Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in 47-17 win over Italy

In a historic performance at a sold-out Wellington stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2026, wing Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become the All Blacks’ all-time leading try-scorer, powering New Zealand to a 47-17 victory over Italy in the Nations Championship. The match saw the home side overcome a shaky start to score seven tries and secure their second consecutive win under new head coach Dave Rennie.

Italy stunned the hosts early, with center Tommaso Menoncello scoring just three minutes into the game after breaking through a tackle, giving the visitors a 7-0 lead. New Zealand responded through lock Sam Darry, leveling the scores. A penalty kick put Italy back in front before Jordan crossed for his first try just before halftime, sending the All Blacks into the break with a narrow 14-10 advantage after a disjointed first half.

The momentum shifted decisively in the third quarter. Substitute wing Josh Moorby, making his Test debut, set up tries for scrum-half Cam Roigard and prop Ethan De Groot in the opening minutes of the second half. Jordan then added two more tries in quick succession, the second of which marked his 50th Test try in just his 56th appearance, moving him past...