The All Blacks rose like warriors to carve their place in history, becoming the first international team to reach 500 Test wins. In a brutal clash against France in Dunedin, they opened the Lipovitan-D July Series with a 31–27 win. This was a match worthy of the milestone.
The French side, undeterred by any pre-tour controversy, delivered a spirited and courageous performance that pushed the All Blacks to the very final whistle. And the All Blacks on debut affirmed this new wave of players can dominate set piece, bend the line, and hold strong when the pressure hits hardest.
Read the full match review to see how this historic Test unfolded.
Catch up on the black out weekend of rugby as the New Zealand U20, Black Ferns, Black Ferns XV, and Māori All Blacks all hit the field.
Vibrant Black Ferns v Black Ferns XV
The Black Ferns lit up Whangārei with a fun and fiery 45-12 win, with several players making strong auditions for the Rugby World Cup.
Māori All Blacks edged out 29-26 After conceding early, the Māori All Blacks showed grit and pride to claw their way back into the match, setting up a nail biting conclusion.
New Zealand U20 outmuscle Georgia In sweltering heat, New Zealand Under 20 proved too hot for Georgia, winning their second match at the World Rugby Under 20 Championships 38-19.
HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v France | First Test, 2025
The All Blacks have kicked off their 2025 Test campaign with a thrilling clash against France under the roof in Dunedin.
All Blacks 500: Moments and Stats
A look at the historic milestone through key moments, standout performances, and the numbers that define All Blacks Test rugby.
