New Zealand snapped a two-game losing streak with a nail-biting 31-28 win over Australia on Saturday, holding off a second-half charge to retain the Bledisloe Cup.

New Zealand survived a thrilling Australia comeback to cling on to a narrow victory in Sydney and continue their stronghold over the Bledisloe Cup. With both sides looking to salvage difficult Rugby Championship campaigns,

Latest score and updates as All Blacks start fast in Rugby Championship clash - Both the Wallabies and All Blacks are in need of a win as they meet in Sydney

New Zealand survive a late rally from Australia to beat the Wallabies 31-28 in the Rugby Championship in Sydney and retain the Bledisloe Cup.

New Zealand scored four tries in the first 25 minutes and held off a second-half Australia fightback with 13 men to beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship thriller.

New Zealand scored four tries in the first 20 minutes and held off an Australian fightback with 13 men late on to beat the Wallabies 31-28 in a Rugby Championship test at Stadium Australia on Saturday.

New Zealand survived a late Australia comeback to triumph 31-28 in a dramatic Rugby Championship clash in Sydney