Wallabies blown away by All Blacks blitz as Bledisloe Cup misery extends to 24th year
The All Blacks defeated the Wallabies 50-19 at Eden Park, extending their Bledisloe Cup winning streak to 24 years. Despite a competitive start, the Wallabies were overwhelmed by New Zealand's second-half performance.
Why it matters
The result reinforces New Zealand's long-standing dominance in international rugby and highlights the ongoing struggles of the Australian national team.
Peter Lakai breaks a tackle on the way to scoring a try for the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test victory against the Wallabies at Eden Park in Auckland. Photograph: Joshua Devenie/AAP Peter Lakai breaks a tackle on the way to scoring a try for the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test victory against the Wallabies at Eden Park in Auckland. Photograph: Joshua Devenie/AAP Bledisloe Cup Wallabies blown away by All Blacks blitz as Bledisloe Cup misery extends to 24th year New Zealand 50-19 Australia to continue unbeaten run at Eden Park
Les Kiss’s side start bright but given reality check in second half
Prefer the Guardian on Google New Zealand preserved rugby’s established hierarchy with a 50-19 blowout victory over Australia that secures the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th year and pushes the All Blacks’ unbeaten run over the Wallabies at Eden Park into a fifth decade.
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