The 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup is finally here, as one of world rugby's most fierce rivalries is once more put to the test.
Across two games, Australia and New Zealand will play for trans-Tasman bragging rights, with the former hoping to claim a series win for the first time in over 20 years.
With each team getting one home game, and with the Rugby World Cup coming into view, this year's Bledisloe Cup will have more than just bragging rights up for grabs.
Is the Bledisloe Cup on free-to-air TV in Australia?
Yes, the 2023 Bledisloe Cup will be shown live on free-to-air TV, broadcast on Channel 9.
Game 1 of the Beldisloe Cup, held on Saturday, July 29, will be broadcast from 7:30 pm AEST, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 pm AEST.
How to watch or stream Australia vs New Zealand
In Australia, the first game of the 2023 Bledisloe Cup will be broadcast on Channel 9 and can be streamed on 9Now as well as on Stan Sport.
In New Zealand, the game can be seen on SKY Sports and can be streamed on Sky Sports Now.
| TV | Channel 9 (AU) SKY NZ (NZ) |
| Stream | Stan Sport (AU) 9Now (AU) Sky Sports Now (NZ) |
Who holds the Bledisloe Cup?
The Bledisloe Cup is currently held by the New Zealand All Blacks, who have not relinquished the title since 2002.
The All Blacks have held the Cup for the previous 21 years, having either won or tied every series since the Wallabies retaining in 2002.
Bledisloe Cup Game 1 squads
| WALLABIES TEAM LIST | ALL BLACKS TEAM LIST |
| 1. Angus Bell 2. David Porecki 3. Allan Alaalatoa (C) 4. Nick Frost 5. Will Skelton 6. Jed Holloway 7. Tom Hooper 8. Rob Valetini 9. Tate McDermott 10. Carter Gordon 11. Marika Koroibete 12. Samu Kerevi 13. Jordan Petaia 14. Mark Nawaqanitawase 15. Andrew Kellaway
16. Jordan Uelese 17. James Slipper 18. Taniela Tupou 19. Richie Arnold 20. Rob Leota 21. Nic White 22. Quade Cooper 23. Izaia Perese | 1. Ethan de Groot 2. Codie Taylor 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Brodie Retallick 5. Scott Barrett 6. Shannon Frizell 7. Dalton Papali’i 8. Ardie Savea (C) 9. Aaron Smith 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. Mark Telea 12. Jordie Barrett 13. Rieko Ioane 14. Will Jordan 15. Beauden Barrett
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho 17. Ofa Tu’ungfasi 18. Nepo Laulala 19. Samuel Whitelock 20. Luke Jacobson 21. Cam Roigard 22. Anton Lienert-Brown 23. Caleb Clarke |
