Wales celebrated a historic 35-28 victory over New Zealand in a thrilling Nations Championship encounter at the Principality Stadium, ending a 73-year wait for success against the All Blacks. The win on Saturday, 14 November 2026, sparked astonishing scenes in Cardiff.
Steve Tandy's side broke a 34-match losing sequence against New Zealand, which dated back to 1953. In a nine-try spectacle, Wales established leads of 14-0, 21-7, and 35-21 before a strong defensive display in the final quarter secured the win.
Wales' tries came from Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake, Archie Griffin, Eddie James, and Louis Rees-Zammit, with Costelow converting all five. New Zealand responded with tries from Cortez Ratima, Wallace Sititi, Fehi Fineanganofo, and Peter Lakai, with Mo'unga converting four.
The victory marks a significant moment for Welsh rugby, with the team's performance being described as one of the finest in its history. The 55,152 attendance was the lowest for a Wales-New Zealand match at the Principality Stadium.