Is the Bledisloe Cup on free-to-air TV? How to watch, stream ...

The 2023 edition of the Bledisloe Cup is finally here, as one of world rugby's most fierce rivalries is once more put to the test. 

Across two games, Australia and New Zealand will play for trans-Tasman bragging rights, with the former hoping to claim a series win for the first time in over 20 years. 

With each team getting one home game, and with the Rugby World Cup coming into view, this year's Bledisloe Cup will have more than just bragging rights up for grabs. 

Is the Bledisloe Cup on free-to-air TV in Australia?

Yes, the 2023 Bledisloe Cup will be shown live on free-to-air TV, broadcast on Channel 9. 

Game 1 of the Beldisloe Cup, held on Saturday, July 29, will be broadcast from 7:30 pm AEST, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 pm AEST. 

How to watch or stream Australia vs New Zealand 

In Australia, the first game of the 2023 Bledisloe Cup will be broadcast on Channel 9 and can be streamed on 9Now as well as on Stan Sport. 

In New Zealand, the game can be seen on SKY Sports and can be streamed on Sky Sports Now.

TV

Channel 9 (AU)

SKY NZ (NZ)

Stream

Stan Sport (AU)

9Now (AU)

Sky Sports Now (NZ)

Who holds the Bledisloe Cup?

The Bledisloe Cup is currently held by the New Zealand All Blacks, who have not relinquished the title since 2002. 

The All Blacks have held the Cup for the previous 21 years, having either won or tied every series since the Wallabies retaining in 2002. 

Bledisloe Cup Game 1 squads  WALLABIES TEAM LIST ALL BLACKS TEAM LIST

1. Angus Bell 

2. David Porecki 

3. Allan Alaalatoa (C)

4. Nick Frost 

5. Will Skelton 

6. Jed Holloway 

7. Tom Hooper 

8. Rob Valetini 

9. Tate McDermott 

10. Carter Gordon

11. Marika Koroibete

12. Samu Kerevi 

13. Jordan Petaia 

14. Mark Nawaqanitawase 

15. Andrew Kellaway 

16. Jordan Uelese 

17. James Slipper 

18. Taniela Tupou

19. Richie Arnold

20. Rob Leota 

21. Nic White 

22. Quade Cooper

23. Izaia Perese 

1. Ethan de Groot 

2. Codie Taylor 

3. Tyrel Lomax 

4. Brodie Retallick 

5. Scott Barrett

6. Shannon Frizell 

7. Dalton Papali’i 

8. Ardie Savea (C)

9. Aaron Smith 

10. Richie Mo’unga 

11. Mark Telea

12. Jordie Barrett 

13. Rieko Ioane 

14. Will Jordan

15. Beauden Barrett 

16. Samisoni Taukei’aho 

17. Ofa Tu’ungfasi 

18. Nepo Laulala 

19. Samuel Whitelock 

20. Luke Jacobson 

21. Cam Roigard 

22. Anton Lienert-Brown 

23. Caleb Clarke