The All Blacks coach said it is inevitable the Wallabies will win the Cup back one day but "not on his watch".

The poise and calm shown by Read was in stark contrast to the constant agitation shown by Wallabies captain Stephen Moore.

A treasured rivalry is dying and as contests between NZ and the Wallabies become less competitive, the relationship between the two is unravelling, writes Gregor Paul.

The All Blacks will now turn their attention to an Argentina side who will travel to New Zealand on a high.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is barking up the wrong tree, writes Chris Rattue.

Steve Hansen jokes that he was "shattered" by Wallabies coach's accusation and that meeting simply didn't happen.

The Australian media are grasping for any signs of light following the Wallabies' two-legged thumping at the hands of the All Blacks.

Owen Franks has got off an alleged eye gouge incident from the All Blacks 29-9 Bledisloe Cup win over Australia in Wellington.

Chris Rattue runs the rule over the standout players in the All Blacks' 29-9 win over the Wallabies in Wellington last night.

It's unfair that the Aussie captain can't gain an audience with the ref in a test match, but it's also true that the Wallabies bring a fair bit of that woe upon themselves.

Frustrated Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is fuming over the performance of last night's ref, and a pre-match meeting he wasn't invited to.

The future remains bright for the All Blacks, for the Wallabies there is little light at the end of the tunnel.

Lock up the cabinet and throw away the key.

The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 29-9 victory over Australia.

It has been the sporting debate of the week: is All Blacks domination good for world rugby?

The All Blacks bugging scandal means people must realise other sports in New Zealand are also targets for underhand and potentially illegal tactics, says an industry expert.

Herald rugby experts Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry answer three key questions ahead of tonight's Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington.

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read says his side are ready to back up their performance against the Wallabies last week.

Porirua, with its state houses and Jerry Collins Stadium, is a place familiar with hard knocks, and it's here, two days before one

Former Australian winger Clyde Rathbone says the Wallabies are delusional if they think they can beat the All Blacks this weekend.

Richie McCaw hopes tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup match between the All Blacks and Australia is closer than last week's.

New Zealand's hate affair with Quade Cooper will reach another chapter on Saturday night when the Auckland-born Wallabies number 10 takes in the field in Wellington.

The TAB are paying a miniscule $1.07 for a win to the All Blacks, the lowest pay-out for an All Blacks Bledisloe Cup win in the TAB's 20 year sports betting history.

All the key stats ahead of the second test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington.

Steve Hansen says delivering back-to-back quality performances is one of the hardest things to do.

Julian Savea may have struggled for form this season - but his maiden campaign taught him all about overcoming adversity.

The All Blacks' training session tomorrow will take place under a veil of secrecy - but that has nothing to do with 'spygate'.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has put his faith in the mercurial talents of playmaker Quade Cooper.

Zac Guildford admits to being haunted by alcohol as he begins a long road to redemption.

Steve Hansen is predicting a start for Quade Cooper as the Wallabies attempt to bounce back from their record beating.