Welsh rugby fans were "fizzing off their heads" on Saturday night after ending 73 years of hurt against New Zealand in an epic Nations Championship encounter.

The match at the Principality Stadium ended 35-28 to the hosts as the All Blacks' run of 34 successive victories against Wales - dating back to 1953 - came to a juddering halt in Cardiff.

Wales fans were left stunned by a result that came just a week on from having to grind out a win against Japan.

Celebrities were also quick to congratulate the team with Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones sharing her disbelief in an Instagram post.

Three times Wales led by 14 points, and for the first time in history they scored five tries against New Zealand, but ultimately it was heroic defensive work that denied the visitors.

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie made eight changes from the side that swept past Scotland in their previous Nations Championship game.

But the approach backfired spectacularly after a brilliant performance sparked astonishing scenes in Cardiff.

Darren Williams lives abroad but comes home once a year to visit his family in Wales.

He came to Caernarfon Rugby Club to watch the match and said the result was "excellent".

"I hope they can continue like this and keep moving forward," he said.

"The atmosphere was excellent and very enthusiastic."

Daron Owens said she was "really glad" to be at the rugby club to witness such a brilliant performance.

"It was great to see everyone so proud. Everyone was cheering so loudly, it was a really positive place to be."

One fan pitch side at Principality Stadium said they had waited "73 years to be at this game", adding that they were in "total shock but absolutely delighted".

Celebrities and politicians were also quick to pay tribute to the team for their heroics on the field.

Gavin and Stacey star Jones shared her sheer delight in an Instagram video, with the actor looked visibly stunned following the incredible win over New Zealand.

Welsh politicians have also come forward to congratulate the team, including First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth.

"This has been decades in the making. Huge congratulations to you all," he wrote on Facebook.

"You should all be proud."

Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock said he managed to watch the final part of the game after speaking at the Welsh Labour conference in Llandudno.

"After 73 years we've finally beaten the All Blacks! Can barely believe what I've just witnessed," he said.