Merry Christmas

Bledisloe Cup 2 / Wellington

 A general view is seen prior to the during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

ALL BLACKS SECURE BLEDISLOE CUP

New Zealand secured a bonus-point win over Australia for the second time in a week in the Rugby Championship, triumphing 29-9 in Wellington.

http://www.sanzarrugby.com/therugbychampionship/news/all-blacks-secure-bledisloe-cup/

**

 Brodie Retallick of New Zealand on the charge during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

 Michael Hooper of Australia is tackled by Dane Coles and Sam Whitelock of New Zealand during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

Kieran Read of the All Blacks celebrates with the Bledisloe Cup during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Westpac Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand.

(Aug. 26, 2016 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

**

June Test 2016 / Ireland v S.A.

14-Man Ireland Stand Firm For Famous Tour Win

 Adriaan Strauss (C) of the Springboks in action during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and Ireland at DHL Newlands Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)

*

From the disappointment of CJ Stander's sending-off to the sheer elation felt at the final whistle, Ireland ran the full gamut of emotions on the way to beating the Springboks for the first time ever on South African soil.

Match Report Here: Irish Rugby

**

Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks wins the line out ball during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and Ireland at DHL Newlands Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)

*

Try-scoring scrum half Conor Murray is pictured on the attack during Ireland's first Test triumph over South Africa

Billy Stickland/www.Inpho.ie

*

The Cook Cup / June Test 2016 / Australia v England / Brisbane

 The Cook Cup is displayed during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

 England's resurgence under Eddie Jones gained traction with a breakthrough 39-28 win over the Wallabies to open the three-test series against the Rugby World Cup finalists on Saturday.

**

*

 Israel Folau of the Wallabies attempts to break away from the defence during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

Michael Hooper of Australia wins the lineout from Maro Itoje during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

England rallied from 10-0 down to lead 19-13 at halftime, taking advantage of a 9-2 penalty count and swooping on an Australian backfield error for its only first-half try.

*

 James Haskell of England breaks with the ball during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

 Rory Arnold of the Wallabies competes with Mark Itoje of England in a maul during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

 David Pocock of the Wallabies is tackled during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

England could clinch its first series win in Australia with victory in Melbourne next week. The third test is set for Sydney on June 25.

*

 Tevita Kuridrani of the Wallabies scores a try during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

Bernard Foley of the Wallabies has this try disallowed during the International Test match between the Australian Wallabies and England at Suncorp Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images AsiaPac)

**

June Test 2016 / NZ v Wales / Eden Park

 Luke Romano of the All Blacks takes the ball in the lineout during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

New Zealand recovered from being 15-18 down at the break to win 39-21 in their opening Test against Wales in Auckland on Saturday.

**

 Kieran Read of the All Blacks is tackled by George North of Wales during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

A general view is seen during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

Man of the match: A few men on both sides put their hand up for this award as Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau stood out for Wales while Waisake Naholo and Kieran Read were impressive in black. But we go forBen Smith, who again showed his importance to this New Zealand side.

Moment of the match: When the Welsh scored through Taulupe Faletau in the tenth minute, it set the tone for a brilliant game to start this June series.

Villain of the match: We don’t like to pick up on an error in such an entertaining game but Wayne Barnescalling Aaron Cruden’s pass to TJ Perenara forward was one for the archives. Despite several replays and advice from elsewhere Barnes stood by his decision. An amazing call.

Match Report Here: Planet Rugby

***

 Kieran Read of New Zealand clashes with Taulupe Faletau of Wales going after a high ball during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images AsiaPac)

*

Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks looks to fend during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Eden Park on June 11, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand.

(June 10, 2016 - Source: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images AsiaPac)

**