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Australia have included Queensland Reds' Jordan Petaia in the 31-man squad for the World Cup that kicks-off in Japan next month.

New Zealand went on to claim the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th consecutive time when they thrashed Australia 36-0 in Auckland on Saturday.

New Zealand have retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th consecutive year as they blanked Australia 36-0 in the second game at Eden Park on Saturday.

The upcoming Bledisloe Cup between New Zealand and Australia in Perth is set to be Steve Hansen's 100 Test in charge of the All Blacks but the 60-year-old said the focus is on emerging victorious in the weekend's encounter.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika admitted that the Wallabies are desperate to claim the Bledisloe Cup when they lock horns with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has made a solitary change to the starting line-up for the second and final Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand to be played in Auckland this weekend.

Crusaders duo George Bridge and Sevu Reece have been included in New Zealand's line-up for the upcoming second Bledisloe Cup encounter against Australia to be played in Auckland this Saturday.

New Zealand lock Scott Barrett has been suspended for three weeks following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand in Perth.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika said his side was pleased with the 47-26 win over New Zealand in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth last weekend.

Prop Taniela Tupou has committed his immediate future to Rugby Australia and Queensland Reds after signing a four-year deal.

Australia stunned New Zealand in the opening game of the Bledisloe Cup with a 47-26 win in Perth following a red-card to Scott Barrett. Here are the highlights from the encounter.

Australia came up with an impressive performance at Optus Stadium as they defeated New Zealand 47-26 in their Bledisloe Cup opener on Saturday.

New Zealand have drafted in Scott Barrett and Dane Coles in the line-up for the final round of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has included James O'Connor in the starting line-up for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand to be played in Perth this weekend.

New Zealand are in danger of losing their number one spot in World Rugby Rankings for the first time in a decade if they suffer a defeat to Australia in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth this weekend.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen urged his side to put pressure on Australia's set-piece in the opening game of the Bledisloe Cup in Perth on 10th August.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has included David Pocock in the squad for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand in Perth.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has recalled Scott Barrett in the squad for the final round of the Rugby Championship clash against Australia to be played in Perth on 10th August.

Waratahs have confirmed that Australia international Kurtley Beale has signed a one-year contract extension with the Super Rugby club.

Australia coach Michael Cheika provided an update on flanker David Pocock, who has been sidelined with a calf injury.