Kiwis take Bledisloe Cup

Dan Carter produced a stunning performance to help New Zealand win the Bledisloe Cup in Sydney this lunchtime.

Four penalties from Matt Giteau gave the Wallabies a nine point half time lead with the scores at 12-3.

The Kiwis got back into the game with a Ma'a Nonu try and a penalty from Carter two-minutes from time gave New Zealand a dramatic 19-18 victory.

Having lost their opening three games Australia are now out of the race for this year's Tri-Nations.

South Africa are four points ahead of defending champions New Zealand in the standings.

In home rugby, Leinster opened their pre-season campaign with an impressive 38-10 victory over Nice last night.

Debutant Shaun Berne capped a fine display with his first try in Leinster colours, while five other tries were scored in a commanding all-round performance.