Wallabies coach says Bledisloe Cup holds special significance for All Blacks

Friday 26 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 26 Sep 2025, 4:03pm

In this story All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Wallabies, Joe Schmidt

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has stated that the All Blacks value the Bledisloe Cup more than the Rugby Championship. He noted that the trophy's long-standing tradition makes it a priority for the New Zealand side ahead of their upcoming match at Eden Park.

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1. RNZFri 26 Sep 2025, 11:50am

   'They’d take the Bledisloe over the Rugby Championship’, Wallabies coach says (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 26 Sep 2025, 4:03pm

   Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs (opens in new tab)