England vs New Zealand 2026: Preview, History & Tickets

England vs New Zealand 2026: Preview, History & Tickets

England are gearing up to face the mighty All Blacks when New Zealand visit Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, 21 November 2026 and excitement ahead of this head-turning Test is already building.

Steve Borthwick’s Red Rose will play three matches at Twickenham as part of the Nations Championship’s Northern Hemisphere Series, though the third and final contest against New Zealand is easily the most attractive fixture on the calendar.

This will be the teams’ final chance to get crucial points on the board ahead of Finals Weekend, and demand for England vs New Zealand tickets for this high-stakes clash is already intense.

England defied the odds to topple the All Blacks, and claim the Hillary Shield, when the teams last met in the end-of-year internationals at Twickenham three years ago. Can Borthwick mastermind a repeat triumph on November 21st?

England vs New Zealand Match Preview

The last Six Nations was nothing short of a disaster for England head coach Steve Borthwick, however, two wins from three in the Southern Hemisphere Series in July did shut up some of his critics, and fostered some much-needed fresh autumn optimism in the English camp.

Borthwick’s squad for the Northern Hemisphere Series wasn’t full of surprises, with established names like Ben Earl, Maro Itoje, Marcus Smith and George Ford anchoring the selection, though Chandler Cunningham-South, Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Fin Smith are notable absentees. Uncapped forward Kepueli Tuipulotu and scrum-half Archie McParland were also included.

England will have already played Australia (8 November) and Japan (14 November) by the time their game against New Zealand rolls around. They’ll be favourites to win those, so their meeting with the All Blacks could be a decider of real significance.

New Zealand have named a 36-man squad for their tour of the north, captained by Codie Taylor. The group includes experienced heads like Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo’unga, Will Jordan, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Scott Barrett and Damian McKenzie, along with several players returning from injury.

Samisoni Taukei'aho (calf), Shannon Frizell (knee), Tyrel Lomax (neck), Leroy Carter (ankle), Ruben Love (ankle), Ardie Savea (shoulder), Luke Jacobson (elbow), Caleb Clarke (shoulder) and Ollie Norris (knee) are all injured and miss out, however.

New Zealand were predictably dominant in the summer, posting bonus-point wins in all three of their Southern Hemisphere Series Tests against France, Italy and Ireland. The All Blacks will kick off as favourites to win again at Twickenham.

England vs New Zealand History of the Rivalry

England vs the All Blacks is one of international rugby union’s most familiar and iconic fixtures, and the mere mention of the teams conjures up memories of incredible moments and encounters from previous Tests.

The teams have been regular opponents since 1905 and New Zealand have held sway over the last century and a bit, winning 36 times in 47 encounters with England, including nine of the last 12 meetings.

However, in 2025, Steve Borthwick’s England produced a coupon-busting 33-19 win over New Zealand at Twickenham, their first victory over the All Blacks at that venue since 2012, so don’t expect the Red Rose to be paralysed by the challenge that faces them in November.

England’s previous win in this fixture before that came in the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan (19-7), another result that showed that they can rise to the occasion on the biggest stage.

With the Hillary Shield, which has been contested since 2008, on the line, crucial Championship points up for grabs and a Twickenham atmosphere that will rattle the rafters, England vs New Zealand is already shaping up to be one the games of the year.

England vs New Zealand Tickets

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Official face-value tickets for this premium fixture sold out fast, but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed out on your chance to attend. On our marketplace, you’ll find a wide range of tickets for England vs New Zealand at Twickenham, all of which have been listed by specialist resellers.

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Tickets for the Nations Championship in November

England’s fixture against New Zealand is just one entry in a packed Nations Championship November window. The Red Rose’s home games against Australia and Japan are expected to draw big crowds in rounds one and two, though England’s clash with the All Blacks is the main event and will be the most popular ticket by a distance.

Away from Twickenham, Ireland vs South Africa, Scotland vs New Zealand and Wales vs New Zealand should also rank among the highest-demand matches.

At LiveRugbyTickets, you can secure seats for every single fixture in the Northern Hemisphere Series, including those mentioned above. Browse the full range of Nations Championship tickets on our dedicated hub now to find a package that suits your budget.

If you want to learn more about what’s on the agenda in November and how ticketing works, here is some recommended reading: Nations Championship November Tickets: Best Matches and Nations Championship November Window.