England A

14 - 31

Full Time

All Blacks XV

All Blacks XV vs England A

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Jeremy Rozier has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Josh Hodge has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

England A are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Joe Batley picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Caolan Englefield is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Hodge bursts through to advance the England A attack.

77'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Josh Jacomb will have to re-adjust the radar.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by All Blacks XV is finished off by Folau Fakatava

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the All Blacks XV attack.

75'

Rivez Reihana played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Tangitau took full advantage.

71'

All Blacks XV decide to make a substitution, with Christian Lio-Willie getting some game time.

70'

All Blacks XV decide to make a substitution, with Luke Jacobson being replaced.

70'

England A make a substitution with Rekeiti Ma'asi-White coming on.

68'

England A make a substitution with Charlie Atkinson coming off.

68'

England A make a substitution with Tarek Haffar coming on.

68'

England A make a substitution with Emmanuel Iyogun coming off.

68'

England A make a substitution with Kepu Tuipulotu coming on.

68'

England A make a substitution with Jamie Blamire coming off.

68'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming on.

68'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with David Havili coming off.

68'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Siale Lauaki coming on.

68'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with George Dyer coming off.

68'

All Blacks XV sub Jack Taylor comes onto the field.

63'

Brodie McAlister departs for All Blacks XV.

63'

England A sub Fitz Harding comes onto the field.

63'

Greg Fisilau departs for England A.

63'

Conversion

The All Blacks XV supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by All Blacks XV leads to a try for Rivez Reihana

63'

Spellbinding play by Josh Jacomb is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Jacomb goes through the gap.

62'

All Blacks XV sub Rivez Reihana comes onto the field.

61'

Chay Fihaki departs for All Blacks XV.

61'

England A sub Ben Bamber comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Lockett departs for England A.

60'

England A sub Adam Radwan comes onto the field.

60'

Ollie Hassell-Collins departs for England A.

60'

Vilikesa Sela comes on for England A.

56'

Afolabi Fasogbon leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

54'

Josh Beehre comes on.

53'

Jamie Hannah comes off.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Josh Jacomb from scoring as they record the try for All Blacks XV.

53'

What a run here by Josh Jacomb as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

53'

Folau Fakatava comes on.

50'

Kyle Preston comes off.

50'

Caolan Englefield comes on.

50'

Archie McParland comes off.

50'

Devan Flanders makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

All Blacks XV decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a getting some game time.

48'

All Blacks XV decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia being replaced.

48'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Luke Jacobson coming on.

40'

All Blacks XV make a substitution with Christian Lio-Willie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Trouble here as Devan Flanders breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Josh Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Josh Hodge as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Josh Hodge breaches the defence.

27'

Charlie Atkinson played a key part in that try.

27'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

All Blacks XV are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jamie Hannah picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Braydon Ennor bursts through to advance the All Blacks XV attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Batley bursts through to advance the England A attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Hassell-Collins took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamie Blamire took full advantage.

13'

Josh Jacomb will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

12'

Try

A series of passes by All Blacks XV results in a try for Caleb Tangitau

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Tangitau took full advantage.

11'

Chay Fihaki played a key part in that try.

11'

We are underway as the referee Jeremy Rozier blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England A v All Blacks XV 
  
 Sat 8th November 2025, 05:15am PST 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 Jeremy Rozier

Points Flow Chart

All Blacks XV win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

14 - 31

78'

Batley

12 - 31

77'

Fakatava

75'

7 - 31

Jacomb

63'

7 - 26

Reihana

63'

7 - 24

Jacomb

54'

7 - 19

Jacomb

53'

7 - 17

Half Time

Hodge

7 - 12

28'

Hodge

5 - 12

27'

Jacomb

25'

0 - 12

Hannah

24'

0 - 10

Tangitau

11'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

England A

23%

Draw

All Blacks XV

76%

Ruck-Won by Siale Lauaki

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

England A

All Blacks XV

More Less

Defence Profile

England A

All Blacks XV

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

54%

3-6 secs

16%

25%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

70'

72'

74'

England A

All Blacks XV

England A vs All Blacks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England A face off against All Blacks XV in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies on Sat 8th November 2025 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:15 SAST, 02:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:15 AEST in Australia and 05:15 EST in the US.

All Blacks XV won the last encounter but All Blacks XV are in the best form of their last 5 games.

England A vs All Blacks XV Squads

The official squads for England A vs All Blacks XV will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.