Head-to-head

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 197–1,057 in Italy’s favour, first met 28 Nov 1979. New Zealand have won the last 19.

Last 10 meetings

• New Zealand11 July 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Wellington17–47
• New Zealand23 Nov 2024 · Autumn Nations Series 2024 · Turin11–29
• New Zealand29 Sept 2023 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2023 · Lyon17–96
• New Zealand6 Nov 2021 · Autumn Nations Series 2021 · Roma9–47
• New Zealand24 Nov 2018 · Tour 2018 · Roma3–66
• New Zealand12 Nov 2016 · Tour 2016 · Roma10–68
• New Zealand17 Nov 2012 · Tour 2012 · Roma10–42
• New Zealand14 Nov 2009 · Tour 2009 · Milan6–20
• New Zealand27 June 2009 · Tour 2009 · Christchurch6–27
• New Zealand8 Sept 2007 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2007 · Marseille14–76

Scores show Italy first.