England A
14 - 31
All Blacks XV
08 Nov 2025
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
Recreation Ground
New Zealand XV showcased their strength with a commanding 31-14 victory over England A at the Recreation Ground. Caleb Tangitau opened the scoring for New Zealand with a try in the 11th minute, followed by Jamie Hannah adding another shortly after. England A responded with a try from Josh Hodge, who also converted, bringing the score to 12-7 at halftime. In the second half, Josh Jacomb extended New Zealand's lead with a try and conversion, further solidifying their advantage. Rivez Reihana and Folau Fakatava each added tries for New Zealand, putting the result beyond doubt. England A managed a late consolation try from Joe Batley, which Hodge converted. Overall, New Zealand XV's clinical performance and effective set-pieces were key to their success.
Weather
Temperature: 14.5°C (Feels like 13.6°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 14.8 km/h, gusting to 29.3 km/h Humidity: 72% Cloud Cover: 18%
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 11' try Caleb Tangitau
- 24' try Jamie Hannah
- 25' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 27' try Josh Hodge
- 28' conversion Josh Hodge
- 40' substitution Christian Lio-Willie
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 48' substitution Xavier Numia
- 50' substitution Archie McParland
- 50' substitution Kyle Preston
- 53' try Josh Jacomb
- 53' substitution Jamie Hannah
- 54' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 56' substitution Afolabi Fasogbon
- 60' substitution Ollie Hassell-Collins
- 60' substitution Tom Lockett
- 61' substitution Chay Fihaki
- 63' try Rivez Reihana
- 63' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 63' substitution Greg Fisilau
- 63' substitution Brodie McAlister
- 68' substitution George Dyer
- 68' substitution David Havili
- 68' substitution Jamie Blamire
- 68' substitution Emmanuel Iyogun
- 68' substitution Charlie Atkinson
- 70' substitution Luke Jacobson
- 75' try Folau Fakatava
- 77' try Joe Batley
- 78' conversion Josh Hodge
- 80' full_time