All Blacks Retain Bledisloe Cup With 50-19 Win Over Wallabies
New Zealand's second-half surge ended Australia's Bledisloe Cup hopes at Eden Park, leaving the Wallabies focused on improving their aerial contest before the second Test.
By Hushread Stories, written with AI from 10 outlets · First published 12 Oct 2026 · Chapter 2 of 2
Earlier: All Blacks beat Wallabies 50-19 at Eden Park to retain Bledisloe Cup
In brief
- New Zealand beat Australia 50 to 19 at Eden Park on October 10 to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
- The All Blacks led only 17 to 14 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.
- Australia's defeat extended its Eden Park drought, with the Wallabies last winning at the ground in 1986.
- The result ended Les Kiss' unbeaten run as Wallabies coach and secured New Zealand's 23rd consecutive Cup retention.
- Four All Blacks have been ruled out of the second Test, while Australia targets greater accuracy and urgency.
Timeline · 5 moments
Wallabies target accuracy and urgency in aerial contest
Sydney Morning Herald ↗Four All Blacks ruled out of second Test
World News CNA ↗All Blacks win 50-19 to retain Bledisloe Cup
BBC - Home ↗Australia arrives confident under new coach Les Kiss
Sydney Morning Herald ↗Wallabies keep Suaalii on wing for Eden Park
ABC Australia ↗How it started
Australia arrived at Eden Park hoping to end a 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought. The venue posed a separate challenge: according to ABC Australia, the Wallabies had not won there since 1986.
There was confidence around the visitors under new coach Les Kiss, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on October 9. But New Zealand's record at Auckland's ground was formidable. The Guardian reported that the home side had not lost there since 1994.
How it unfolded
On October 8, Australia kept Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing rather than moving him into the centres. Isaac Henry was named in the centres for the Saturday Test, according to ABC Australia.
The October 10 match was close at halftime. New Zealand led 17-14, according to the BBC, leaving Australia just three points behind at the break.
The second half changed the match decisively. World News CNA described a New Zealand blitz, while L'Équipe reported that the All Blacks were much more clinical and efficient in a fast-paced contest.
New Zealand finished with seven tries and a 50-19 victory. The BBC listed Lakai, Vaai, Roigard, Taylor, Carter, Moorby and Jordan as the home side's try scorers, with McKenzie adding six conversions and a penalty. Wright, Wilson and Nasser scored Australia's three tries.
The defeat also ended Kiss' unbeaten run as Wallabies coach, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Australia's hopes of reclaiming the trophy were over.
Where it stands
The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year, according to The42. Australia's 40-year wait for another win at Eden Park continues.
Attention has shifted to how the Wallabies respond. On October 11, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that Australia identified accuracy and urgency as keys to countering New Zealand's aerial dominance. The All Blacks had convincingly won the contest for kicks at Eden Park.
What to watch
The second Test is due in Sydney the following Saturday, according to The Guardian. The trophy is already decided, but Australia has another opportunity to test its response to the opening defeat.
New Zealand will also need personnel changes: World News CNA reported on October 11 that four All Blacks had been ruled out of the second Test. That coverage does not identify the players or explain their absences.
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