England Narrowly Loses to NZ in Rugby Opener

England narrowly lost to New Zealand 24-22 in the Autumn Nations Series opener at Twickenham, marking their third consecutive defeat against the All Blacks this year. England appeared set for a victory with a 22-14 lead after Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's try, bolstered by Marcus Smith's penalties. However, Mark Tele'a's second try and a challenging conversion by Damian McKenzie saw New Zealand regain the lead. In the final moments, George Ford missed a penalty and a drop-goal attempt, dashing England's hopes of securing their first home win against New Zealand since 2012. The match, attended by over 80,000 spectators, was filled with thrilling moments despite tactical errors from both sides. Joe Marler's comments on the Haka were soon overshadowed by the on-field drama, which ended in a memorable yet disappointing finish for England.