{
  "id": 20022788,
  "title": "Magnificent Wales end 73-year New Zealand hoodoo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/magnificent-wales-end-73-year-new-zealand-hoodoo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T18:11:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/magnificent-wales-end-73-zealand-164709091.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nations Championship rugby saw Wales end a 73-year losing streak against New Zealand with an incredible 35-28 victory at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. In a thrilling display, Wales recovered from an early deficit to break the All Blacks' dominance, with Tomos Williams and Dewi Lake scoring in the first half. Despite a spirited response from New Zealand, including tries from Cortez Ratima and Wallace Sititi, Wales' defense held firm in the second half, held off New Zealand three times over the line. The achievement marked a significant moment for Welsh rugby, celebrating a first win over the All Blacks in over seven decades.",
  "summary": "Wales celebrate a first victory against New Zealand since 1953 with a brilliant 35-28 win to spark astonishing scenes in Cardiff.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Wales beat the All Blacks for first time since 1953",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wales-beat-the-all-blacks-for-first-time-since-1953",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Inspired Wales beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/inspired-wales-beat-new-zealand-for-first-time-in-73-years",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:16:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wales-beat-new-zealand-for-first-time-since-1953",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:33:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Highlights: Wales beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/highlights-wales-beat-new-zealand-for-first-time-in-73-years",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:35:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Inspired Wales beat New Zealand for first time in 73 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/inspired-wales-beat-new-zealand-for-first-time-in-73-years-20012709",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:51:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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