All Blacks Retain Bledisloe Cup Again

New Zealand defeated Australia 31-28 in a closely contested Rugby Championship match, retaining the Bledisloe Cup for the 22nd consecutive year. The All Blacks took an early lead with four tries but struggled in the second half, scoring only a single penalty and having two players sin-binned. Despite a strong comeback from the Wallabies, New Zealand held on with resilient defense. The victory moves New Zealand above Argentina in the Rugby Championship standings, although they remain behind leaders South Africa. Australia, meanwhile, continues to struggle, having lost nine of their last ten games in the championship, including a recent record defeat to Argentina.