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Wales celebrate landmark win as All Blacks hoodoo ends
Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff, ending a 73-year wait for a victory over the All Blacks. The landmark Nations Championship result brought a major boost to Welsh rugby after a difficult period marked by a record run of 18 consecutive defeats.
Wales scored five tries and defended strongly, holding their composure as New Zealand mounted a second-half comeback. The win followed a 28-21 victory over Japan and came amid a record of just five wins in 32 internationals over the previous three years; coach Steve Tandy praised the team’s effort and intent.
In short
- Wales beat New Zealand 35-28 for their first win over the All Blacks in 73 years.
- Five tries and determined defence secured the Nations Championship result.
- The victory lifted a team that had endured 18 straight defeats.