New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Latest updates as All Blacks battle Wallabies in first Bledisloe Cup clash
This is Australia’s best shot at the Bledisloe Cup in years – but beware an All Blacks side with a ‘point to prove’
It could be a fascinating clash in Auckland, with the Wallabies buoyed by their showing against South Africa but entering the All Blacks’ fortress. Can they claim back the cup?
Harry Latham-Coyle10 October 2026 05:20
Barrett brothers return as All Blacks make fly-half call for Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia
Scott and Beauden Barrett have been recalled to the New Zealand side to take on Australia in the first of back-to-back Bledisloe Cup clashes, with Damian McKenzie stationed at fly half in the absence of Ruben Love and Richie Mo’unga.
Love will miss the remainder of the year due to injury and has been joined on the sidelines by Mo’unga, who suffered a small tear in his calf on Tuesday and has been ruled out of both games against the Wallabies.
Harry Latham-Coyle10 October 2026 05:10
New Zealand vs Australia LIVE
A busy year of international action for the All Blacks continues with the first of back-to-back Bledisloe Cup clashes with Australia. New Zealand have held the trans-Tasman prize since 2002 – but could this be the year their supremacy comes to an end?
Kick off at Eden Park is at 7.10am BST.
Harry Latham-Coyle9 October 2026 12:18
