Wales and New Zealand have clashed on the rugby pitch 33 times since 1930, with the All Blacks dominating the historic rivalry. The latest encounter, a 55-23 defeat for Wales on 5 November 2022, continues a trend of New Zealand supremacy.
This enduring competition holds importance for rugby fans worldwide, showcasing a contrast in styles and a benchmark for international performance. Wales consistently seeks a breakthrough victory against the formidable All Blacks, while New Zealand aims to maintain its position as a global rugby powerhouse. The outcomes of these matches impact world rankings, tournament seeding, and national pride.
The first recorded match between the nations took place on 31 may 1995, resulting in a 34-9 victory for New Zealand. Wales secured a narrow 25-26 loss on 20 November 2004, one of their closest contests in the series.
A detailed record of the matches reveals the consistent advantage held by New Zealand:
* 29 November 1997: Wales 7-42 New Zealand
* 23 November 2002: Wales 17-43 New zealand
* 21 June 2003: New Zealand 55-3 Wales
* 2 November 2003: New Zealand 53-37 Wales
* 5 November 2005: Wales 3-41 New Zealand
* 25 November 2006: Wales 10-45 New Zealand
* 22 November 2008: Wales 9-29 New Zealand
* 7 November 2009: Wales 12-19 New Zealand
* 19 June 2010: New Zealand 42-9 Wales
* 26 june 2010: New Zealand 29-10 Wales
* 27 November 2010: Wales 25-37 New Zealand
* 24 November 2012: Wales 10-33 New Zealand
* 22 November 2014: Wales 16-34 New Zealand
* 11 June 2016: New Zealand 39-21 Wales
* 18 June 2016: New Zealand 36-22 Wales
* 25 June 2016: new Zealand 46-6 Wales
* 25 November 2017: Wales 18-33 New zealand
* 1 November 2019: New Zealand 40-17 Wales
* 30 October 2021: Wales 16-54 New Zealand
The matches marked with an asterisk denote games where the result was particularly notable, ofen impacting tournament progression or marking a turning point in team form. As the rivalry continues, fans anticipate further compelling encounters between these two rugby nations.
