Most consecutive international rugby union matches unbeaten in a calendar year

The most consecutive international rugby union matches a Test side has gone unbeaten in a calendar year is 14 and was achieved by New Zealand from 8 June to 24 November 2013. Not only were New Zealand unbeaten, they won all 14 matches played to achieve a 100% record. In 2003 England won more games (16) but were not unbeaten, having lost one match. The full record of the All–Blacks is:

• June 8: beat France 23–13 at Eden Park, Auckland.

• June 15: beat France 30–0 at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch.

• June 22: beat France 24–9 at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth.

• August 17: beat Australia 47–29 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

• August 24: beat Australia 27–16 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

• September 7: beat Argentina 28–13 at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton.

• September 14: beat South Africa 29–15 at Eden Park, Auckland.

• September 28: beat Argentina 33–15 at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata, Buenos Aires.

• October 5: beat South Africa 38–27 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

• October 19: beat Australia 41–33 at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

• November 2: beat Japan 54–6 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo.

• November 9: beat France 26–19 at Stade de France, Paris.

• November 16: beat England 30–22 at Twickenham, London.

• November 24: beat Ireland 24–22 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin.