Here are all the results from the Bledisloe Cup series. More Rugby content. Ian Chadband. Top Searches T20 World Cup Pakistan vs Australia T20 Matthew Wade.
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However, no firm evidence has been produced to support this claim, and the New Zealand Rugby Football Union believe that the first match was when New Zealand toured Australia in Between and it was contested irregularly in the course of rugby tours between the two countries.
New Zealand won it 19 times and Australia four times in this period. A ripping first-half contest turned ugly for the Wallabies after the break in the Auckland rain, with the All Blacks running in four tries in a lethal minute spell. It could have been so different for the Wallabies, who were enterprising and — as promised — physical in a pulsating first half.
At at half-time and with All Blacks back rower Ardie Savea in the sin-bin soon after the break, the Wallabies will rue a wayward line-out deep in opposition territory early in the second half. Turnovers killed the Wallabies' hopes, as twice they threw the ball into the arms of All Blacks players for runaway tries. Noah Lolesio threw a bullet to Rieko Ioane, who opened the try scoring by running 70 metres unchallenged. But sloppiness hurt the Wallabies again, with Lachie Swinton stripped by Mo'unga during another Wallabies' attack.
Five passes and 15 seconds later, Brodie Retallick had the ball over the goal line for a try as the All Blacks engine started to purr. Brute All Blacks strength saw Savea score on 31 minutes, with Mo'unga's conversion pushing the score to and giving the Wallabies a mountain to climb. The visitors were not deterred, with the impressive McDermott going over after a string of messy scrums right on the All Blacks goal line to reduce the deficit to six points.
The battle to influence referee Brendon Pickerill was almost as fierce as the actual contest. All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock complained to Pickerill about the Wallabies claiming territory and his Wallabies counterpart Michael Hooper demanded a yellow card for persistent defensive infringements from the hosts. Hooper got his wish when Savea was sent from the field for 10 minutes shortly after, but the Wallabies could not capitalise on having the extra player on the field.
Sevu Reece claimed Matt To'ouma's pass for a second intercept runaway try, and soon enough, the contest was over. Taylor claimed a double and Will Jordan continued his fine try-scoring form as the All Blacks posted 50 points. Kellaway's consolation try — his second five-pointer of the match — did little to spare Wallabies' blushes, as All Blacks centre David Havili ran in to score his side's eighth try to complete the rout after the full-time siren had sounded.
So, the All Blacks are victorious and they make sure their stranglehold of the Bledisloe Cup — which they've held since — will extend through to at least next year. They scored eight tries to three to make it two wins in a row over the Wallabies this season, with a third clash coming up in Perth as part of The Rugby Championship later this month.
The Eden Park hoodoo continues for the Wallabies, who have not beaten the All Blacks at the Auckland venue since Thanks for your company this evening and we hope you enjoy the remainder of The Rugby Championship. Bye for now! You touch on an excellent point — the All Blacks respect possession and make the most of their attacking opportunities with ball in hand.
David Havili adds the cherry on top, scoring the All Blacks' eighth try after the full-time siren had sounded. The victory makes sure the All Blacks keep the Bledisloe Cup in their trophy cabinet, leaving Wallabies to look to next year for the chance to win it back. What can you say … the All Blacks were in a different class tonight and their second-half display was amazing after they led at the break.
They again showed they are ruthless from counter-attack opportunities, seizing on Wallabies' turnovers to make an impact on the scoreboard. For the Wallabies, there were more than a fair share of missed chances. They were clearly beaten, however they did show fight to play through to full-time. All Blacks penalised for not rolling away at the breakdown, and the Wallabies get a full arm close to the home side's line.
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