{
  "id": 15152122,
  "title": "Wallabies left wondering if Bledisloe pain will ever end after All Blacks thrashing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/wallabies-left-wondering-if-bledisloe-pain-will-ever-end-after-all",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:45:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wallabies-left-wondering-bledisloe-pain-074542530.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Zealand's formidable All Blacks team displayed their dominance against Australia in a thrilling first-half performance, leaving the Wallabies wondering if their poor form during the Bledisloe Cup will ever end. The annual series, which had been firmly in New Zealand's favor, saw Australia put up a decent fight during the initial half of the match in Sydney, suggesting they could give the All Blacks a game on their home turf. However, it was ultimately the All Blacks who emerged victorious, thanks to an extraordinary second-half display.\n\nBeauden Barrett, the veteran playmaker, played a pivotal role in the All Blacks' triumph, scoring twice in the game and continuing his run of impressive form ahead of the World Cup. His second try came from an interception, showcasing his remarkable ability to impact the game in critical moments. In addition to Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Peter Lakai, and Wallace Sititi also found the back of the net for New Zealand, helping them maintain a point-per-minute dominance over the Wallabies.\n\nAustralia managed to score a first-half try, courtesy of Jeremy Williams, who capitalized on Declan Meredith's offload. However, New Zealand's defense proved to be tougher, allowing them to score a total of 18 turnovers, which left Australia scrambling for answers. The second half was more disjointed as both teams tired, but New Zealand managed to add another try during the break, thanks to another incredible effort from Barrett. Australia responded with tries from Tom Wright and Filipo Daugunu, but it wasn't enough to overcome the All Blacks' relentless attack.\n\nThe Wallabies will now face England in their next match, while New Zealand heads to Scotland, setting the stage for a highly competitive Nations Championship. New Zealand's impressive performance against Australia has raised questions about their ability to challenge the home nations, as they demonstrated a level of dominance that leaves little room for weaknesses in their attack.",
  "summary": "New Zealand blew Australia off the field in an extraordinary first-half display in Sydney as they claimed a 13th successive win against the Wallabies and completed a 2-0 Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}