England vs New Zealand LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as England miss late penalty in dramatic All Blacks win
The All Blacks visit Allianz Stadium, Twickenham to kick off the Autumn Nations Series
England and New Zealand kick off the Autumn Nations Series with a marquee clash at the renamed Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Steve Borthwick’s side were beaten narrowly in both Tests on their July tour, and will be out for revenge against an All Blacks side still adjusting to life under head coach Scott Robertson. A storied rivalry has been given extra edge this week by clumsy comments from England prop Joe Marler, who suggested the traditional pre-match haka needed “binning” on social media. Marler, who left camp on Monday for unrelated personal reasons, has since apologised after significant criticism.
The haka chat has dominated the build-up to a crucial clash for both sides. England have taken huge strides this year but have endured recent coaching upheaval, while Borthwick has emphasised the need to finish games strongly after losing three of their last four fixtures by fine margins.
The visitors, meanwhile, disappointed in the Rugby Championship as South Africa further showed how the balance of rugby power may be shifting, and will want to re-establish themselves as one of the world’s top sides in the next few weeks.
Follow all the latest from the Autumn Nations Series opener in our live blog below:
FULL-TIME! England 22-24 New Zealand
Wow! What a Test match but it’s the All Blacks who snatch the most dramatic of wins to break England hearts at Twickenham.
England 22-24 New Zealand, 80 mins
The scrum is messy and heads backwards but England do get the ball out. They’re back on the 22 but in possession. They go through the phases and the clock turns red - this is the last chance.
George Ford drops back into the pocket, they’re going for the drop goal... BUT IT’S WIDE! New Zealand celebrate, England bereft as the All Blacks will win this in the most dramatic of circumstances.
MISSED PENALTY! England 22-24 New Zealand (George Ford, 78 mins)
OH MY WORD! George Ford’s penalty hits the post. Is that England’s chance gone?
Wait. It’s an England scrum! New Zealand drop the ball as it comes off the post and England have another chance...
YELLOW CARD! England 22-24 New Zealand (Anton Leinert-Brown, 77 mins)
Wow! New Zealand get pinged for another off-the-ball tackle and it will be a yellow card. But we’ve got a TMO review and Anton Leinert-Brown is headed to the sin-bin for a high tackle!
England will have a penalty to retake the lead...
TRY! England 22-24 New Zealand (Mark Tele’a, 76 mins)
Heartbreak for England! New Zealand attack, they go wide to the right and somehow Mark Tele’a powers through multiple tacklers to dot down in the corner. The All Blacks are level!
Tough conversion for Damian McKenzie but he nails it from the touchline! And New Zealand lead with a matter of minutes left.
England 22-17 New Zealand, 74 mins
England kicking everything now as they try to see out a famous win but there’s still time on the clock as New Zealand attack again in the 22...
England 22-17 New Zealand, 72 mins
England kicking everything now as they try to see out a famous win but there’s still eight minutes left.
England 22-17 New Zealand, 70 mins
It’s been a physical Test match and is still up for grabs heading into the final 10 minutes.
PENALTY! England 22-17 New Zealand (Damian McKenzie, 67 mins)
No mistake from Damian McKenzie as he adds the three points. New Zealand back within six.
Beauden Barrett heads down the tunnel for a HIA as Mark Tele’a comes back on. England hooker Theo Dan also receiving treatment on his hand.
England 22-14 New Zealand, 66 mins
Cunningham-South given a big cheer by the crowd as he leaves the field for Alex Dombrandt. He’s put in a huge shift today and that big tackle in the first half was a real momentum turner.
The All Blacks dominating possession but turning the ball over at crucial moments as Itoje jackals the ball away at the breakdown this time.
But the TMO is in the referee’s ear to penalise Earl for a no-arms tackle on Tosi. He went low but doesn’t wrap his arm. Three points would put the All Blacks back within a score.
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