RESURGENT WALLABIES EYE FIRST BLEDISLOE CUP TRIUMPH IN 23 YEARS LIVE ON STAN SPORT
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8 October 2026 - The Wallabies’ bid to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in 23 years begins as Les Kiss’ in-form side takes on the All Blacks at Eden Park this Saturday from 4:00pm AEDT, live and in 4K on Stan Sport and live on 9Gem and 9Now.
Australia heads across the Tasman riding a six match unbeaten streak, its longest since the historic charge to the Rugby World Cup 2015 final, with an opportunity to cap a remarkable resurgence by ending one of Australian sport’s longest waits for trans-Tasman silverware.
The two-match Bledisloe Cup series then heads to Sydney for a blockbuster finale on Saturday 17 October from 3:00pm AEDT, where the Wallabies will look to make home advantage count in their final clash with the All Blacks on Australian soil this year. The match will headline a landmark quadruple header alongside the Wallaroos, and Australian Men’s and Women’s Sevens.
Injury, suspensions and overseas commitments have sparked a reshuffle in the Australian team. In the only change to the starting fifteen that defeated South Africa in Perth, Brisbane junior Isaac Henry will step into the centres, while Massimo De Lutiis, Josh Nasser, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Champion de Crespigny, and Declan Meredith will bring fresh energy to a revamped bench.
The All Blacks arrive home under pressure following a challenging series loss to South Africa, adding further intrigue to Saturday’s opening test. Head coach Dave Rennie will face his former side for the first time since his abrupt departure from the Wallabies before Rugby World Cup 2023.
Stan Sport rugby experts and Wallabies legends Michael Hooper and Matt Burke will lead the coverage live on the ground from Eden Park. They will be joined by former Wallabies Justin Harrison and Tim Horan, dual international Allana Ferguson, alongside Sean Maloney and Michael Atkinson.
A demanding Bledisloe Cup series serves as the ultimate launching pad before the Wallabies journey to the Northern Hemisphere for the continuation of the Nations Championship on November 9 in London.
Coverage of both Bledisloe Cup matches will also be available live and free on Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Now.
WALLABIES 2026 FIXTURES:
ALL BLACKS V WALLABIES - SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER FROM 4:00PM AEDT
WALLABIES V ALL BLACKS - SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER FROM 3:00PM AEDT
ENGLAND V WALLABIES - MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER FROM 1:30AM AEDT
SCOTLAND V WALLABIES - MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER FROM 1:30AM AEDT
WALES V WALLABIES - SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER FROM 6:30AM AEDT
Hamish Birt
Head of Sport Communications & PR
Hamish.Birt@stan.com.au
Bec Simpson
Publicist - Sport, Stan
bec.simpson@stan.com.au
October 8, 2026