treatment on ankle and knee injuries sustained against Ireland and Rieko Ioane remains absent.
England starting XV and replacements
13:06 , Alex DakersEngland XV: Steward; Roebuck, Lawrence, Dingwall, Feyi-Waboso; Ford, Mitchell; Baxter, George, Heyes; Itoje (c), Coles; Pepper, Underhill, Earl
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Genge, Stuart, Cunningham-South, Curry, Pollock, Spencer, M Smith
England team news: Ford back at fly-half, seven changes as Itoje returns
13:05 , Alex DakersGeorge Ford returns at stand-off for England, eager to banish memories of his late missed penalty and drop-goal attempt during the narrow defeat by the All Blacks 12 months ago.
There is no Fin Smith in the matchday squad at all after he started at No10 against Fiji, with the more versatile Marcus Smith preferred as a bench option as Borthwick continues with a 6-2 split amid seven XV changes.
Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward have recovered from ankle and hand injuries respectively to both return to the back three, with Tommy Freeman ruled out with a hamstring issue.
Borthwick may well have switched Freeman from the right wing back to outside centre if he was fit, but his absence means that Ollie Lawrence and Fraser Dingwall continue as the midfield pairing as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso lines up again on the left wing. Alex Mitchell remains at scrum-half ahead of Ben Spencer.
In the pack, Ollie Chessum is sidelined with a foot injury, so Alex Coles is retained and starts at lock alongside recalled captain Maro Itoje.
Fin Baxter and Jamie George return to the front row in place of Ellis Genge and Luke Cowan-Dickie, with Joe Heyes remaining at tighthead prop.
Ben Earl switches from openside flanker back to No8 as Sam Underhill returns, with Chandler Cunningham-South dropping out as Guy Pepper completes the back row and keeps his place ahead of Tom Curry, who is on a strong bench that features six Lions tourists.
There is no Henry Arundell among the replacements despite his impressive try-scoring cameo against Fiji, ditto Asher Opoku-Fordjour with Will Stuart back in the mix.
How to watch England vs New Zealand
13:00 , Alex DakersTV channel: In the UK, England vs New Zealand is available to watch live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 at 2pm GMT.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers will also be able to view the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: Or, you can follow all the action right here in Standard Sport’s live blog!
When does England vs New Zealand kick off?
12:55 , Alex DakersEngland vs New Zealand in the Quilter Nations Series takes place on Saturday November 15, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3:10pm GMT.
The match is being held at Allianz Stadium Twickenham in south-west London.
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