The Kiwis are holding off pointing the finger at the officials for denying them a famous Hull victory

New Zealand have lost 18-16 in the opening test of their England tour, to remain winless in their five matches at the venue.

The Kiwis conceded a penalty try shortly before halftime, after the video referee ruled captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak stopped a tackle by diving in with his knees.

But coach Michael Maguire says they can't look at that alone.

He says it's all part of the game, and they have to play what else happens in the game.

He says they can take a lot out of it.

The second of three tests is next Sunday in Liverpool.