The New Zealand All Blacks host the Australia Wallabies in Round 6 of The Rugby Championship at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday in a crucial clash that could hold massive weight in the final result of the tournament.
The stage is set for another fierce showdown as the Wallabies and All Blacks prepare to renew their long-standing trans-Tasman rivalry, with the Rugby Championship title still up for grabs. Both sides know what is at stake, adding even more intensity to one of the sport’s most iconic contests.
First played in the 1930s, the Bledisloe Cup has grown into one of rugby’s most historic rivalries. Now contested as part of the Rugby Championship, the trophy is decided across a two-match series, ensuring every clash between Australia and New Zealand carries immense weight and drama.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
New Zealand vs. Australia live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Rugby Championship match in Australia:
TV channel: Channel 9
Live stream: Stan Sport, 9Now
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Channel 9. However, streaming options are available on Stan Sport and 9Now.
What time does New Zealand vs. Australia kick off?
This Rugby Championship clash takes place at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand and kicks off on Saturday, September 27 at 5:05 p.m. local time (NZDT).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, September 27 | 3:05 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, September 27 | 2:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, September 27 | 1:05 p.m. |
Rugby Championship fixture schedule this week
Saturday, September 27
- New Zealand vs. Australia (3:05 a.m. AEST)
Sunday, September 28
- South Africa vs. Argentina (1:10 a.m. AEST)