Wallabies stare down Eden Park hoodoo in bid to break 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought
The Australian Wallabies rugby team is preparing for a challenging Bledisloe Cup match against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Despite a historically poor record at the venue, the team is looking to build on recent momentum following a victory over South Africa.
Why it matters
The Bledisloe Cup is a major international rugby rivalry, and the Wallabies are attempting to end a significant losing streak at a venue where they have not won since 1986.
The Wallabies have a woeful record at Eden Park but head into Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash in good form. The Wallabies have a woeful record at Eden Park but head into Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash in good form. Bledisloe Cup Wallabies stare down Eden Park hoodoo in bid to break 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought Australia’s record in Auckland is ugly but the stakes this weekend could be even higher for the home team who are on a three-match losing streak
Jack Snape Fri 9 Oct 2026 00.31 BST Last modified on Fri 9 Oct 2026 05.46 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google E den Park against the All Blacks. It is perhaps the most formidable challenge in rugby union. The last time the home side lost was in 1994, before the pride of New Zealand began their unbeaten run at Auckland’s famous venue. It now stands at 53 Tests.
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