Bledisloe Cup Facts: What To Know About All Blacks Vs. Australia Rugby
Bledisloe Cup Facts: What To Know About All Blacks Vs. Australia Rugby
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 2024 Bledisloe Cup finishes at 3 a.m. ET on Sept. 28 at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, as the All Blacks try to continue their run of success against one of their oldest rivals.
For Australia, a win will mean finishing the season with as many wins as New Zealand in The Rugby Championship after a somewhat disastrous summer season for the squad.
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But the Bledisloe Cup is more than just table placement for The Rugby Championship. It’s for bragging rights in the Southern Hemisphere among the Pacific countries.
The Bledisloe Cup was established in 1932 and has been dominated by New Zealand since the turn of the century.
Here are some Bledisloe Cup facts to know:
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.
How To Watch All Blacks Vs. Australia Rugby
The Rugby Championship will be streaming in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
That includes games from Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.
Match replays, highlights and more will be on both platforms.
New Zealand Vs. Australia Rugby Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 3 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand.
New Zealand World Rugby Ranking
The All Blacks are ranked No. 3 in the world with 88.70 points.
Australia World Rugby Ranking
Australia is ranked No. 10 in the world with 79.32 points.
New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Schedule 2024
- Saturday, July 6 - New Zealand All Blacks 16, England 15
- Saturday, July 13 - New Zealand All Blacks 24, England 17
- Friday, July 19 - New Zealand All Blacks 47, Fiji 5
- Saturday, August 10 - New Zealand 30, Argentina 38
- Saturday, August 17 - New Zealand All Blacks 42, Argentina 10
- Saturday, August 31 - Springboks 31, New Zealand 27
- Saturday, September 7 - Springboks 18, New Zealand 12
- Saturday, September 21 - Wallabies 28, New Zealand All Blacks 31
- Saturday, September 28 - New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia - 3:05 a.m. ET
- Friday, October 25 - Japan vs. New Zealand All Blacks - TBD
- Saturday, November 2 - England vs. New Zealand All Blacks - 11:10 a.m. ET
- Friday, November 8 - Ireland vs. New Zealand All Blacks - 3:10 p.m. ET
- Saturday, November 16 - France vs. New Zealand All Blacks - 3:10 p.m. ET
- Saturday, November 23 - Italy vs. New Zealand All Blacks - 3:10 p.m. ET
Australia Wallabies Rugby Schedule 2024
- Saturday, July 6 - Australia Wallabies 25, Wales 16
- Saturday, July 13 - Australia Wallabies 36, Wales 28
- Saturday, July 20 - Australia Wallabies 40, Georgia 29
- Saturday, August 10 - Australia 7, Springboks 33
- Saturday, August 17 - Wallabies 12, South Africa Springboks 30
- Saturday, August 31 - Argentina 19, Wallabies 20
- Saturday, September 7 - Argentina 67, Australia 27
- Saturday, September 21 - Wallabies 28, New Zealand All Blacks 31
- Saturday, September 28 - New Zealand All Blacks vs. Wallabies - 3:05 a.m. ET
- Saturday, November 9 - England vs. Wallabies - 10:10 a.m. ET
- Sunday, November 17 - Wales vs. Wallabies - 11:10 a.m. ET
- Sunday, November 24 - Scotland vs. Wallabies - 8:40 a.m. ET
- Saturday, November 30 - Ireland vs. Wallabies - 10:10 a.m. ET
World Rugby Rankings 2024
- Ireland, 92.12
- South Africa, 91.77
- New Zealand, 88.70
- France, 86.96
- England, 85.40
- Argentina, 84.30
- Scotland, 82.82
- Italy, 78.98
- Fiji, 79.64
- Australia, 79.32
- Wales, 76.04
- Georgia, 74.10
- Samoa, 72.68
- Japan, 73.31
- Portugal, 70.61
- Tonga, 68.12
- Uruguay, 67.39
- Spain, 66.29
- USA, 67.70
- Romania, 62.62
The Rugby Championship 2024 Fixtures
August 10
August 17
August 31
September 7
September 21
September 28
- New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia - 3:05 a.m. ET
- South Africa Springboks vs. Argentina - 11 a.m. ET
Where To Watch Rugby Internationals 2024?
In the USA, FloRugby will broadcast some of the best international rugby fixtures of 2024.
South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and England will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2024?
The Rugby Championship will be streaming in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Match replays, highlights and more will be on both platforms.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In the United States On FloRugby
FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.