What time is the Bledisloe Cup on tonight? Kick-off time, how to watch Australia vs. New Zealand

Jed Wells

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The first game of the Bledisloe Cup has arrived, with the Wallabies bracing themselves as they play host to the All Blacks. 

The Wallabies come into this game in a precarious position, having lost the first two games of Eddie Jones' latest Wallabies tenure. 

New Zealand are in a much better position, riding a nine-match win unbeaten streak that includes both of the 2022 Bledisloe Cup matches. 

Can Australia pull off an upset, or will the All Blacks continue their winning ways? 

MORE: Eddie Jones names 34-man Wallabies squad for Bledisloe Cup

What time is the Bledisloe Cup tonight? 

The first game of the Bledisloe Cup is set to kick off at 7:45 pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne. 

City Sydney/Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth New Zealand
Start time 7:45 pm 7:45 pm 7:15 pm 5:45 pm 9:45 pm

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 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 

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Jed is a writer and social media producer, who has a keen interest in the intersection of sports and popular culture, especially basketball.