A history of rugby drama and heartbreak between Wales and the All Blacks

Matches between Wales and New Zealand have a storied history dating back to the 1905 Match of the Century. Despite early competitive encounters, Wales has faced a lengthy losing streak against the All Blacks since 1953, resulting in decades of frustration for generations of players. Among the most contentious moments in their rivalry was the 1978 match in Cardiff, where a planned dive by New Zealand's Andy Haden in a line-out led to a decisive late penalty. Decades later, in 2004, a young Welsh side came close to ending their losing run before narrowly missing out amid timekeeping issues.