Overview
- New Zealand surged to a 20-3 lead with three early tries before Australia rallied to 26-24 through Carlo Tizzano’s maul try with 11 minutes remaining.
- Roigard scored twice on his return from injury, including the 76th‑minute winner, as the All Blacks extended their Eden Park unbeaten run to 52 Tests.
- Australia’s Harry Potter received a yellow card in the 73rd minute for hands in the ruck, with multiple outlets flagging officiating decisions as contentious.
- Damian McKenzie replaced injured Beauden Barrett and kicked two second‑half penalties, while Wallabies No. 9 Tate McDermott left early with a hamstring injury and Ryan Lonergan debuted.
- The result moved New Zealand to the top of the Rugby Championship ahead of South Africa vs Argentina, with the rematch scheduled in Perth next weekend.