Bearing his name , the Bledisloe Cup was established .
In 1931 , the then Governor General of New Zealand , Lord Bledisloe donated a Rugby trophy to foster sporting ties between Australia and New Zealand .
Bearing Bledisloe 's name , the Bledisloe Cup was established .
In 1931 , the then Governor General of New Zealand , Lord Bledisloe donated a Rugby trophy to foster sporting ties between Australia and New Zealand .