US EditionAll Blacks' Grand Slam Hopes Slammed Shut as England Earn Famous Win
England scored 25 unanswered points to secure their first win over New Zealand since 2012 and extend a 10-match winning streak, ending the All Blacks' Grand Slam bid.
- On Saturday, England national rugby team rallied from 12-0 to beat New Zealand All Blacks 33-19 at Twickenham, ending the All Blacks' Grand Slam bid.
- England dominated early possession at a rainswept Twickenham but failed to convert pressure before Leicester Fainga'anuku and Codie Taylor scored early tries for New Zealand.
- Ford's drop-goals and conversions, plus second-half tries from Sam Underhill and Fraser Dingwall, pushed England to a 25-12 lead after half-time.
- The win extended England's run to 10 matches and was the biggest yet under coach Steve Borthwick, while New Zealand's sweep attempt after wins over Ireland and Scotland earlier this month was ended.
- Historically, England have beaten New Zealand All Blacks only nine times, while Ben Earl's yellow card gave New Zealand a man advantage that led to a late Will Jordan score.
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New Zealand's Robertson rues missed chances as Grand Slam dream ends
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New Zealand's Grand Slam Dream Crushed by England
New Zealand's Grand Slam Dream Crushed by England Scott Robertson, the coach of New Zealand's rugby team, was left contemplating what might have been as his squad's ambition for a Grand Slam was thwarted by England in a decisive 33-19 defeat on Saturday.The All Blacks started strong, securing a 12-0 lead, but suffered a critical lapse post-halftime, allowing England to rack up 25 unanswered points. A second-half yellow card for Codie Taylor prov…
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