New Zealand All Blacks Codexery

1967 Bledisloe Cup Match vs Australia (Sydney)

The Bledisloe Cup: A rivalry defined by streaks, disputed origins, and trans-Tasman pride.

The Bledisloe Cup is an annual rugby union competition between the national teams of Australia's Wallabies and New Zealand's All Blacks that has been contested since the 1930s.

Quick Facts

Competition
Bledisloe Cup

Lore & Background

New Zealand has had the most success, winning the trophy in 2025 for the 53rd time and 22nd in succession (excluding the disputed inaugural competition in 1931), while Australia has won the trophy 12 times.

Reader's Guide

The frequency that the competition is held has varied, as has the number of matches played in each tournament, but it currently consists of an annual two-match series, with the matches counting towards The Rugby Championship.

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