The MCG has hosted four Bledisloe Cup rugby union matches in its history, with all four matches recording crowds of over 75,000.
In 1997, a total of 90,119 people saw New Zealand win 33-18. One year later, another 75,127 attended Australia’s 24-16 victory.On June 30, 2007 a crowd of 79,322 saw Australia win 20-15 after three years’ domination by the All Blacks, generally ranked as the best team in the world.
On July 29, 2023 the Bledisloe Cup returned to the MCG, welcoming a crowd of 83,944 as New Zealand 38 defeated Australia 7.