All Blacks Edge Wallabies 17 14 at Eden Park

New Zealand held a 17-14 halftime lead over Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after both sides traded attacking phases, penalties, and tries in Auckland. The All Blacks responded after an early Wallabies score to take control before halftime.

According to the ABC live blog, Australia opened the scoring through Tom Wright in the eighth minute after a wide attacking movement. Ryan Lonergan converted the try to give the Wallabies a 7-0 advantage.

New Zealand answered through Peter Lakai in the 13th minute after Damian McKenzie helped create the attack, with McKenzie adding the conversion. According to the ABC live blog, Tupou Vaa'i then scored in the 16th minute and McKenzie converted again to put the hosts ahead 14-7.

The Eden Park crowd responded as the All Blacks increased pressure inside Australia's half. The ABC live blog reported the crowd chant was "ALL BLACKS, ALL BLACKS" during the match.

New Zealand extended its lead to 17-7 when Damian McKenzie kicked a penalty goal in the 33rd minute, according to the ABC live blog. The Wallabies reduced the gap before halftime after Harry Wilson scored following a Ben Donaldson break, and Lonergan converted.

The Wallabies also dealt with an injury concern during the opening half when Len Ikitau left the field for a head injury assessment, according to the ABC live blog. Harry Potter entered on the wing while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii moved into the centres.

Australia had earlier opportunities close to the try line but lost possession in contact, while New Zealand also missed a chance after an attacking pass went into touch, the ABC live blog reported.

The ABC live blog noted the description of Ryan Lonergan's penalty attempt as "regulation" after the kick went wide.

The match began with New Zealand performing the Haka led by Rieko Ioane before the contest at Eden Park. Referee Andrew Brace awarded penalties to both teams during the opening exchanges as they competed for territory.