Wales captain celebrates historic win over New Zealand

Wales captain celebrates historic win over New Zealand

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Wales captain Dewi Lake called the 35-28 win over New Zealand at the Principality Stadium an “amazing feeling”, while All Blacks skipper Beauden Barrett praised the Welsh defence, the players said after the match. The result gave Wales their first victory over the All Blacks since 1953, ending a 73-year winless streak, the BBC reported.

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Wales New Zealand Tomos Williams Dewi Lake Cortez Ratima Wallace Sititi Fehi Fineanganofo Eddie James Louis Rees-Zammit Peter Lakai Steve Tandy Taine Basham Beauden Barrett Dave Rennie James Botham

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Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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November 14, 2026
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Wales captain Dewi Lake hails historic win over New Zealand
Wales captain Dewi Lake hails historic win over New Zealand

The Guardian • 14 Nov 19:07

Wales defeated New Zealand for the first time in 73 years, with captain Dewi Lake describing the victory as an "amazing feeling" and All Blacks captain Beauden Barrett praising Wales' defence.

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Wales defeat New Zealand 35-28 in Nations Championship
Wales defeat New Zealand 35-28 in Nations Championship

Sky Sports • 14 Nov 17:23

Wales secured a 35-28 win over New Zealand in the Nations Championship, their first victory against the All Blacks since 1953.

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Wales defeat New Zealand 35-28 to end 73-year winless streak
Wales defeat New Zealand 35-28 to end 73-year winless streak

BBC • 14 Nov 16:38

Wales beat the All Blacks 35-28 in a Nations Championship match at the Principality Stadium, securing their first victory over New Zealand since 1953.

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Wales secures historic victory over New Zealand after 73 years
Wales secures historic victory over New Zealand after 73 years

The Guardian • 14 Nov 16:15

Wales achieved their first win over New Zealand since 1953, showcasing a strong defensive performance and a series of impressive tries at the Principality Stadium.

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Wales prepare to face New Zealand in Cardiff with long winless record
Wales prepare to face New Zealand in Cardiff with long winless record

The Independent • 14 Nov 15:28

Wales host New Zealand in Cardiff, seeking their first victory over the All Blacks since 1953, while New Zealand field a deep squad under new captain Beauden Barrett.

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