LIVE: Wallabies trail All Blacks early in Bledisloe I at Eden Park

Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 5:45 AM
Lachie Grey
by Lachie Grey

LIVE: The Wallabies trail 20-17 in their hunt for a hoodoo-busting win over the All Blacks at Eden Park in Bledisloe I.

Tries to Billy Pollard and Harry Potter are keeping Australia in the fight following early tries to Caleb Clarke, Leroy Carter and Cam Roigard.

Watch the Wallabies tackle the All Blacks live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

The Australians are looking to maintain their spot at the top of the Rugby Championship ladder after a narrow defeat to Argentina.

Tate McDermott and Len Ikitau are among several stars added to the starting side, with the squad motivated for victory in James Slipper's 150th.

Meanwhile, the All Blacks know a win can secure the Bledisloe Cup for another year and extend their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 52 games.

Ardie Savea captains New Zealand with Scott Barrett (shoulder) ruled out, while Cam Roigard, Codie Taylor and Cortez Ratima all return from injury.

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HALF TIME: All Blacks 20 lead Wallabies 17

That's curtains on a thrilling opening half and Australia trail New Zealand by just three points at Eden Park!

Stay tuned for the second half or tune into the broadcast via Channel 9 or Stan Sports.

39' It's Ikitau - again - and Potter scores for Australia!

All Blacks 20-17! Take a bow, Len Ikitau!

Harry Potter comes up with the Wallabies' second try following a sharp build-up of forward attacking phases but it's Ikitau - again - who lays on the try assist.

The Brumbies' centre skipped wider and pulled New Zealand's defence out of position before hitting Potter on a silky line and over the chalk - O'Connor's conversion is through the sticks and Australia trail by just 3 points!

36' Ikitau pilfer puts Australia on front foot

All Blacks 20-10! Another big defensive play from Len Ikitau has put Australia back in New Zealand's red zone!

The midfielder made a clutch pilfer to stop an All Blacks' attack from inside their own 22m and now it's the Wallabies turn to press forward!

Can Australia find another score before half time?

33' Wallabies' lucky penalty sees tide slowly turn

All Blacks 20-10! Just like that, the tide is starting to turn Australia's way.

The Wallabies looked caught short after Nick Frost and Harry Wilson collided, but the penalty instead goes against New Zealand for a tackle off the ball and James O'Connor pumps it downfield to relieve pressure and launch a lineout from halfway.

Australia's attack ends in a New Zealand scrum on the hosts' defensive 22m following a sharp exchange - big hits from Leroy Carter but some promise from Corey Toole in the aerial battle.

31' Billy Pollard scores for Australia!

All Blacks 20-10! The Wallabies have their first five-pointer and Billy Pollard's the man dotting down his first Test try!

Another penalty allowed Australia to plug the corner for an attacking 5m lineout and Tom Hooper set a sharp maul drive that splintered right and towards the sticks, allowing Pollard to scoot over left of the ruck!

James O'Connor adds the extras and the game has a new pulse!

27' Damian McKenzie enters play, Wallabies move forward

All Blacks 20-3! Beauden Barrett is off following an awkward tumble grounding a Harry Potter grubber in-goal and has been replaced by the Chiefs livewire.

Australia immediately press the advantage with James Slipper and Tom Hooper combining for a turnover penalty - the Wallabies now with ball in hand and attacking from a lineout platform in New Zealand's 22m.

25' Cam Roigard scores after Wallabies penalty reversed!

All Blacks 20-3! Australia found themselves back on their own try-line after a penalty against New Zealand for side-entry at the ruck was reversed - and Cam Roigard makes them pay!

The All Blacks were patient in a 10-phase build-up and had advantage up their sleeve when Roigard slipped through a half-gap and over beside the sticks - Beauden Barrett sinks his first conversion of the day and the hosts lead by 17!

20' Lonergan's early wobble after ruck ruckus

All Blacks 13-3! Referee Andrea Piardi has set an interesting precedent after allowing Codie Taylor to play Ryan Lonergan off the ball at the breakdown - and it's yielded results for New Zealand.

Taylor's play saw the All Blacks clear downfield and then force another error from Lonergan at the ruck base. New Zealand now attack from a scrum 30m from Australia's line and they're looking dangerous.

17' Pollard pilfer saves Australia, Lonergan on for debut

All Blacks 13-3! Huge defensive play there from Wallabies hooker Billy Pollard to stop the All Blacks in their tracks.

New Zealand are finding plenty of success from their high ball play to Caleb Clarke but Pollard was up to task at ruck time, latching on and winning a crucial penalty.

Tate McDermott has also come from the field with a leg injury with Ryan Lonergan coming on for his Wallabies debut - huge moment for the Brumbies halfback after four years around the Test set-up.

14' Boomfa! Carter scores All Blacks' second try!

All Blacks 13-3! Weight of territory and possession prove too much for the Wallabies' defence as Leroy Carter crossed for his second Test try!

Great work in the lead-up from Ardie Savea and Cam Roigard to draw defenders before Carter sniped from the ruck base and over the chalk.

Beauden Barrett's conversion attempt pushes wide and the margin is 10 points after 14 minutes.

12' All Blacks press into Wallabies' 22

All Blacks 8-3! The bouncing ball is going New Zealand's way early but Australia are making their hits count - especially captain Harry Wilson, who laid a monster hit on Wallace Sititi.

Max Jorgensen made a strong covering tackle on Leroy Carter down the right edge as well, but the lineout is awarded to the hosts and they lay siege to Australia's line once more!

10' Barrett penalty goal restores five-point buffer

All Blacks 8-3! We're back to a five-point game following a see-sawing exchange.

First, Australia broke upfield via Tate McDermott before a Tupou Vaai pilfer saw the All Blacks return serve and earn a penalty 6m from the sticks.

Beauden Barrett and Ardie Savea opt for the poles with Barrett duly slotting the three.

7' James O'Connor penalty goal opens Australia's account

All Blacks 5-3! The Wallabies hit back via the boot of James O'Connor from a penalty goal dead in front.

Great work in the build-up there from Corey Toole, who helped Australia regather possession and work their way into the All Blacks' defensive 22m.

4' Caleb Clarke scores the opener

All Blacks 5-0! It's the perfect start from New Zealand, who cash in on their first real attacking platform via Clarke down the left wing!

The All Blacks pack sucked in Australia from their maul platform and Will Jordan puts it on a platter for Clarke to dive over inside the left corner post.

Beauden Barrett's conversion is unsuccessful - bouncing off the woodwork - and the All Blacks lead 5-0.

2' All Blacks firing early

It's the hosts throwing punches first here at Eden Park following a short-side break from Ardie Savea.

Cam Roigard was well handled by Max Jorgensen but the All Blacks were playing under penalty advantage and will plug the corner for an early maul drive.

PRE-GAME: Welcome to the Rugby.com.au live blog! It's the biggest day on the Trans-Tasman rugby calendar and we're bringing you blow-by-blow coverage of Bledisloe I from Eden Park.

Remember, you can catch the broadcast on Channel 9 in Australia and via the Stan Sport platform.

Australia and New Zealand have just run out onto the Eden Park turf for anthems and the haka - stay tuned for kick-off at 3:05pm AEST.


ALL BLACKS v WALLABIES TEAMS

ALL BLACKS (15-1): Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Beauden Barrett, Cam Roigard; Wallace Sititi, Ardie Savea (capt), Simon Parker; Tupou Vaa'i, Fabian Holland; Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Peter Lakai, Cortez Ratima, Quinn Tupaea, Damian McKenzie

WALLABIES (15-1): Max Jorgensen; Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Corey Toole; James O'Connor, Tate McDermott; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Nick Frost; Taniela Tupou, Billy Pollard, James Slipper.

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Allan Alaalatoa, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Ryan Lonergan, Tane Edmed, Filipo Daugunu

Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)

Assistant Referees: Matthew Carley (RFU) & Morné Ferreira (SARU)

TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU)

FPRO: Andrew Jackson (RFU)

HOW TO WATCH ALL BLACKS v WALLABIES TODAY

The Wallabies' clash with the All Blacks in Auckland will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 2:00 pm AEST, with the kickoff expected at 3:05 pm AEST.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Nine, with coverage beginning at 2:00 pm.

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