All Blacks beat Wallabies 43-21 for 13th straight Bledisloe win

Summary

New Zealand beat Australia 43-21 at Accor Stadium in Sydney, extending its Bledisloe Cup winning streak over the Wallabies to 13 matches. The defeat was Australia's final home Test of the year and, The Guardian reports, raises concerns for Les Kiss's side with a World Cup on the horizon.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that New Zealand beat Australia 43-21 in Sydney, its 13th straight Bledisloe win, and says the defeat was a second thrashing in a week for the Wallabies.

2. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian's analysis says the 43-21 loss exposed fault lines for Australia and that the gulf between the teams remains large ahead of next year's World Cup.