Barbarians v New Zealand was a 1973 rugby union match between the Barbarians and New Zealand. It was played as part of the 1972–73 New Zealand tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America. The game is considered to be one of the best rugby union matches ever played; it featured what has been described as "the greatest try ever", scored by Gareth Edwards. The Barbarians won the game 23–11. It was also the first time New Zealand lost to the Barbarians.