Bledisloe Cup

British

/ ˈblɛdɪsləʊ /

noun

rugby Union a trophy competed for, usually annually, by New Zealand and Australia since 1932

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Etymology

Origin of Bledisloe Cup

C20: after Charles Bathurst, 1st Viscount Bledisloe (1867–1958), Governor General of New Zealand who donated the trophy

Example Sentences

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Their campaign built towards a historic push to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002, with New Zealand coming into the final two fixtures against the Wallabies after a record defeat by South Africa.

From BBC

New Zealand held off a Wallaby fightback to secure a 33-24 victory over Australia and extend their grip on the Bledisloe Cup to a 23rd year.

From BBC

The Bledisloe Cup is competed for annually by the two nations.

From BBC

In August 2000, Australia lock John Eales nailed a late penalty kick to earn victory against New Zealand in Wellington and ensure the Wallabies retained the Bledisloe Cup.

From BBC

The All Blacks also face old foes South Africa and Australia away before hosting the Wallabies in Wellington in late September in the second of two Bledisloe Cup matches.

From BBC

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