Rugby: All Blacks thrash Australia 36-0 to retain Bledisloe Cup

August 17, 2019 5:43 PMAUCKLAND (REUTERS) - The All Blacks silenced their critics with a physical and polished performance on Saturday (Aug 17) to retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 17th season with a 36-0 victory over Australia that also quelled concerns the wheels might be falling off before the World Cup.