New Zealand Secures 24-22 Victory Over England in Close Rugby Match

A report details the rugby encounter between England and New Zealand, which concluded with a score of 22-24. In a thrilling match at Allianz Stadium, the All Blacks held on to narrowly defeat England. George Ford’s penalty attempt hit the post, and he subsequently just missed a drop-goal. New Zealand mounted a comeback to lead 24-22 after Mark Tele’a scored his second try. This followed England having established a 22-14 advantage due to a try from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. Earlier, tries from Tele’a and Will Jordan had given New Zealand a 14-12 lead at half-time. This marks New Zealand’s third narrow win over England in 2024. England’s team advanced to the halfway line as the All Blacks performed the haka. Sandi Toksvig was joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Opportunities were available to sing along to music from Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble have returned for the festivities at Longleat Safari Park. Topics discussed ranged from microplastics found in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste at this time of year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.