AS IT HAPPENED: All Blacks burst clear to claim win over Wallabies in Auckland

Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 7:53 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

RECAP: The All Blacks have run away with a 50-19 victory over the Wallabies in Auckland.

In doing so, they retain the Bledisloe Cup and continue their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 54 games.

Watch every second of the Bledisloe Cup series live and on demand via Stan Sport.

The Wallabies were in the contest at the break, trailing 17-14 after scoring the opening try.

But the All Blacks' class shone through in the second half, securing their 12th straight win over the Wallabies.

The action moves to Sydney next week, with the Wallabies hunting for a response.

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80': Jordan brings up 50

All Blacks 50-19: The All Blacks finish on a high as Will Jordan dives over for the try.

A loose ball in-behind find the boot of Jordan, just winning the race to the ball.

78': Late blow for Segner

All Blacks 43-19: A tough way for the night to end for Anton Segner as he cops friendly fire trying to make a tackle.

The flanker will likely come off for a HIA with a scar to remember.

76': Nasser's consolation try

All Blacks 43-19: Josh Nasser gets his third Test try as the Wallabies look to end on a high.

Going quickly, the Wallabies win a penalty for offside and put it five metres out, allowing the visitors over via the maul.

73': Moorby dives over

All Blacks 43-14: This time, the All Blacks can't be stopped as Josh Moorby dives over in the corner.

Another penalty for holding on puts the All Blacks five metres out, and a blindside move finds the replacement unmarked.

71': All Blacks denied try

All Blacks 38-14: The All Blacks are in a mood right now and find the line once again, but will it stand?

Pasilio Tosi is the latest over the line as the All Blacks keep making significant metres over the advantage line.

However, the TMO has called this up after spotting a slight knock-on from Kyle Preston at the ruck, and the try is struck off.

66': Carter too strong for All Blacks, but at a cost

All Blacks 38-14: Leroy Carter adds to the lead as the All Black winger scores at a cost.

Carter drags the defence over the line after a half break by the hosts, slamming in down.

The winger is left in pain after a hip drop tackle from Rob Valetini, which will be illegal next month.

62': Wallabies struggling for momentum

All Blacks 31-14: The Wallabies just can't get anything going in attack as they look for a fightback.

Tom Wright is complaining about his kick being touched as it goes out on the full and the complaint is very valid - with the call eventually reversed for a Wallabies lineout inside Kiwi territory.

The Wallabies try to hunt the short side, only for the ball to go over the sideline.

58': Wallabies holding on

All Blacks 31-14: The Wallabies are under deep pressure as the All Blacks keep piling on the pressure.

Another knock on stops their momentum for now, but it's all New Zealand. Lachie Shaw and Aidan Ross on for Jeremy Williams and Angus Bell.

55': Taylor furthers All Black lead

All Blacks 31-14: Captain Codie Taylor dives over from close as the All Blacks are on fire right now.

Relentless pressure pays off as the hooker powers his way to the line.

52': All Blacks looking for killer blow

All Blacks 24-14: The All Blacks have found another gear as they again win a high ball to get inside Australia's half.

A knock-on 20 metres out halts their attack, with Massimo De Lutiis on for Allan Alaalatoa.

50': Roigard sneaks over

All Blacks 24-14: Cam Roigard spies the space around the ruck and lights up Eden Park with the five pointer.

The Aussies halt the rolling maul well but the scrumhalf breaks away and strikes for the try.

48': Lonergan saves Aussies for now

All Blacks 17-14: An unreal intercept from Ryan Lonergan stops a certain try after Will Jordan blitzes the defence.

Lonergan gets in behind to snatch the ball but is crunched as he tries to clear his line, giving NZ the lineout seven metres from the line.

46': All Blacks kick pressure delivering

All Blacks 17-14: Again, the All Blacks get a result from the high ball as they get the Wallabies for holding on.

It allows them to kick well inside Australian half as Josh Nasser comes on for Brandon Paenga-Amosa.

Notes from earlier, Len Ikitau has failed his HIA and will not return.

44': Wallabies flip field

All Blacks 17-14: A brutal run from Rob Valetini has the Wallabies on the front foot as the back rower splits the defence from his own 22 and over halfway.

The ball shifts to Ben Donaldson, with his kick in-behind forcing the trailing Kiwi defender to take it over the line five metres away

Unfortunately, the Wallabies mess up their shape at maul time, giving away the penalty.

41': Early break for Jorgensen

All Blacks 17-14: Max Jorgensen does unreal work to break the All Blacks from the kick off as they sneak down the short side.

He finds Tom Wright for the grubber down to New Zealand's line, with the Wallabies good work undone by sloppy defence and a penalty.

HALF TIME: ALL BLACKS 17 - 14 WALLABIES
36': Wilson's crucial five pointer gets Aussies back

All Blacks 17-14: A superb run from Ben Donaldson puts Harry Wilson over the black dot for the try.

Donaldson takes the line on superbly and breaks through the gap, finding his skipper backing up for the try.

33': McKenzie kicks NZ further ahead

All Blacks 17-7: The All Blacks margin goes out to 10 as Damian McKenzie slots it from 20 metres out.

Fraser McReight again gets a steal for naught under penalty advantage, with the Wallabies just caught behind the pace of play.

28': All Blacks building pressure

All Blacks 14-7: The hosts are properly in their groove as they march inside the Wallabies half.

The visitors are pinged for not rolling away and the All Blacks go for the line. Wallabies defence pressure forces the mistake five metres out.

Len Ikitau is off for a HIA, replaced by Harry Potter. Expect Suaalii back into the centres.

24': Rare miss from Lonergan

All Blacks 14-7: An uncharacteristic miss from Ryan Lonergan leaves three points begging.

Lonergan's kick from in front 24 metres out fades to the left after the Wallabies start to build pressure.

20': All Blacks piecing apart Wallabies defence

All Blacks 14-7: The hosts are all over the Wallabies as they keep finding space in defence.

The Wallabies are winning plenty of lineout ball from the Kiwis but are burned again on the counter, with the Kiwis unable to capitalise as the grubber from the loose pass goes over the sideline

16': Another strike for New Zealand

All Blacks 14-7: The All Blacks go bang bang as they again breach the Aussie defence for Tupou Vaa'i to score.

The Kiwis work from inside their 22 to create space in defence, eventually working over the Aussie defence to find the space for the flanker to score.

13': Lakai responds for All Blacks

7-all: Just like that, the All Blacks respond as Peter Lakai finishes off close to the game.

Jordie Barrett wins the high ball back and the hosts move quickly, Damian McKenzie breaking through the disjointed defence to draw the fullback for the flanker to strike.

10': Mistakes early from both sides

Wallabies 7-0: The nerves showing for both teams as the All Blacks put the kick off dead.

The Wallabies respond by kicking the ball out on the full comfortably, but steal the Kiwi lineout to gain territory.

7': Wright on the money for opener

Wallabies 7-0: A stellar move from the Aussies delivers the opener for Tom Wright.

Another advantage for the Wallabies as they spread wide and a special tap on ball from Ben Donaldson puts Max Jorgensen into space, finding Wright who squares up and scores.

5': Costly error for Wallabies

The Wallabies can't convert their golden field position as they drop it at the line.

A rare mistake from Len Ikitau as the visitors are just caught in two minds close to the try line.

3': Early chance Australia

The Aussies turn down three points and kick for the line after the All Blacks are caught offside.

Ben Donaldson puts it eight metres out as the Wallabies earn another penalty for collapsing the maul.

KICK OFF

Ben Donaldson gets the game underway as the All Blacks safely take the kick-off on their 22.

The Kiwis knock on an early clearing kick from Cam Roigard, and Australia feed the scrum 35 metres out from the hosts' line.

ALL BLACKS 50

Tries: Lakai, Vaa'i, Roigard, Taylor, Carter, Moorby, Jordan

Cons: McKenzie 6/7

Pens: McKenzie 1/1

WALLABIES 19

Tries: Wright, Wilson, Nasser

Cons: Lonergan 2/2, Meredith 0/1

Pens: Lonergan 0/1


PRE GAME
T-2 MIN TO GO: Challenge accepted

The All Blacks' passion on full display as they accept the haka.

Rieko Ioane leads the haka, with the Wallabies staying stoic as the All Blacks go to their trusty Kapa o Pango with full gesture at the end.

Reports from the ground of a swirling wind, with potential rain clouds in the distance.

T-5 MIN TO GO: Anthems underway

The anthems are underway as the teams run out onto the field.

A traditional welcome greets both sides, with the Wallabies receiving a frosty reception as they walk out onto the field, as expected.

There's a path of gold in the crowd but it's significantly outnumbered by the home crowd, who deliver a powerful anthem.

T-20 MIN TO GO: Reunion for Dave Rennie

An early reunion for All Blacks coach Dave Rennie as he chats with former skipper Michael Hooper, speaking about the feeling of coaching against the Wallabies

"As I've said, it's not about me, but there's so much interest, and the expectations are high, so we're embracing it."

Ironically, Rennie is the last Wallabies coach to win against the Kiwis, a 24-22 win in Brisbane.

T-30 MIN TO GO: Warm-ups ongoing

Both teams are going through their paces on the Eden Park deck as the crowd builds.

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto echoes Harry Wilson's sentiment around the positive week, feeding off the energy of the big support for the hosts.

T-50 MIN TO GO: A word from the skipper

Harry Wilson speaking to Michael Hooper via Stan Sport:

"It's been a great week's prep and we're really excited. It's go time. We don't want to take a backwards step tonight. We're in enemy territory against a very good opposition so we're stepping up to the battle.

"This rivalry is massive and every chance to play in it is really important and we want to do Australia proud."

Hooper's final words to Wilson sum up the nation's feeling: "Australia is behind you."

T-60 MIN TO GO: No changes

At this stage, both teams will go into the game as announced on Thursday.

The focus for the Wallabies will be on new centre combo Len Ikitau and Isaac Henry, with Henry reuniting with his fellow Brisbane Boys College alumni.

For the All Blacks, the move of Damian McKenzie to 10 has made plenty of headlines, operating the dual-playmaker axis with Beauden Barrett at fullback.

WELCOME

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Wallabies clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park.

The Aussies enter as comfortable underdogs with the bookies and pundits but there's a sense of confidence around this team as they ride a six game unbeaten streak.

But defeating the All Blacks at Eden Park is as hard as it gets, with the full-house sign going up in the last 48 hours.

Conditions are forecast to be dry for now, although a chance of some showers towards the last stages of the game.

ALL BLACKS v WALLABIES TEAMS

ALL BLACKS (15-1): Beauden Barrett; Will Jordan, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Leroy Carter; Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard; Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Tupou Vaa'i; Josh Lord, Scott Barrett; Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor (capt), Ethan De Groot.

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, George Bower, Pasilio Tosi, Shannon Frizell, Anton Segner, Kyle Preston, Rieko Ioane, Josh Moorby

WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Isaac Henry, Len Ikitau, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii; Ben Donaldson, Ryan Lonergan; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Jeremy Williams, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto; Allan Alaalatoa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell.

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Aidan Ross, Massimo De Lutiis, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Tate McDermott, Declan Meredith, Harry Potter.

Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU)

Assistant Referees: Luke Pearce (RFU) & Damian Schneider (UAR)

TMO: Mike Adamson (SRU) 

FPRO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)

HOW TO WATCH ALL BLACKS v WALLABIES

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

Coverage will be live on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 4:00 pm AEDT

The game will also be shown on free-to-air on the Nine Network across Channel 9 (QLD, WA) and 9Gem (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA), with coverage also set to start at 4:00 pm AEDT

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