Summary

  • England beat champions New Zealand to reach World Cup final

  • Eddie Jones' side will face Wales or South Africa next Saturday

  • First time England have beaten New Zealand in a World Cup

  • All Blacks had been unbeaten in World Cups since 2007

  • Tuilagi scores in second minute but Youngs & Underhill tries ruled out

  • Savea try cuts England's lead but two Ford penalties seal win

  1. 'How often have you seen All Blacks held scoreless?'published at 09:54 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    HT: England 10-0 New Zealand

    Andrew Mehrtens
    Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The All Blacks have gone straight off to make the best use of this 15 minutes. I don't think the margin will be that concerning for them but how often have you seen the All Blacks held scoreless in forty minutes? They'll be looking at that zero.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

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    Nicholas Waite: I don't want to tempt fate, but this is the best I've seen England play in years. Curry and Underhill have been phenomenal. Need some more points before half time though...

    Ben Wire: Dangerous lead. Enough to pat ourselves on the back; enough to stoke a fiery NZ second half..

    Theo HV: Almost faultless first half from England... the scoreline actually flatters NZ

  3. Half-timepublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    England 10-0 New Zealand

    Anthony Watson hacks the ball untidily into touch. Anywhere will do. England are heading to the sheds 10 points to the good.

  4. 'No surprise Ford nailed that'published at 09:52 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    England 10-0 New Zealand

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Day after day, hour after hour, that's what you practice for. Ford has genuinely world-class numbers. No surprise he's nailed that.

  5. Penalty - England 10-0 New Zealandpublished at 39 mins

    George Ford

    It wobbles, veers right, but stays true enough.

    England ahead by ten as the gong goes.

    Just enough time for the restart.

  6. Ford to kick for goalpublished at 39 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Manu Tuilagi comes sprinting over to the breakdown abosolutely hollering...

    Sam Underhill has tied up the ball to secure a penalty for England.

    Are the All Blacks missing Sam Cane? They are losing the battle there.

    George Ford has called for the tee...

  7. Postpublished at 38 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    The first bit of line-out ball agaisnt the head for New Zealand as Brodie Retallick gets up high at the back of the queue.

    And Beauden Barrett motors up towards halfway...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

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    Kimberley: England are playing very well, but they need more points. NZ will undoubtedly come strong later, they're not going to be nilled

    Purple Tentacle: If NZ get any possession in the second half, Eng will regret it only be 7-0 after having all the ball in this one

  9. Underhill and Curry to the forepublished at 37 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    England with some furious kick-chase and Beauden Barrett finds himself with a faceful of Sam Underhill.

    And then his sidekick Tom Curry comes up trumps. The Sale man limpets over the top of Jack Goodhue to force the turnover.

    Best duo since Ant and Dec.

  10. 'England's attack has been so good'published at 09:45 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Paul Grayson
    Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The shape of England's attack has been so good, they've been able to get one-one-ones all the time. That's the first time New Zealand have put two big hits in back-to-back and it's stopped the momentum.

  11. Postpublished at 34 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    England with some prime ball just short of the New Zealand 22m.

    But Kyle Sinckler, usually so deft and secure in his handling, spills the pill under little pressure to hand over possession.

    Just took his eye off it as he eyed up the incoming Aaron Smith.

  12. 'New Zealand will be happy with 7-0'published at 09:43 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Andrew Mehrtens
    Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

    For New Zealand, 7-0 would be a good half-time score. Such has been the dominance of the England team that they could have had a lot more points. New Zealand will be happy.

  13. Farrell strugglingpublished at 33 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Owen Farrell is limping around the pitch, wincing as he goes. Usually he is as expressive as Mount Rushmore when it comes to pain.

    Will England try and nurse him through to half-time? Massive call for Eddie Jones.

    Owen FarrellImage source, Reuters
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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:43 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

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    Ralph Brooker: Early days. Only 7pt. But England are playing 15 headless chickens at the moment.

    Shane O'Neill: Why couldn’t Ireland do this? Itoje immense. Joseph, Mays, Underhill, Vunipola fantastic

    Jamie Smith: Retallick looks like a high school history teacher everyone is scared of

    RetallickImage source, Reuters
  15. Missed drop-goalpublished at 32 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    George Ford snaps a drop-goal but it is well wide.

    There may be a reason for that odd tactical decision...

  16. Postpublished at 31 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Elliot Daly's siege gun boot takes England down to the New Zealand 22m off the penalty. He chewed off just the right amount.

    George Bridge took the catch but his toes were in touch.

  17. Postpublished at 30 mins

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    England win a scrum penalty as Nepo Laulala folds under tectonic- plate levels of pressure from Mako Vunipola.

  18. 'Very un-All-Black-like'published at 09:39 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Matt Dawson
    England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This is very un-All-Black-like at the moment. There's some pockets of excellence, as usual, but they're making mistakes in the backfield.

    All BlacksImage source, afp
  19. Watson worriespublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

    England 7-0 New Zealand

    Becky Grey
    BBC Sport at International Stadium Yokohama

    Anthony Watson went down early in the game after hitting his head on Jack Goodhue's elbow.

    He was on the floor again just now after that tackle on George Bridge. He's up again, but England would not want to lose Watson with how well he's played so far.

    Owen Farrell has also picked up a knock, but looks to have run it off.

    WatsonImage source, AFP
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    Get Involved - 'no try' reaction...published at 09:38 British Summer Time 26 October 2019

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    Nick Hughes: You're joking? Whitlock steps up and commits as early as Curry goes - 50-50 at best