Wallabies win The Rugby Championship 2015 / Sydney

A Wallabies jersey is seen in their changeroom prior to the Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Australia have broken New Zealand's hold on the Rugby Championship trophy thanks to a 27-19 win over their trans-Tasman rivals in Saturday's decider in Sydney.

The All Blacks had won every previous Rugby Championship since the expansion to four teams in 2012, but were outscored three tries to two by their hosts in a thrilling contest at ANZ Stadium.

This is Australia's first title since claiming the Tri-Nations in 2011. The result also means New Zealand must win next week's clash at Eden Park if they are to retain the Bledisloe Cup, which they have held since 2003.

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Stephen Moore of the Wallabies tackles Kieran Read of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 David Pocock of the Wallabies makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

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Man of the match: A mention for David Pocock, who was excellent once again, but we have to go for Nic White, who only needed 15 minutes on the field to change the complexion of the game.

Moment of the match: The All Blacks are usually the ones who produce a fast finish but White's try will long be remembered as it sealed a memorable win.  

Match Report from Planet Rugby

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A general view is seen a scrum packs during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Nick Phipps of the Wallabies waits for the ball from the scrum during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Matt King/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 next test:

 Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand v Australia

Eden Park

Aug 15

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Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Wallabies scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks at ANZ Stadium on August 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

(Aug. 7, 2015 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Freedom Cup 2015

 Willie le Roux of South Africa tackled by Charles Piutau of New Zealand during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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 Dane Coles of New Zealand breaks away during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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A late Richie McCaw try helped the All Blacks clinch a closely-fought clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, winning 27-20.

New Zealand have become masters of the fast finish and it was fitting that McCaw - in what was probably his last Test on South African soil - landed the killer blow against their fiercest rivals.

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 Richie McCaw (All blacks Captain) in action during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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 Kieran Read of New Zealand gets tackled by Heinrich Brussow during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Man of the match: A mention for Lood de Jager, who worked tirelessly but Charles Piutau booked his ticket to the World Cup with a faultless display on defence and an electric performance on attack. 

Moment of the match: How do they always do it? McCaw's try was another example of New Zealand's clinical execution as they came back from behind once again. 

Match Report / Planet Rugby

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Cornal Hendricks of South Africa and Ma'a Nonu of New Zealand in action during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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The Freedom Cup is on display during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Argentina in Christchurch

 Richie McCaw (L) and Dan Carter (R) of the All Blacks shake hands before The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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New Zealand scored five tries as they got their Rugby Championship title defence up and running with a 39-18 victory over Argentina in Christchurch.

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Dan Carter of the New Zealand All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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 TJ Perenara of the New Zealand All Blacks looks to pass during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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 Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks looks to pass during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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 Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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 Charles Piutau of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Horacio Agulla of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Charles Piutau of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Tomas Cubelli of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks charges over to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Manuel Carizza of Argentina takes the high ball during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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