Wales Defeats New Zealand in Men's Rugby Union for First Time Since 1953
Wales has secured its first men's rugby union victory over New Zealand since 1953. The home team earned a 35-28 win at the Principality Stadium, ending a 73-year winless run against the All Blacks.
Wales has defeated New Zealand in a men's rugby union match for the first time since 1953. The result ends a 73-year winless run against the All Blacks, marking a rare and historic achievement for the home team.
The fixture took place at the Principality Stadium, where Wales recorded a 35-28 triumph over the visitors. The Welsh side managed to claim the upset victory after clinging on amid furious pressure from the New Zealand team.
The 35-28 outcome represents the first time in more than seven decades that Wales has managed to overcome New Zealand, bringing a close to the long-standing drought against the All Blacks.
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BBC Sport · 7 h ago
Magnificent Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953
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BBC Sport · 7 h agoHighlights: Wales beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years
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Sky News · 8 h agoWales beat the All Blacks for first time since 1953
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Guardian Sport · 8 h agoWales bury 73-year All Blacks hoodoo with seismic victory over New Zealand