England downs New Zealand at Twickenham and ends All Blacks’ Grand Slam hopes

By Canadian Press on November 15, 2025.

LONDON (AP) — England defeated New Zealand for the first time at Twickenham in 13 years, winning 33-19 to end the All Blacks’ Grand Slam hopes on Saturday.

England was behind 12-0 early but rallied impressively with 25 straight points and 33 of the last 40 for a crushing milestone result.

A 10th straight win since February — England’s longest streak in nearly a decade — was also the biggest yet in coach Steve Borthwick’s three-year reign.

England beat the All Blacks infrequently, only the ninth time in 120 years.

Meanwhile, the All Blacks’ bid to sweep the home unions, after beating Ireland and Scotland, was ended convincingly.

Will Jordan’s 45th test try lifted them to within six points with 15 minutes to go but even with Ben Earl in the sin-bin England finished strong.

A George Ford penalty gave England a decisive nine-point gap with five to go and Tom Roebuck put the cherry on top with a late try from a dropped All Blacks pass.

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