Summary

  • England fall narrowly short of inflicting New Zealand's first defeat at Eden Park since 1994

  • Mark Tele'a scored his second try of match to restore New Zealand's lead midway through the second half

  • Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman had crossed for England to give England a 14-13 half-time lead

  • New Zealand win series 2-0

  1. Farewellpublished at 10:32 13 July

    FT: New Zealand 24-17 England

    You can take a look at Mantej Mann's match report right now.

    As galling as today is if you're an England fan, take some crumbs of comfort from the fact that England have another chance for a crack at the All Blacks in the not too distant future.

    These two sides will meet at Twickenham on 2 November - just 112 days! - and you have to hope that England can build on this.

    This season started with a World Cup, so the players will deserve a bit of a break - but there's no break in the rugby today! Australia take on Wales at 10:45 BST, you can read about it and listen to it on the BBC Sport website.

    There will also be a new episode of Rugby Union Daily, reacting to England's loss, on BBC Sounds later today.

    Thanks for looking in.

  2. 'Exciting times ahead for England'published at 10:25 13 July

    FT: New Zealand 24-17 England

    England captain Jamie George, speaking on the field during the on-pitch presentation:

    "I spoke earlier in the week to the boys about the journey this team has been on. It's been a long season for us going back to the start of the World Cup. I think we're a significantly better team from where we started and there are hugely exciting times ahead for this England team.

    "We'll welcome New Zealand back to Twickenham in November and we're looking forward to that. I don't think there is a ceiling with this team, you look at the age demographic and we've got hugely talented guys who are desperate to learn. It's a pleasure to be a part of."

    Jamie George pointsImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 10:19 13 July

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    Ian Jones
    Former New Zealand international on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Thank you to the England players and everyone involved in the squad for the attitude you brought after a very long year.

    The intent, the way England contributed to this amazing Test series, rugby in this part of the world has come alive again.

    Rugby is the greatest game but it needs two teams and England - I know they will be heartbroken - but they have to be able to build from this.

    England's rugby teamImage source, Getty Images
  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:17 13 July

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    Des: Couple of times at around the 60-minute mark, England had good possession and were making decent territory. On each occasion they kicked the ball away. Start getting those decisions right and they'll be an even better team. Huge improvement from last year. Massive credit to all involved.

    Gary: Credit to Steve Borthwick, he's finally embraced the exciting attacking young players at his disposal and is playing a style of rugby to match, no more Ford or Farrell constantly booting the ball into touch. Gareth Southgate take note.

  5. Postpublished at 10:14 13 July

    FT: New Zealand 24-17 England

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

    When you travel to the southern hemisphere and New Zealand in particular, the thing you want to leave with is the respect of the players and the rugby public.

    I think England have done that.

  6. 'We can learn from this'published at 10:12 13 July

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    Maro Itoje in an England maulImage source, Getty Images

    England's Maro Itoje speaking to Sky Sports: "In the second half we were not as accurate as we wanted to be, we gave away a few too many penalties and gave them easy points and territory.

    "When you are playing a good team, you cannot really do that. We gave their backfield opportunities to run it back at us, Beauden Barrett and the rest are good players so we don't want to give them opportunities but we live and we learn.

    "It is tough but I think we showed some improvements in the way we play the game but at the end of the day it just wasn't good enough today.

    "We are at the start of the journey, we are a young team and we can only get better for these experiences."

  7. Postpublished at 10:03 13 July

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    Test rugby is a brutal business, isn't it?

    England deserved something from that Test, but they lose the series 2-0. Fine margins, and you just hope that they can look at this down the line with some positivity. It feels like there is more to come from this squad.

  8. Full-timepublished at 10:00 13 July

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    The All Blacks hoof the penalty to touch, and their Eden Park record is secure but England gave a superb account of themselves.

  9. Postpublished at 09:59 13 July

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    Ollie Lawrence was in front of the ball, and it's no try. Jamie George is aghast, but New Zealand are about to win the Test.

  10. Postpublished at 09:58 13 July

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    They are really taking their time on this one...

  11. Postpublished at 79 mins

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    England rumble over the line, is the ball down? No try given on the field, so we go upstairs...it doesn't feel like a try. And Beauden Barrett was underneath it, is there anything he can't do?

  12. Postpublished at 09:55 13 July

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    The All Blacks turn it over under massive pressure on their line, but England run it back and get a penalty for another lineout in the final minute.

  13. Postpublished at 09:53 13 July

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    England sub Ollie Sleightholme glides down the left wing and is stopped about 10 metres short. England now get a lineout on the left flank, five metres out...

  14. Postpublished at 76 mins

    New Zealand 24-17 England

    Henry Slade chips into the 22, and McKenzie makes a fine pickup of an awkward rolling ball to clear.

  15. Penalty - New Zealand 24-17 Englandpublished at 75 mins

    Damian McKenzie

    In off the upright! It's a converted try just to draw level required now.

    Damian McKenzie kicks a penaltyImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 09:49 13 July

    New Zealand 21-17 England

    Alex Coles and Maro Itoje are penalised at the lineout, giving McKenzie a kickable penalty chance...

  17. Postpublished at 73 mins

    New Zealand 21-17 England

    New Zealand disrupt and they win a penalty - Damian McKenzie kicks for touch and the All Blacks are taking a stranglehold.

  18. Postpublished at 72 mins

    New Zealand 21-17 England

    You'll probably hear about The Bomb Squad when South Africa play later today, but Beauden Barrett is a more sublime, one-man version. That volley on the run a few minutes ago was something else.

    But, there is time for England and they have a scrum on halfway.

  19. Postpublished at 09:45 13 July

    New Zealand 21-17 England

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

    Beauden Barrett carries the ball for New ZealandImage source, Getty Images

    The scrambling defence is truly incredible but look at the genesis of them having to do it.

    They kick the ball away three or four times to Beauden Barrett - get the memo, he is absolutely world class.

    Unless your kick is perfection, he will slice you to pieces.

    England need to keep the ball in hand when they get field position.

  20. Penalty - New Zealand 21-17 Englandpublished at 68 mins

    Damian McKenzie

    It's no problem for McKenzie, and this Test has a horribly familiar feeling to it now with the All Blacks pumped up and ahead with time running out.