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England Ends Six-Year Drought, Beats New Zealand 33-19

11/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

England national rugby union team defeated New Zealand national rugby union team 33-19 at Twickenham, first win since 2019 and ending a six-year winless streak.
England trailed 12-0 before scoring tries from Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, and Tom Roebuck.
George Ford scored 13 points and earned the man-of-the-match award.
England will face Argentina aiming for an 11th consecutive victory, while New Zealand will look to recover against Wales.

History

Historical Context

England's national rugby union team, established in 1871, has a rich history in international rugby, winning the Rugby World Cup in 2003 against Australia. This victory marked England as the first Northern Hemisphere team to win the tournament. Following a resurgence with a recent win over New Zealand, England aims to build on its legacy as a formidable competitor in global rugby.

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Story summary

England national rugby union team defeated New Zealand national rugby union team 33-19 at Twickenham, first win since 2019 and ending a six-year winless streak.
England trailed 12-0 before scoring tries from Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, and Tom Roebuck.
George Ford scored 13 points and earned the man-of-the-match award.
England will face Argentina aiming for an 11th consecutive victory, while New Zealand will look to recover against Wales.

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