All Blacks end-of-year tour 2025

The story so far

The All Blacks named a largely unchanged squad for their end-of-year tour in October, with George Bell the only new inclusion.^{13 Oct 2025} The tour opened with a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago, where the All Blacks overcame an early deficit after Irish lock Tadhg Beirne was sent off.^{1, 2 Nov 2025} Next came a 25-17 win over Scotland at Murrayfield, although New Zealand had surrendered a 17-0 halftime lead and received three yellow cards.^{9 Nov 2025} The team then lost to England at Twickenham, and wing Caleb Clarke was ruled out of that match after a head knock.^{10, 22 Nov 2025} The tour ended with a 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff, after coach Scott Robertson made 13 changes to the side.^{20, 23 Nov 2025}

Latest

The All Blacks beat Wales 52-26 in Cardiff on Saturday, scoring seven tries, with Caleb Clarke and Sevu Reece both scoring doubles. Welsh winger Tom Rogers scored a hat-trick of tries in the defeat.^{23 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Oct 2025Robertson names largely unchanged squad; George Bell sole new inclusion.
2. 2 Nov 2025All Blacks beat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago after Beirne's red card.
3. 9 Nov 2025Scotland win 25-17 despite surrendering 17-0 halftime lead.
4. 10 Nov 2025Caleb Clarke ruled out of England test after head knock.
5. 20 Nov 2025Robertson makes 13 changes for final test against Wales.
6. 22 Nov 2025Final test of 2025 follows a recent loss to England.
7. 23 Nov 2025All Blacks beat Wales 52-26 in Cardiff, scoring seven tries.

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