Coverage dated October 10, 2026

All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup

Headline from BBC News

New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year as they power past Australia to extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park.

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Reports & sources

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The Guardian
New Zealand v Australia: Bledisloe Cup rugby union international – live (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 10, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Updates as the All Blacks welcome the Wallabies to Eden Park Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Out come the Wallabies into the arena. The response, as you might expect, is muted. The Eden Park floodlights are starting to take effect as a beautiful evening transitions into a gloaming.
Philadelphia Inquirer
New Zealand beats Australia 50-19 to retain the Bledisloe Cup (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 10, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
New Zealand has alleviated some of the gloom that gathered after its recent series loss in South Africa by beating Australia 50-19 in the first of two rugby tests to retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 24th year
BBC News
All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup (opens BBC News)
Published Oct 10, 2026
BBC News's feed description
New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year as they power past Australia to extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park.