The 2025 international season was the second year of the Scott Robertson era for the All Blacks, and it packed 13 Tests into five months. New Zealand opened at home against France, worked through the Rugby Championship and a two-Test Bledisloe Cup against Australia, then finished with a northern-hemisphere tour of the United States, Scotland, England and Wales. This guide sets out every fixture, the verified result of each match, and the context that mattered — from a landmark win in Dunedin to a Grand Slam attempt that fell short at Twickenham. All scores below have been checked against New Zealand Herald and allblacks.com reporting.
Key Points
- Record: 10 wins, 3 losses across 13 Tests in Scott Robertson’s second season as coach.
- France: a 3-0 home sweep; the Dunedin opener was the All Blacks’ 500th men’s Test win.
- Rugby Championship: finished second behind champions South Africa on points difference.
- Bledisloe Cup: retained with a 2-0 series win over Australia.
- Northern tour: beat Ireland, Scotland and Wales, but a 33-19 loss to England denied a Grand Slam.
The 2025 All Blacks season in summary
New Zealand played 13 Tests in 2025 and finished with 10 wins and 3 losses. The three defeats came away to Argentina in Buenos Aires, at home to South Africa in Wellington, and to England at Twickenham. Captained by lock Scott Barrett and coached by Scott Robertson, the side swept France 3-0 at home, retained the Bledisloe Cup, and finished second in the Rugby Championship behind the Springboks. If you want a fixture-by-fixture view of how the points added up across the year, our companion guide to the All Blacks score and results tracks the season match by match.
Season at a Glance
| Head coach | Scott Robertson (second season) |
|---|---|
| Captain | Scott Barrett |
| Tests played | 13 |
| Record | 10 wins, 3 losses |
| France series | Won 3–0 at home |
| Rugby Championship | 2nd (South Africa champions) |
| Bledisloe Cup | Retained (2–0 v Australia) |
| Northern tour | 3 wins, 1 loss (lost to England) |
| Biggest win | 52–26 v Wales, Cardiff |
| Milestone | 500th men’s Test win (v France, Dunedin, 5 July) |
Mid-year home series against France
The season began in July with a three-Test home series against a much-changed France side. Les Bleus rested many first-choice players and handed out several debuts, but the series still opened tightly. In Dunedin, the All Blacks edged a nervy contest 31-27 — a result that carried extra significance because it was New Zealand’s 500th men’s Test win, making them the first nation to reach that milestone. Fullback Will Jordan scored twice and Beauden Barrett landed all five of his kicks at goal.
New Zealand then found more fluency, winning the second Test 43-17 in Wellington and closing out the series 29-19 in Hamilton for a clean 3-0 sweep. You can read more about the fly-half who steered the opener in our profile of Beauden Barrett.
France series results
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 July 2025 | France | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | Won 31–27 |
| 12 July 2025 | France | Sky Stadium, Wellington | Won 43–17 |
| 19 July 2025 | France | FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton | Won 29–19 |
The Rugby Championship 2025
The Rugby Championship is the main southern-hemisphere test of the year outside a World Cup. New Zealand’s campaign began with a tour of Argentina: a comfortable 41-24 win in Córdoba was followed by a 29-23 loss in Buenos Aires, where Los Pumas took their chances. The All Blacks then split their two home Tests with South Africa, winning 24-17 at Eden Park before a heavy 43-10 defeat in Wellington — one of the team’s most one-sided losses of the modern era.
The two Tests against Australia (below) also counted toward the tournament. In the end, South Africa retained the title, edging Argentina 29-27 in their final match; New Zealand had briefly gone top after beating Australia earlier the same day, but finished second on points difference. Australia placed third and Argentina fourth.
Rugby Championship results and final table
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2025 | Argentina | Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, Córdoba | Won 41–24 |
| 23 Aug 2025 | Argentina | Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires | Lost 23–29 |
| 6 Sept 2025 | South Africa | Eden Park, Auckland | Won 24–17 |
| 13 Sept 2025 | South Africa | Sky Stadium, Wellington | Lost 10–43 |
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1st (champions) | South Africa |
| 2nd | New Zealand |
| 3rd | Australia |
| 4th | Argentina |
The Bledisloe Cup 2025
The Bledisloe Cup, contested between New Zealand and Australia, was played over two Tests in 2025, both of which also formed part of the Rugby Championship. New Zealand won the first 33-24 at Eden Park, extending a long unbeaten run at the ground, then completed a 2-0 series with a 28-14 victory in Perth. That result kept the trophy in New Zealand, where it has stayed every year since 2003.
Bledisloe Cup results
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sept 2025 | Australia | Eden Park, Auckland | Won 33–24 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Australia | Optus Stadium, Perth | Won 28–14 |
The 2025 northern tour
New Zealand’s end-of-year tour opened with a fixture against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago — a neutral venue chosen partly for its commercial appeal — where the All Blacks won 26-13. Wins followed at Murrayfield against Scotland (25-17) and, later, a record-breaking 52-26 victory over Wales in Cardiff, the team’s biggest win of the year.
Between those results came the tour’s defining moment. At Twickenham, England beat the All Blacks 33-19, recovering from an early 12-0 deficit to score 25 unanswered points. It was England’s first win over New Zealand in six years and it ended any chance of a Grand Slam — so despite three wins from four on tour, the trip is best described as a strong tour rather than a completed Grand Slam. The result added another chapter to a storied rivalry, which we cover in depth in our history of All Blacks vs England.
Northern tour results
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2025 | Ireland | Soldier Field, Chicago | Won 26–13 |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Scotland | Murrayfield, Edinburgh | Won 25–17 |
| 16 Nov 2025 | England | Twickenham, London | Lost 19–33 |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Wales | Principality Stadium, Cardiff | Won 52–26 |
Full 2025 Test record
The table below brings all 13 Tests together in order, so the shape of the season is easy to scan. New Zealand’s biggest margin came against Wales; their heaviest defeat was the 43-10 loss to South Africa in Wellington.
| # | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France (Dunedin) | Home series | Won 31–27 |
| 2 | France (Wellington) | Home series | Won 43–17 |
| 3 | France (Hamilton) | Home series | Won 29–19 |
| 4 | Argentina (Córdoba) | Rugby Championship | Won 41–24 |
| 5 | Argentina (Buenos Aires) | Rugby Championship | Lost 23–29 |
| 6 | South Africa (Auckland) | Rugby Championship | Won 24–17 |
| 7 | South Africa (Wellington) | Rugby Championship | Lost 10–43 |
| 8 | Australia (Auckland) | Bledisloe / RC | Won 33–24 |
| 9 | Australia (Perth) | Bledisloe / RC | Won 28–14 |
| 10 | Ireland (Chicago) | Northern tour | Won 26–13 |
| 11 | Scotland (Edinburgh) | Northern tour | Won 25–17 |
| 12 | England (London) | Northern tour | Lost 19–33 |
| 13 | Wales (Cardiff) | Northern tour | Won 52–26 |
Year two under Scott Robertson
Scott Robertson took over as head coach ahead of 2024, and 2025 was his second full campaign. The season showed both the promise and the work still to do: New Zealand were clinical against France and Australia and competitive with South Africa at Eden Park, but the Wellington loss to the Springboks and the Twickenham defeat exposed how quickly matches can slip away against the best sides. Alongside the senior squad, New Zealand Rugby continued to build depth through the developmental team, the All Blacks XV, whose background is covered on Wikipedia. For the wider picture of how a modern New Zealand side is managed across a long season, see our guide to Super Rugby 2025, the domestic competition that feeds the national team.
Key venues of the 2025 season
The calendar took the team from mid-winter New Zealand to the northern autumn, and the venues shaped how each match was played.
- Eden Park, Auckland — the team’s fortress, where its long unbeaten home record was again protected against both South Africa and Australia.
- Sky Stadium, Wellington — hosted both a France win and the heavy loss to South Africa.
- Soldier Field, Chicago — a neutral, non-traditional venue for the Ireland fixture, aimed at growing the game in the United States.
- Twickenham, London — one of the largest stadiums on the schedule and the setting for the tour’s key defeat.
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff — where the season ended on a high with a 52-26 win over Wales.
How to follow All Blacks fixtures
Test schedules are confirmed by New Zealand Rugby and published on the official allblacks.com website, usually several months in advance. Kick-off times shown in New Zealand can fall on a different local date for northern-hemisphere and North American matches, so it is worth checking your own time zone. Match tickets are sold through official channels for home Tests, and broadcast coverage in New Zealand is carried by the national rights holder. For a look at how streaming, apps and social media have changed the way supporters keep up, read our overview of the digital rugby fan experience.
Looking ahead to 2026 and the 2027 World Cup
With the 2025 season complete, attention turns to 2026 and, beyond it, the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The lessons of 2025 are clear: New Zealand can beat anyone on their day but must close out the tight Tests they lost, particularly away from home. The Bledisloe Cup is secure and a new generation of players has been blooded, giving Robertson a settled base to build on. For the tournament that remains the ultimate goal, see our guide to the Rugby World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tests did the All Blacks play in 2025, and what was their record?
New Zealand played 13 Tests in 2025 and finished with 10 wins and 3 losses. The losses came against Argentina in Buenos Aires, South Africa in Wellington, and England at Twickenham.
Did the All Blacks win a Grand Slam on the 2025 northern tour?
No. They beat Ireland, Scotland and Wales but lost 33-19 to England at Twickenham, which ended their Grand Slam hopes. The tour finished with three wins from four matches.
Who won the 2025 Rugby Championship?
South Africa retained the title. New Zealand finished second on points difference after splitting their series with the Springboks and losing away to Argentina.
What happened in the France series and why was the Dunedin Test significant?
New Zealand swept the three-Test home series 3-0. The opening 31-27 win in Dunedin was the All Blacks’ 500th men’s Test win, making them the first nation to reach that milestone.
Did the All Blacks keep the Bledisloe Cup in 2025?
Yes. They beat Australia 33-24 in Auckland and 28-14 in Perth for a 2-0 series win, retaining the Bledisloe Cup, which New Zealand has held every year since 2003.
What was the All Blacks’ biggest win of 2025?
Their largest margin was a 52-26 victory over Wales in Cardiff, the final match of the northern tour.