Finally, Australia Beat New Zealand


After losing to the All-Blacks three times in the 2010 Tri Nations Series and going into the game with a 10 game losing streak against their Trans-Tasman arch rivals, Australia were finally able to overcome to best side in the World with a dramatic 26-24 win in Hong Kong, with James O’Connor scoring the winning try and converting it himself in the game’s final kick. Here are the best pictures from Hong Kong.

We Begin, As Always, With the Haka

It Was a Beautiful Night, A Wonderful Sight

Get Off, It Hurts

Australia’s Will Genia tackling New Zealand’s Jerome Kaino.

O’Connor, Just In Time

Australia’s James O’Connor scores the final of try of the game, leading to his winning conversion.

James O’Connor, For the Win

Right after scoring, O’Connor provides the winning touch, converting his own try to give Australia the win.

It Sucks to Lose

Especially when you haven’t lost in such a long time. Jimmy Cowan just can’t believe it.

And It’s So Good to Win, Especially After So Long

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