New Zealand defeat Australia to retain the Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand defeated Australia 50-19 at Eden Park in Auckland to retain the Bledisloe Cup, BBC News and The Guardian reported. BBC News reported that the score was 17-14 to New Zealand at half-time before the hosts scored five tries after the break to secure the win. The Guardian described the result as a blowout victory for the home side. [1][2][3]

Outlets differed slightly on the length of New Zealand's winning streaks. BBC News and Wikipedia reported that New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year, while The Guardian stated it was for a 24th year. BBC News and live reporting from The Guardian both noted that the All Blacks extended their unbeaten Test streak at Eden Park to 54 matches, though another report in The Guardian placed the streak at 56 Tests. [1][2][3][11]

According to BBC News, New Zealand's tries were scored by Peter Lakai, Tupou Vaa'i, Cam Roigard, Codie Taylor, Leroy Carter, Josh Moorby and Will Jordan, with kicker McKenzie contributing conversions and penalties. The defeat was the 12th straight loss for the Wallabies against New Zealand, live coverage in The Guardian reported. [1][3]

The All Blacks represent New Zealand in men's rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The Bledisloe Cup is an annual competition between New Zealand and Australia that has been contested since the 1930s. ABC News Australia reported that the All Blacks have not lost to the Wallabies at Eden Park since 1954, with Australia winning there only four times in total, most recently 40 years ago. [4][10][11]