The All Blacks’ victory over the Wallabies on Saturday ensured the Bledisloe Cup remains in New Zealand for the 12th successive year.
Daniel Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as they beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash.
In the heady glow of the Olympics, it may have escaped general notice that a new international rugby tournament begins on August 18.
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/ 30 October 2010
Winger James O’Connor scored a last-minute try and drilled the conversion to give Australia a thrilling 26-24 victory over New Zealand.
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/ 29 October 2009
The All Blacks and the Wallabies have plenty of pride to play for in the year’s final Bledisloe Cup clash here on Saturday.
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/ 13 October 2009
Stirling Mortlock and Matt Giteau have pledged their support for new captain Rocky Elsom and said there was no rift within the Wallabies squad.
The Wallabies were their own worst enemies and played ”brain dead” in their Tri-Nations’ loss to the All Blacks, the Australian media said on Monday.
The Wallabies and the All Blacks walk the plank in Saturday’s Test with the loser virtually surrendering any hope of winning this year’s Tri-Nations.
Australia handed Rocky Elsom a daunting comeback assignment, calling up the flanker for the crunch Tri-Nations clash against the All Blacks.
Flyhalf Dan Carter will return to play for the All Blacks against the Wallabies on Saturday, after a nine month injury layoff.
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/ 1 November 2008
New Zealand came from behind to beat Australia 19-14 in their Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong on Saturday.