# Reality dawns after Wales dared to dream

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/reality-dawns-after-wales-dared-to-dream/
- Published: 2026-11-15T08:58:32+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T09:22:19+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cvx2xnyxl85ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff.
- The victory ended a 73-year wait.
- Steve Tandy became the first Wales head coach to beat the All Blacks.

## Summary

Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff on 14 November 2026, ending a 73-year wait and a run of 34 defeats against the All Blacks. The result is a landmark for Welsh rugby and a striking turnaround for a team that had recently struggled for wins.

Before the match, Wales were ranked 10th in the world and New Zealand were top. Wales had endured a record 18 straight Test defeats after the 2023 World Cup, while coach Steve Tandy had won only four of his first 13 Tests; he is now the first Wales head coach to beat New Zealand.

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