In a match that was billed as close and a battle of the 10's. It was Dan Carter and New Zealand who came out on top as he was at the heart of every New Zealand attack and strong in defence. The Kiwis punished any small Australian errors and went into the break leading 17-0 thanks to tries from Ma'a Nonu and Keven Mealamu plus the boot of Carter. The second period and Australia … [Read more...]
Team news New Zealand v Australia
Here are the teams for the Bledisloe Cup-Investec Tri Nations Test on Saturday 6 August at: Eden Park, Auckland 08:35 live on SkySports2. Both teams are still without some star players, although Australia have kept the same XV who beat South Africa a fortnight ago. However, back in the 22 for the game is halfback Luke Burgess after a broken hand. Graham Henry has made seven … [Read more...]
All Blacks unbeaten – Australia 22-23 New Zealand
New Zealand continued their winning run in 2010 but with the narrowest of victories in Sydney. Like the Springboks before them they came from 22-9 down to record this win. Australia will be a real force in World Rugby if they can just string an 80 minute performance together. Piri Weepu opened the scoring and then Australia scored through O'Conner and Ashley-Cooper to go in to … [Read more...]
Australia v New Zealand Teams for Bledisloe Cup match
The Qantas Wallabies and New Zealand teams to meet in the Bundaberg Rum, Investec, Tri Nations Series and Bledisloe Cup at ANZ Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 11 September, 11:00 kick off live on SkySports1. Have been announced. Lachie Turner comes in for the injured Drew Mitchell as the only change to the Qantas Wallabies starting 15 that has been announced for Saturday nights … [Read more...]
New Zealand win Bledisloe Cup – New Zealand 20-10 Australia
New Zealand took a big step closer to a 10th Tri-Nations title after a hard-fought win over Australia in Christchurch. Although Australia had the majority of possession and territory it was the All Blacks who opened the scoring through Mils Muliainas early try, but Kurtley Beales solo effort levelled it. Conrad Smith restored the All Blacks advantage and with Carter converting … [Read more...]