AS IT HAPPENED: All Blacks kick clear to defeat Wallabies in Perth

Sat, Oct 4, 2025, 11:42 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

RECAP: The All Blacks have made it back-to-back wins after taking down the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth.

Optus Stadium has been sold out for over a fortnight as the final round of the Rugby Championship sees both teams in contention for the title.

Watch the Wallabies tackle the All Blacks live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

The All Blacks wrapped up the Bledisloe Cup last week in Auckland, but the Wallabies have plenty of motivation in James Slipper's final Test match.

Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Jake Gordon all make their returns to the side for the hosts.

As for the Kiwis, they are boosted by captain Scott Barrett, with Leicester Fainga'anuku back for the first time in the black jersey since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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80': Bower seals it

All Blacks 28-14: George Bower crosses for a popular try as the Kiwis seal the win in style.

The prop dives over from close to secure full points for the All Blacks.

79': Flook out cold

All Blacks 23-14: It goes from bad to worse for the Wallabies as Josh Flook gets his head in the wrong position and is out cold.

It's a tough blow for the centre in his return to the gold jersey.

75': All Blacks closing it out

All Blacks 23-14: The Kiwis are doing what they do best as they shut down any sniff of a Wallabies comeback.

They force the penalty and launch to their 22, out for the killer blow but drop it on the line, taking up some crucial time.

70': Crucial penalty for All Blacks

All Blacks 23-14: The All Blacks go nine in front as McKenzie nails a crucial three points.

The angle and the rain doesn't faze the Chiefs sharpshooter as their lead is back beyond a converted try.

66': Sunshine in the rain

All Blacks 20-14: Len Ikitau scores from a millimetre out and the Wallabies are back in this.

Josh Nasser is pulled down short but Ikitau spies the space on the ground and plants it down.

Tane Edmed's conversion hits the post and bounces out.

65': Wallabies hunting for points

All Blacks 20-9: It's verging on all or nothing time for the Wallabies as they put the penalty kick inside the five.

A string of high tackles gives them their best chance of the half to strike.

62': McKenzie extends lead

All Blacks 20-9: Damian McKenzie finds his radar and adds three to the lead.

It comes after a Rob Valetini high tackle, giving the visitors some more breathing room.

Josh Nasser comes on for Billy Pollard.

58': Lineout hurting Wallabies

All Blacks 17-9: The Wallabies' set piece is seriously hurting them right now after another lineout misses its mark.

A box kick out on the full compounds the mistake and the All Blacks get the chance to strike from the 22.

They put a kick in behind and it ends with a goal-line dropout.

54': Wallabies hold on

All Blacks 17-9: The Kiwis hunt for the killer ball but shoot themselves in the foot with an attacking penalty off the ball.

The back chat sees the mark pushed 10 metres further up the field, allowing the Wallabies some much needed breathing room.

51': All Blacks flip field

All Blacks 17-9: The Wallabies turn down three and hunt for a try but a missed pass proves crucial.

It allows the Kiwis to chip ahead and it goes from 22 to 22 as the hosts clear their line.

Rob Valetini is on the field, replacing Nick Frost.

48': Wallabies looking better with 14

All Blacks 17-9: For the second time in this game, the Wallabies are on top despite a yellow card.

Jake Gordon makes nice metres from the quick tap as they earn a goal-line drop out.

45': Ikitau off for ten

All Blacks 17-9: Len Ikitau is heading for a stint on the sidelines after a head-on-head clash.

Ikitau is caught in an upright position and after a review, stays a yellow.

44': Farewell Slips

All Blacks 17-9: James Slipper departs for the final time in the gold jersey as he gets a fair applause from the crowd.

Even referee Matthew Carley shakes his hand as he is replaced by Tom Robertson.

41': Change for Wallabies

All Blacks 17-9: Half-time change for the Wallabies as Taniela Tupou comes on for Allan Alaalatoa.

Rob Valetini still waiting on the bench as the rain pelts down.

HALF TIME: ALL BLACKS 17 - 9 WALLABIES
37': Wallabies hanging on

All Blacks 17-9: The Aussies need the half-time siren desperately as the Kiwis are on a roll.

Leicester Fainga'anuku makes his impact with a bumping run to break free, with his pass back inside hitting the deck.

35': Two for Tupaea

All Blacks 17-9: It's all the All Blacks as centre Quinn Tupaea makes it two quick tries.

Cam Roigard again sets it up with a quick break that draws the penalty as the visitors go quick, setting the scene for the Chief to strike.

33': Falcon try delivers for All Blacks

All Blacks 12-9: Remarkable piece of luck for the All Blacks as a Jordie Barrett header sets up Quinn Tupaea.

Barrett chases through his kick and collides with Harry Potter, with the ball squirting clear off his head for the centre to grubber ahead for the try.

30': All Blacks break free

Wallabies 9-7: Time for the All Blacks to press for their second five pointer as Cam Roigard and Peter Lakai combine nicely to flip the field.

An accidental offside gives them another chance to continue their scrum dominance 40 metres out.

Fraser McReight comes up with the turnover and the hosts survive.

27': Wallabies pushing their case

Wallabies 9-7: The Wallabies are getting the better of the Kiwis in this first half as they try and take advantage of their mistakes.

They break again down the wing, but the kick-in-behind from Harry Potter is overcooked, and it'll come back for a scrum 30 metres from the visitors' line.

22': All Blacks hunting for try

Wallabies 9-7: An excellent shot from Filipo Daugunu stops a certain try to the visitors.

They try to use the numbers but Daugunu jams in and levels the attacker to dislodge the ball.

But bad news for the Aussies, Will Skelton has failed his HIA and will not return.

20': Wallabies keep pressing

Wallabies 9-7: The Wallabies are defying the man in the bin as they keep the pressure on.

They win another penalty and kick for the line, but the lineout isn't straight, so there will be a scrum on the 22.

16': Aussies in front

Wallabies 9-7: The Wallabies have hit the front after another Tane Edmed penalty.

Edmed continues to fire after Scott Barrett is pinged for killing the ruck.

The referee confirms Tom Hooper's incident is only a yellow, with six minutes left on his stint.

14': Skelton off early

All Blacks 7-6: Will Skelton departs he field for a HIA check.

Jeremy Williams comes onto the field.

12': Big Al denied try, Hooper off to bin

All Blacks 7-6: An awesome minute for the Wallabies as they march down the field thanks to some slick hands but it all comes undone.

Filipo Daugunu again breaks through and James Slipper nearly scores, before Allan Alaalatoa dives over.

However, the TMO spots a dangerous clearout in the process from Tom Hooper and it's coming back with Hooper going to the bin.

A massive moment in the game.

10': Edmed makes it two from two

All Blacks 7-6: Tane Edmed adds another three points as the Wallabies reduce the margin.

Local boys Tamaiti Williams is pinged for a second go at the ruck and Edmed slots it from close to 40 metres out.

7': Restart kills Aussies as Kiwis strike

All Blacks 7-3: The All Blacks are gifted a chance to attack as the Wallabies drop the kick off, allowing Leroy Carter

Allan Alaalatoa then plays the scrumhalf and the All Blacks kick for the line, with Leroy Carter the man to work his way over the line.

4': Wallabies on the board

Wallabies 3-0: First points to the Aussies via Tane Edmed's boot.

A wild pass from Nick Frost has delivered gold as the Wallabies sprint clear.

The ball leaves everyone confused except Harry Wilson, who bursts away alongside Filipo Daugunu as they work with advantage inside the 22, before they settle for the points

2': McKenzie misses early kick

0-all: An early shot for Damian McKenzie fades away after the visitors are handed a penalty.

Will Skelton wins the turnover but his unnecessary work after the call sees it reversed. No damage for the hosts, with the shot at goal fading away and the Aussies go kick with the drop out.

KICK-OFF

The Aussies collect the kickoff as Filipo Daugunu gets an early touch of the ball.

Jake Gordon clears the clean and it'll be All Blacks ball 40 metres out.

Wallabies 14

Tries: Ikitau

Cons: Edmed 0/1

Pens: Edmed 3/3

All Blacks 28

Tries: Carter, Tupaea 2, Bower

Cons: McKenzie 1/4

Pens: McKenzie 2/3


PRE GAME
KO T-MIN 2: Anthems, Haka done

Both teams have entered the park to a roar from the Perth faithful as there are no free seats in this place.

The All Blacks and Wallabies sing their anthems with pride as the Kiwis line up for the haka.

KO T-MIN 10: Even split of fans

There's a real split of fans in the crowd with a host of gold and a similar amount of black in the stands.

James Slipper, Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett get the biggest cheers as the two teams are read out.

KO T-MIN 15: Rain settling in

The rain is starting to fall in Perth as the teams go through their paces.

Walking around the pitch yesterday, it looks an incredibly nice deck to play Rugby on, with the AFL cleared off the ground for at least the last month.

The Wallabies and then the All Blacks head up the tunnel.

KO T-MIN 40: Both teams warming up

Coaches Joe Schmidt and Scott Robertson have taken their marks close to halfway as they look over their respective sides.

The crowd is building nicely, with the rain failing to deter the punters.

As they warm up, a nice tribute to the deceased Wallabies plays on the big screen.

KO T-MIN 60: Toss is in

The All Blacks have won the toss and they will kick off at Optus Stadium.

The Kiwis have made one already announced change from their original team list, with Fabian Holland replacing Tupou Vaa'i.

The Wallabies are currently on the field warming up.

Welcome

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth between Australia and New Zealand.

Both teams have arrived at the ground and are inspecting the deck, which is still in good condition amid the rain.

The showers have been rolling in throughout the day, with further expected throughout the game.


WALLABIES v ALL BLACKS TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1): Max Jorgensen; Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Filipo Daugunu; Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Will Skelton, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Billy Pollard, James Slipper.

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Tom Robertson, Taniela Tupou, Jeremy Williams, Rob Valetini, Ryan Lonergan, James O'Connor, Josh Flook

ALL BLACKS (15-1): Will Jordan; Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard; Peter Lakai, Ardie Savea, Simon Parker; Fabian Holland, Scott Barrett (capt); Fletcher Newell, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Bower, Pasilo Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Rieko Ioane, Ruben Love

Referee: Matthew Carley (England)

Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (England) & Morné Ferreira (South Africa)

TMO: Andrew Jackson (England)

FPRO: Marius Jonker (SARU)

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v ALL BLACKS TODAY

The Wallabies' clash with the All Blacks in Perth will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 7:00 pm AEST/5:00 pm AWST, with the kickoff expected at 8:05 pm AEST.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Nine, with coverage beginning at 7:30 pm (AEST).

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