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By the numbers: The All Blacks’ INSANE 50-game unbeaten streak at Eden Park: Planet Rugby


By the numbers: The All Blacks’ INSANE 50-game unbeaten streak at Eden Park: Planet Rugby

The All Blacks are now unbeaten in an unprecedented 50 test matches at their spiritual home, Eden Park, after beating Argentina 42-10.

New Zealand’s record at this venue includes two draws and 48 wins. The team’s last defeat at Auckland Stadium was in 1994, when they lost 23-20 to France.

This defeat was significant not only because of the result, but also because it featured one of the most legendary tries in rugby history, dubbed the “Try from the End of the World”.

In fact, the All Blacks have only lost 10 test matches at Eden Park since 1921, giving them a win rate of almost 90%.

Since 1994, however, they have had to face twelve different opponents and always prevailed.

We dive deep into their current winning streak and look at who they have beaten during that 30-year period and by what margin.

Australia – 20 defeats at Eden Park

Although Eden Park has been by far the most visited park over the past 30 years, it has not been a pleasant hunting ground for the wallabies.

In fact, Australia’s last victory in the All Blacks’ fortress came in 1986, when tries from David Campese and Andrew Leeds helped the team to a 22-9 victory.

Since then, a series of 20 consecutive defeats followed, with the closest defeat being by three points (1991) and the highest by 36 points.

Australia’s run at Eden Park since 1994:
24.09.2022 – 40-14
14.08.2021 – 57-22
08.07.2021 – 33-25
18.10.2020 – 27.7.
17.08.2019 – 36-0
25.08.2018 – 40-12
22.10.2016 – 37-10
15.08.2015 – 41-13
23.08.2014 – 51-20
25.08.2012 – 22:0
16.10.2011 – 20-6
08.06.2011 – 30-14 o’clock
18.07.2009 – 10-4 p.m.
02.08.2008 – 39-10
21.07.2007 – 26.12.
19.08.2006 – 34-27
03.09.2005 – 34-24
16.08.2003 – 21-17
24.07.1999 – 34-15
22.07.1995 – 28-16

France – 5 defeats at Eden Park

Although Les Bleus were the last team to win at the All Blacks’ fortress, they have also suffered the second most defeats there since that famous victory with the legendary try.

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The first time they visited the stadium since that famous victory was 13 years later and it was a completely different result when New Zealand won 42-11 in 2007.

They faced each other twice in 2011, both times during the Rugby World Cup, losing 42-11 in the group stage and 8-7 in the final, the latter of which ended New Zealand’s 24-year wait for a second world championship title.

France was unsuccessful on its next two visits, losing in 2013 and 2018.

France’s run at Eden Park since 1994:
9/06/2018 – 52-11
8/06/2013 – 23-13
23.10.2011 – 8-7
24.09.2011 – 37-17
2/06/2007 – 42-11

Ireland – 4 defeats at Eden Park

Ireland defeated the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time in 2022, but the men from the Emerald Isle have never won at the legendary stadium in Auckland and have failed to do so in their four visits.

In fact, the closest they came to a win at the All Blacks’ fortress was in 2006, when they lost by 10 points. The other defeats were by 32 points (twice) and 23 points.

Ireland’s run at Eden Park since 1994:
2/07/2022 – 42-19
9/06/2012 – 42-10
17.06.2006 – 27.-17.
22.06.2002 – 40-8

England – 5 defeats at Eden Park

England have rarely toured New Zealand in the past, winning in Wellington in 2003; their last and only victory at Eden Park dates back to 1973.

Since then, they have suffered a run of four consecutive defeats, but in 2014 they came close when Conrad Smith surprised them, scoring on the blind side and scoring the only try of the game.

Quiz: Can you name the last English team to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand?

England’s run at Eden Park since 1994:

13.07.2024 – 24.-17.
7/06/2014 – 20-15
14.06.2008 – 37-20
19.06.2004 – 36-12
27.06.1998 – 40-10

South Africa – 4 defeats, 1 draw at Eden Park

While the Springboks and the All Blacks compete against each other annually, South Africa last visited Eden Park in 2013.

The Boks have suffered two 20-point defeats at the stadium in the last 30 years, but were one of only two teams to leave the stadium undefeated. In their first game at Eden Park, the All Blacks drew 18-18 following their loss to France in 1994.

South Africa’s performance at Eden Park since 1994:
14.09.2013 – 29.-15.
10/07/2010 – 32-12
25.08.2001 – 26.15 hrs
08.09.1997 – 55-35
08.06.1994 – 18-18

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British & Irish Lions – 2 losses, 1 draw at Eden Park

They were the only other team to finish an 80-minute encounter at Eden Park without conceding a goal.

In 2017, the British and Irish Lions drew 15-15 with the All Blacks, with the series ending 1-1.

The British and Irish Lions’ involvement in Eden Park since 1994:

8/07/2017 – 15-15
24.06.2017 – 30-15
07.09.2005 – 38-19

Scotland – 2 defeats at Eden Park

Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks at Eden Park, losing all six of their matches at the venue, with the last two results coming in the last 30 years.

Scotland’s run at Eden Park since 1994:

1.07.2000 – 48-14
22.06.1996 – 36-12

Argentina – 2 defeats at Eden Park

In the quarter-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the Pumas faced the All Blacks and lost 33-10. In 2024, they faced New Zealand again and lost 42-10.

Argentina’s run at Eden Park since 1994:

09.10.2011 – 33-10
17.08.2024 – 42-10

Samoa, Canada, Tonga, Wales – 1 defeat at Eden Park

Samoa, Canada, Tonga and Wales have only visited the legendary stadium once each to face the All Blacks, all of them unsuccessful.

Tonga faced New Zealand on this pitch at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and lost the opening match 41-10.

Meanwhile, Wales were beaten 39-21 in the international matches in June 2016 and Canada were crushed 73-7 in 1995.

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The All Blacks’ winning streak at Eden Park since 1994 in detail:

17.08.2024 – Argentina: 42-10
13.07.2024 – England: 24:17
September 24, 2022 – Australia: 40-14
02.07.2022 – Ireland: 42-19
August 14, 2021 – Australia: 57-22
July 8, 2021 – Australia: 33-25
October 18, 2020 – Australia: 27-7
August 17, 2019 – Australia: 36-0
August 25, 2018 – Australia: 40-12
06.09.2018 – France: 52-11
07.08.2017 – British and Irish Lions: 15-15
24.06.2017 – British and Irish Lions: 30-15
16.06.2017 – Samoa: 78-0
10/22/2016 – Australia: 37-10
11.06.2016 – Wales: 39-21
August 15, 2015 – Australia: 41-13
August 23, 2014 – Australia: 51-20
07.06.2014 – England: 20-15
14.09.2013 – South Africa: 29-15
08.06.2013 – France: 23-13
August 25, 2012 – Australia: 22-0
06.09.2012 – Ireland: 42-10
23.10.2011 – France: 8-7
10/16/2011 – Australia: 20-6
10.09.2011 – Argentina: 33-10
24.09.2011 – France: 37-17
09.09.2011 – Tonga: 41-10
June 8, 2011 – Australia: 30-14
10.07.2010 – South Africa: 32-12
July 18, 2009 – Australia: 22-16
August 2, 2008 – Australia: 39-10
14.06.2008 – England: 37-20
July 21, 2007 – Australia: 26-12
02.06.2007 – France: 42-11
August 19, 2006 – Australia: 34-27
17.06.2006 – Ireland: 27-17
September 3, 2005 – Australia: 34-24
07.09.2005 – British and Irish Lions: 38-19
19.06.2004 – England: 36-12
August 16, 2003 – Australia: 21-17
22.06.2002 – Ireland: 40-8
25.08.2001 – South Africa: 26-15
1.07.2000 – Scotland: 48-14
July 24, 1999 – Australia: 34-15
27.06.1998 – England: 40-10
08.09.1997 – South Africa: 55-35
22.06.1996 – Scotland: 36-12
July 22, 1995 – Australia: 28-16
22.04.1995 – Canada: 73-7
08.06.1994 – South Africa: 18-18

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