It wasn't quite to be for England today as they pushed New Zealand to the limit in an enthralling contest between two well-matched sides.

The second Test in this two-match series is at Eden Park in Auckland next Saturday, which is also an 08:05 BST kick-off.

Full match commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds and of course we'll be bringing you minute-by-minute live text updates.

After that one it promises to be another unmissable affair.

There's also the small matter of world champions South Africa hosting Six Nations winners Ireland this afternoon at 16:00 BST.

Follow all the action from Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria with the BBC's live coverage.

That's certainly one not to miss.

There's still plenty of rugby to come today of course.

Live text and commentary of Wales v Australia has already started and you can follow all the action here.

Warren Gatland's side are aiming to create history by becoming the first Wales team to beat the Wallabies in Australia for 55 years.

Both teams are in desperate need of a win in a game which is now expected to kick off at 10:55 BST - ten minutes later than scheduled.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson on Sky Sports:

"It was a hell of an arm wrestle. We didn't get our kick-game right. It was a bit of a grind but we got there.

"The scrum was immense and won a couple of vital penalties.

"That's our first hit of the year and we're on a pretty steep learning curve so it's good to start with a win.

"We've tried to keep it simple but we didn't quite deal with their line speed so we learned a lot there for next week."

England head coach Steve Borthwick on Sky Sports:

"It was a game of fine margins, two tries apiece and nothing much in it all. It was a real arm wrestle.

"Immense credit to NZ for taking their chances and getting over the line in the end.

"The New Zealand bench was very good and played a very smart second half.

"We'll take all the learnings and maximise every day next week."

After that narrow defeat, England's winless streak in New Zealand goes on. They have another shot at ending the unwanted run next Saturday.

• 14 June 2003: England won 15-13 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington
• 12 June 2004: New Zealand won 36-3 at Carisbrook, Dunedin
• 19 June 2004: New Zealand won 36-12 at Eden Park, Auckland
• 14 June 2008: New Zealand won 37-20 at Eden Park
• 21 June 2008: New Zealand won 44-12 at AMI Stadium, Christchurch
• 07 June 2014: New Zealand won 20-15 at Eden Park
• 14 June 2014: New Zealand won 28-27 at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
• 21 June 2014: New Zealand won 36-13 at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
• 6 July 2024: New Zealand won 16-15 at Forsyth Barr Stadium

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New Zealand captain Scott Barrett on Sky Sports: "I am proud of the group to come together in 10 days and play a sharp England side.

"That was a reminder what Test rugby is all about. There were arm wrestles everywhere and different levels of pressure.

"We adapted pretty well to drive back into it and just get our noses in front."

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England lock Maro Itoje on Sky Sports:

"Our scrum probably wasn't good enough second half and we probably gave the ball away too easily.

"It was a good effort but we need to be better.

"We raised the intensity at the start of the second half but a few inaccuracies slipped into our game and allowed the All Blacks back into it.

"Every game is something to learn from. We'll lick our wounds and learn from our mistakes. This will be an invaluable experience.

"We'll relish the opportunity to go again next week."

England captain Jamie George on Sky Sports: "I'm incredibly proud of the way we attacked. Not many teams come to New Zealand and do that.

"Scrum and breakdown are two areas we need look at and we'll do a lot of work to make sure we're better next week.

"We wanted to make people at home proud and I think we did that tonight. It was a match decided by very fine margins.

"We've got to learn fast and will prepare as best we can. There'll be a few sore bodies but it will be a really exciting week for us."

Ian Jones
Former New Zealand international on BBC Radio 5 Live

I can start to breathe a bit now. We’re now going to Eden Park where the All Blacks have not lost since 1994. England know they can match the All Blacks with strength, speed and skill.

Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live

Had Marcus Smith kicked two more goals then they would probably have got the win.

They had a chance to win this first game and you rarely get it in the second in New Zealand.

There was a huge sigh of relief from their head coach Scott Robertson after seeing his side scrap for a one-point win.

England will rue that but on the plus side so many of the 23 players are young and up-and-coming.

I think England are going to be force over the next few years.

Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live

Signs that England are really at the top table of world rugby but they will feel this is one that has slipped by.

So close yet so far as New Zealand edge it.

What a Test match that was.

England came so close to a historic win in New Zealand but the All Blacks just about did enough to take the win.

The good news is we get to watch it all again next week!

It's all over.

New Zealand win it by the narrowest of margins.

New Zealand turnover!

Dalton Papalii is the man taking the congratulations.

He's won them the game.

England have to score here.

Last attack of the game.

Penalty England!

And they can kick into the New Zealand half for the first time in a while.

This is it.

Oh wow!

Damian McKenzie is timed-out!

I've only ever seen that once before with Owen Farrell.

He didn't even start his run-up!

How big a moment could that be?

Ian Jones
Former New Zealand international on BBC Radio 5 Live

The big difference in the last 30 minutes is the All Blacks have played for territory in England's half.

The All Blacks are coming again in England's half.

The visitors still stand firm but it's a penalty!

Alex Coles penalised for a no arms tackle and Damian McKenzie points to the sticks.