New Zealand beat Australia 50-14 in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park, extending their remarkable unbeaten run at the venue. The All Blacks led 17-14 at half-time, then scored five further tries after the break to pull away.
Jordie Barret delivered a man of the match performance, while Damian McKenzie kicked accurately as New Zealand secured a convincing win over the Wallabies.
The Key Moments
4′: Australia won a penalty after number 2 collapsed the maul. They opted for the lineout, mauled the ball and played a few short phases. The All Blacks defence held firm, and Australia knocked the ball on over the try line.
12′: Roigard kicked for the boot, and Barret collected it beautifully in the air. McKenzie broke the line and found support to his left, and New Zealand scored their first try.
24′: The Wallabies conceded a penalty just outside their 22, and Lonergan swung it to the left of the posts. The All Blacks took the restart on the 22 and cleverly kicked it short into the corner. They retained possession, carried the ball upfield and won a penalty just outside the Wallabies 22.
29′: The All Blacks threw a lineout on the 5-metre line and swung it wide. The Wallabies defence stood strong and forced a knock-on from Will Jordan.
43′: Donaldson kicked a grubber through after Valentini broke the line. Jorgensen was through on goal if he caught it, but Beauden Barret covered superbly, ran the ball out of touch on the 5-metre line.
45′: Roigard launched a massive box kick, and Donaldson collected it. Barret pounced after a perfectly timed tackle, and New Zealand won the penalty.
48′: The All Blacks broke through after quick hands and found themselves in a 2 on 1 situation with a clear run to goal. Lonergan tracked back, made a try-saving interception and kicked the ball away.
Disallowed Try and Late Score
71′: Rieko Ioane lost the ball forward as he placed it after the tackle, so the All Blacks’ sixth try was ruled out.
72′: New Zealand won the ball back after a perfect jackal from Tupaea, and the move ended in a try in the corner.
Next Test
The All Blacks and Wallabies meet again next Saturday, 17 October 2026, in the second Bledisloe Cup Test at the Accor Stadium.