18/10/2024
Here are a few things to know about the Bledisloe Cup, which wraps up the 2024 edition with the All Blacks vs. Australia on Sept. 28.
The All Blacks Have Already Won The 2024 Bledisloe Cup
Although they’ve only played once so far, the All Blacks already have secured the Bledisloe Cup this season.
The teams used to play three times a year, but due to schedule restrictions, the nations only play twice a year. That means Australia will not be able to win the Bledisloe Cup this year because the Wallabies lost the first match.
When Was The First All Blacks Vs. Australia Rugby Match
The first match was in 1903 in Sydney, Australia, and it was New Zealand taking the win 22-3. The first Australia win came in 1910, also in Sydney.
How Many Times Have The All Blacks Beaten Australia Rugby?
The All Blacks have dominated the rivalry. In 177 matches, the All Blacks are 124-8-45 against the Wallabies.
What’s The Longest Bledisloe Cup Winning Streak?
From 1968 to 1978, New Zealand beat Australia 10 straight times. Australia snapped the losing streak in the Bledisloe Cup on Sept. 9, 1978 with a 30-16 win in Auckland.
New Zealand can get closer to matching that number in 2024 with one more win that would put the current winning streak at nine matches.
How Many Points Have Been Scored In The Bledisloe Cup?
The All Blacks have scored 3,959 points, while Australia has managed 2,591.
When Was The Last Time Australia Rugby Beat New Zealand?
The Wallabies beat New Zealand on Nov. 7, 2020 in the 2020 TriNations Series. The last winning streak against New Zealand came from 2000-2001 when Australia won three matches in a row.
