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Eighteen years of Bledisloe Cup dominance on the line

Eighteen years of dominance over Australia in Bledisloe Cup contests will go on the line at Eden Park on Saturday when the All Blacks take the first step in retaining the trophy on yet another series influenced by the global pandemic.
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We are excited for the challenge - McKellar

Wallabies assistant coach Dan McKellar said the side were excited rather than daunted by having to play the All Blacks on consecutive weekends at Eden Park in the opening games of the Bledisloe Cup.
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All Blacks team named for opening Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia

The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test presented by Steinlager at Eden Park on Saturday 7 August (kick-off 7.05PM).
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Lolesio makes big strides for Australia in 2021

Experienced Australian five-eighths Matt Toomua has given the thumbs up to developing first five-eighths Noah Lolesio ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
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adidas and NZR launch new All Blacks and Black Ferns jerseys

adidas and New Zealand Rugby have today unveiled two stunning, new jerseys for the All Blacks and the Black Ferns, packed with innovative new features and cutting-edge design, resulting in high-performance uniforms fit for the equally high-performing teams.
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Retallick ready and willing for Bledisloe Cup duty

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has had his Test rugby appetiser in the June Tests against Fiji, but Saturday's first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park against Australia marks time for the main course.
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Motivation is high for Bledisloe Cup – Lienert-Brown

Knowing a confident Australian side was preparing to end a long losing sequence in Bledisloe Cup contests, the All Blacks had plenty of motivation for Saturday's first Test in Auckland.
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Two Bledisloe Cup Tests for Eden Park as Rugby Championship sponsor announced

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced Eden Park in Auckland will host back-to-back Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia on Saturday 7 August and Saturday 14 August.
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Wallabies not overawed by Eden Park record

Building on their series win over France, Australia are looking to remove the 35-year Eden Park winless bogey when playing the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday.
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White hopeful of return for Bledisloe Cup

Australia halfback Nic White is hopeful he will be ready for consideration for the first Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
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