In their last defeat in Cape Town, the All Blacks failed to score a try for the first time in six years. The All Blacks have claimed 24 tries from seven tests this year, including four in the loss to the Springboks at Ellis Park and seven against Fiji in San Diego,

By Priscilla Jepchumba New Zealand held on to a narrow win in Sydney against Australia. Despite a thrilling comeback from the hosts, New Zealand continued its d

The All Blacks led 21-0 after 15 minutes but faltered badly in the second half, only just holding on with 13 men at one point to beat Australia 31-28 in the first Bledisloe Cup test.

The All Blacks lost starting fullback Beauden Barrett to illness before kickoff but they came out firing in Sydney with 28 first half points.

The 29-year-old has largely been unchallenged for the No 10 jersey.

The All Blacks took a commanding 28-14 lead into the break and, despite Australia storming back into contention, held on to retain Bledisloe Cup, a trophy they have owned since 2003.