Match flow and key performances
New Zealand rebounded from a shock defeat a week earlier to beat Australia 33-24 in Auckland, sealing the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year. Scrumhalf Cam Roigard, back from injury, scored two tries including the late winner in the 76th minute. The All Blacks extended their unbeaten run at Eden Park to 52 tests, while the Wallabies’ wait for a breakthrough at the venue stretches into a fourth decade. The match swung on breakdown pressure and tactical kicking that steadily tilted territory toward the hosts.

Implications for the Rugby Championship
The result steadies New Zealand’s campaign and relieves pressure on a squad seeking balance between emerging playmakers and veterans. Australia showed improved phase play and line speed but paid for penalties in the red zone. Coaches on both sides flagged selection tweaks ahead of the next window, with fans eyeing whether the Wallabies can convert flashes of attack into full-match consistency. For neutrals, the fixture delivered classic trans-Tasman drama under night lights in front of a roaring crowd.