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Bledisloe Cup Moves to Brisbane
The Bledisloe Cup is getting a bold new twist: all three Anzac Day clashes between New Zealand and Australia in 2027, 2029, and 2031 will be held in Brisbane — not Auckland. This strategic move aims to grow rugby in Australia, tapping into the large Kiwi community there, while also kickstarting a new three-match Bledisloe series each year. The remaining two games will be part of The Rugby Championship, with each nation hosting one. Super Rugby Pacific’s format is set to be reshaped, adding excitement and selection stakes early in the season. Rugby Australia is thrilled, calling it a historic…
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