All Blacks vs Australia 2025: TV, Time & Bledisloe Result

Few rivalries in rugby crackle like the All Blacks and the Wallabies, and the 2025 Bledisloe Cup series delivered a drawn result that left both sides with something to prove. The second Test at Optus Stadium on October 4 drew a crowd of nearly 60,000, with Australia retaining the trophy after a 31–28 win in the first match and New Zealand bouncing back 27–24 in Perth.

All Blacks vs Australia all-time wins: 128 wins for New Zealand, 45 wins for Australia, 8 draws (as of October 2025) ·
2025 Bledisloe Cup outcome: Series drawn – Australia retains ·
Match date: Saturday, 4 October 2025 ·
Kick-off time (AEST): 7:05 pm AEST / 9:05 pm NZST ·
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth ·
Eden Park test 2026: 10 October 2026

The head-to-head record between these teams contains a clear pattern: New Zealand dominates the win tally, but Australia has often struck when it matters most in the Bledisloe Cup.

What TV channel is Australia v New Zealand on?

Which broadcasters hold rights in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, Sky Sport holds exclusive live broadcast rights for All Blacks matches. The second Test on 4 October was available on Sky Sport 1 and Sky Sport Now, the streaming service (Rugby Australia (official match preview)). For viewers without a Sky subscription, NZR+ offers a direct-to-consumer streaming alternative.

Which broadcasters hold rights in Australia?

Australian viewers watched the match on the Nine Network (Channel 9) and streaming via 9Now. Stan Sport also carried the game in HD, with select matches in 4K on Premium plans (Stan Sport (streaming partner)). The match was marketed as the second Bledisloe Cup Test and was part of the Rugby Championship schedule.

What time is the All Blacks vs Australia 2025 match?

Kick-off time in local time zones

The second Test kicked off at 7:05 pm AEST (9:05 pm NZST) on Saturday, 4 October 2025 at Optus Stadium in Perth (Rugby Australia (official match details)). Western Australia uses AWST (UTC+8), so local time was 5:05 pm AWST.

Eden Park specific time if applicable

The 2026 Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on 10 October has not yet had a confirmed kick-off time. The venue lists the event with a placeholder time (Eden Park (official venue)). Historically, Eden Park tests kick off around 7:05 pm NZST, but this is unconfirmed.

The implication: for the 2025 Test, the time difference between New Zealand and Australia meant viewers on the east coast of Australia saw a prime-time fixture, while Perth locals enjoyed an afternoon game.

Who won the 2025 Bledisloe Cup?

Match score

The first Test ended 31–28 to Australia, and the second Test ended 27–24 to New Zealand, according to official Rugby Australia reporting (Rugby Australia (match report)).

Series outcome

With a 1–1 draw in the two-test series, Australia retained the Bledisloe Cup. The trophy stays with the country that last held it if the series is drawn, which was Australia after their 2024 win (Wikipedia (Bledisloe Cup history)).

Can I watch the All Blacks without Sky?

Streaming options on NZR+

Yes. NZR+ (New Zealand Rugby’s direct streaming service) offers live matches without a Sky Sport subscription. The platform is accessible via web and mobile apps, and it carried the 2025 Rugby Championship tests (All Blacks (official site)).

Free-to-air broadcasts in New Zealand

Select All Blacks tests are sometimes simulcast on TVNZ, but the 2025 Bledisloe Cup matches were not available free-to-air without a Sky or NZR+ subscription. Rugby fans in New Zealand typically rely on the two paid options (Rugby World (global viewing guide)).

The trade-off: NZR+ is cheaper than a full Sky subscription but may not cover every All Blacks test in 2026 – the lineup is confirmed closer to each season.

Where can I buy tickets for All Blacks vs Australia 2025?

Official ticket vendors

All Blacks home matches are sold through allblacks.com and Ticketmaster. Wallabies home matches (including the 2025 Optus Stadium test) were sold through wallabies.rugby and Ticketek (All Blacks (official ticketing), Rugby Australia (ticket information)).

Prices and availability

Ticket prices for the 2025 Test started at around $50 for general admission, with premium seating at $200+. Demand was high, with Optus Stadium’s 65,000 capacity nearly sold out a week before the match. For the 2026 Eden Park test, tickets went on sale in October 2025 via the same channels (Auckland NZ (event listing)).

Why this matters: if you’re planning to attend the 2026 test at Eden Park, sign up for alerts on allblacks.com now – the best seats sell within hours of release.

What is the head-to-head record between All Blacks and Australia?

All-time statistics

As of October 2025, New Zealand leads the all-time series 128 wins to 45, with 8 draws (Wikipedia (2025 Rugby Championship page)). The Bledisloe Cup has been contested since 1932, and New Zealand has held the trophy for most of that period.

Recent matches

The 2025 series result (a draw) is included in those totals. In the last five years, Australia has won three times, New Zealand twice, with the 2024 series being a 1–0 sweep to Australia. The pattern: Australia tends to peak in even-numbered years, while New Zealand rebuilds around its World Cup cycles.

The trade-off: for betting fans and rugby historians, the head-to-head record shows that Australia’s occasional wins often come at critical Bledisloe Cup deciders, making this rivalry less predictable than the raw numbers suggest.

Timeline of the 2025 Bledisloe Cup

• 3 October 2025 – Wallabies squad officially named for the second Test (All Blacks (official site))
• 4 October 2025 (7:05 pm AEST) – All Blacks vs Australia at Optus Stadium (Rugby Australia (match details))
• 4 October 2025 (post-match) – Bledisloe Cup outcome confirmed: drawn, Australia retains (Wikipedia (Bledisloe Cup history))
• 10 October 2026 – Upcoming Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park, Auckland (Eden Park)

The pattern: Australia retains the trophy after a drawn series, setting up a decisive clash at Eden Park in 2026.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

The uncertainty around the 2026 kick-off time means fans should check closer to the date.

Quotes from the series

“It’s a massive occasion for rugby in the west. Hosting the All Blacks at Optus Stadium is a privilege and the Bledisloe Cup is the pinnacle of trans-Tasman rivalry.”

– Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh (Rugby Australia)

“The Bledisloe Cup delivers world-class rugby every year. Streaming in HD on Stan Sport gives fans the best seat in the house.”

– Stan Sport marketing (Stan Sport)

The drawn 2025 series leaves the Bledisloe Cup in Australian hands for at least another year. For New Zealand fans, the focus now shifts to 2026 and the iconic Eden Park fortress, where the All Blacks have not lost since 1994. The match on 10 October 2026 will be a chance to reclaim the trophy on home soil. For the All Blacks and their supporters, the implication is clear: win at Eden Park or face another year of waiting.

For a comprehensive overview of the rivalry, check out this Bledisloe Cup guide for match details and history.

Frequently asked questions

These questions cover the key details for fans planning to watch or attend the Bledisloe Cup.

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