Wales Stuns All Blacks After Seventy

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Wales Stuns All Blacks After Seventy

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Wales celebrated a first victory against New Zealand in seventy‑three years with a brilliant thirty‑five to twenty‑eight win at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The match, part of the Nations Championship, saw Wales lead 14‑0, 21‑7 and 35‑21 before holding off the All Blacks with a strong defensive display in the final quarter. Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake, Archie Griffin, Eddie James, Louis Rees‑Zammit, James Botham, Jac Morgan and Dafydd Jenkins all contributed to the win. The game broke a thirty‑four‑match losing streak that stretched back to 1953, ending a long hoodoo for Wales. The crowd of fifty‑five‑hundred‑fifty‑two was the lowest for a Wales‑New Zealand match at the venue, yet the atmosphere was electric as fans celebrated the historic triumph.

Published 2026-11-14 20:11:49 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On January 1 1905 Wales beat New Zealand in first encounter.
On January 1 1935 Second Wales victory over All Blacks recorded.
On November 14 2026 Wales defeat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: No direct impact on U.S. sports markets Possible long-term US impact: No long‑term effect on U.S. rugby participation Most affected groups: Wales rugby fans and players Reader priority: High interest for rugby enthusiasts

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