# Magnificent Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/magnificent-wales-beat-new-zealand-for-first-time-since-1953/
- Published: 2026-11-14T16:38:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T17:23:53+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c63dgev0p8pgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Wales ended a 34-match losing run against New Zealand.
- The 35-? thriller featured five Welsh tries.
- A late defensive stand secured the historic Cardiff win.

## Summary

Wales beat New Zealand for the first time since 1953, ending a 34-match losing run against the All Blacks and delivering a landmark win in Cardiff. The result matters to Welsh rugby after a long period of poor fortunes, and may help renew confidence in the team and the sport.

Wales scored five tries through Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake, Archie Griffin, Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit, with Sam Costelow adding five conversions. New Zealand replied with four tries and conversions, but Wales held them out with a strong final-quarter defence. The match drew 55,152 spectators; New Zealand moved above South Africa to top the southern section with one regular-round weekend remaining.

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