Wales beat New Zealand 35-28, end 73-year drought

Wales stunned New Zealand 35-28 in Cardiff, earning its first win over the All Blacks since 1953 and ending a run of 34 consecutive defeats. Wales built early leads through tries by Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake and Archie Griffin, but New Zealand rallied to level the score at halftime. Converted second-half tries from Eddie James and Louis Rees-Zammit restored Wales’ advantage, and the hosts then withstood sustained pressure, holding New Zealand up over the try line three times. The victory was a landmark result for Wales, whose defensive resilience proved decisive.