England produced a historic 33-19 victory over the All Blacks at Twickenham, coming from 12-0 down to secure their 10th consecutive win. George Ford’s outstanding leadership and decisive drop goals helped Steve Borthwick’s side defeat New Zealand in London for the first time in 13 years. Read the full match analysis, key moments, and player performances.
England Stun All Blacks in Twickenham Thriller With Perfect 10th Straight Victory
England recorded a memorable 33-19 triumph over New Zealand at Twickenham, securing their 10th consecutive win and marking their first victory over the All Blacks in southwest London in 13 years. On a gloomy November afternoon, Steve Borthwick’s team delivered a statement performance that showed just how far they have come over the past 18 months.
A Comeback Worth Remembering
The home side found themselves trailing 12-0 early after New Zealand struck twice within the opening quarter. Tries from Leicester Fainga’anuku and Codie Taylor put the visitors in control, and the All Blacks looked set to dictate the afternoon. But England refused to be overwhelmed and responded with composure and determination.
Ollie Lawrence broke through to score England’s first try, lifting the crowd and shifting the momentum. Although the hosts lost full-back Freddie Steward to a head injury assessment soon after, they continued to rebuild the match step by step.
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George Ford Takes Control
The comeback owed much to the influence of George Ford, who delivered a masterclass at fly-half. Two perfectly executed drop goals in the first half helped England settle into the contest. After the break, Ford’s leadership and tactical intelligence kept England ahead as New Zealand pushed to regain control.
Borthwick has spoken highly of Ford’s leadership qualities throughout the week, even tipping him as a potential future England head coach. After this performance, those words resonate more than ever.
Dominant Second Half
England powered through the final stages, scoring four tries overall, including decisive efforts from Fraser Dingwall and Tom Roebuck in the last 30 minutes. They outscored New Zealand 22-7 in the second half, demonstrating energy, confidence, and belief.
Even former England greats watching from the sidelines sensed something special in the air before kickoff — and this time, their instincts were spot on. The team’s unity was clear even before the match began, with England forming a semi-circle in response to the All Blacks’ haka, reminiscent of their iconic stance in the 2019 World Cup semi-final.
A Win That Matters
New Zealand may not be the strongest version of themselves, but they are still a side capable of beating top-tier opponents, having already defeated Ireland and Scotland earlier in the month. That makes England’s achievement even more meaningful.
With their tenth straight win and a long-awaited victory over the All Blacks at home, England have sent a message: this team is growing, improving, and ready to challenge the best in the world once again.
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