**Late Tele’a Try and Ford's Missed Kicks Leave England Heartbroken as New Zealand Prevail** In a thrilling encounter during the opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series, New Zealand edged out England with a narrow 24-22 victory. The match, held in front of over 80,000 passionate fans at a newly-renamed stadium, was a showcase of high stakes and intense competition, but ultimately ended in disappointment for the home side. England, under the guidance of coach Steve Borthwick, were eager to reclaim the Hillary Shield after suffering a 2-0 defeat in the summer series against the All Blacks. However, they once again found themselves unable to secure a decisive win. A late penalty attempt from George Ford struck the post, and in a dramatic finish, Ford's drop goal attempt on the final play of the game also went awry, denying England their first home victory over New Zealand in 12 years. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with England coming close to achieving a morale-boosting win but ultimately falling short in the closing moments.