The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

England captain George absolves Ford of blame after dramatic loss to All Blacks

England captain Jamie George refused to point the finger at George Ford after his two wayward late kicks helped New Zealand cling on for a 24-22 victory

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

Steve Borthwick defends Marcus Smith change after last-gasp George Ford misses cost England

Smith had nailed every kick from the tee, while his replacement sent a penalty against the post and missed with a late drop goal

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

New Zealand find a way to win after England make dents in tourists’ aura

All Blacks leave it late at Twickenham but watching world will take note of their diminished air of invincibility

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

England player ratings vs New Zealand: Marcus Smith majestic as George Ford endures last-gasp heartbreak

Contrasting performances from Steve Borthwick’s two fly-halves at Twickenham in another gutting late defeat by the All Blacks

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

Late Tele’a try and Ford misses break England hearts as New Zealand triumph

George Ford hit a post and missed a drop goal with the last kick of the game as England went down 22-24 to New Zealand at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

England step forward as All Blacks perform the Haka after pre-match controversy

Jamie George led his England team-mates forward to the halfway line at the start of the Maori war dance.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's father, brother left stunned after his four-ball duck at home ground

NEW DELHI: As Sarfaraz Khan endured a third duck in his nascent international career against New Zealand on the second day of the Mumbai Test on Saturday, his father Naushad and brother Musheer were left in utter disbelief.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024

Ind vs NZ, 2nd Day: NZ reduced to 171/9, Jadeja takes four wickets

Earlier in the day, the hosts were bowled out for 263 runs, taking a crucial 28 runs lead over New Zealand. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2024

Ashwin says chase won't be easy as we have to bat really well against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concerns about the team's ability to chase approximately 150 runs on the unusual Wankhede pitch, which exhibits varying behaviour from both ends.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024

New Zealand respond after England player calls Haka ‘ridiculous’

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett warned England that Joe Marler's comments on the Haka “loaded the gun” ahead of Saturday's (2 November) clash.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024