Wales v New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as hosts face daunting All Blacks test in Nations Championship

Key refereeing changes explained as rugby’s Nations Championship returns
Those maul law tweaks came in earlier in the year, but it’s worth noting again the points of emphasis this November. We saw the first hip-drop tackle penalty and yellow card to Australia’s Angus Bell last week.
Harry Latham-Coyle14 November 2026 12:35
The maul has become too powerful – but rugby’s tactical trend is more interesting than you might think
The prowess of the maul has been a theme of this competition, with sides struggling to find ways to combat the lineout drive. Why is this the case? And is it really as boring as some suggest?
Harry Latham-Coyle14 November 2026 12:25
Nations Championship schedule, results, kick-off times and how to watch
The Nations Championship is hotting up, with South Africa and New Zealand assured of a top two finish in their pool with finals weekend a fortnight away. How did the Springboks’ result in Paris last night change things?
Harry Latham-Coyle14 November 2026 12:15
All Blacks dealt huge injury blow as Will Jordan suffers hamstring tear
A much-changed New Zealand team are missing a few key figures, too, with wing Will Jordan a doubt for the remainder of the Nations Championship.
Harry Latham-Coyle14 November 2026 12:05
Wales dealt Aaron Wainwright blow as Taine Basham starts against New Zealand
The task would be tough enough for Wales with Aaron Wainwright in the side, but the No 8 is absent with an injury.
Harry Latham-Coyle14 November 2026 11:55
Wales v New Zealand LIVE
The intensity level ratchets up for Wales as their Nations Championship campaign continues with a daunting encounter with a New Zealand side bouncing down to Cardiff from Murrayfield. It is more than 70 years since the last Welsh win over the All Blacks – can they spring an almighty shock today?
Kick off is at 2.10pm GMT.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 November 2026 14:49
