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Rugby World Cup headlines with summaries.
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Boks beat Pumas for bronze
31 Oct 2015South Africa have beaten Argentina 24-13 to win the Rugby World Cup's bronze medal match at London's Olympic Stadium.
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LIVE: All Blacks vs Wallabies
1 Nov 2015The All Blacks are taking on the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup FINAL. Keep up on our LIVE blog with Glen Scanlon here.
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Thousands welcome the victorious All Blacks arrive home
4 Nov 2015It was standing room only at Auckland Airport as up to 4000 people turned out to welcome home the All Blacks this morning. Audio
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Wallabies refuse to blame ref
1 Nov 2015The Wallabies are refusing to blame three crucial refereeing blunders in the "championship minutes" for their demise in the World Cup final against New Zealand.
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World reacts to a 'masterclass' of rugby
1 Nov 2015The All Blacks have been congratulated by friends and foes alike for a 'masterclass' of rugby in the World Cup final, and even those grumbling about the ref's performance had to give the team full… Video
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All Blacks the best in the world
1 Nov 2015The All Blacks cemented their status as the greatest team in rugby history when they overwhelmed Australia 34-17 in the World Cup final. Video
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Richie just wants to 'enjoy today'
1 Nov 2015All Blacks captain Richie McCaw remains coy about his future after becoming the first man to skipper a side to two Rugby World Cup triumphs.
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All Blacks retain World Cup
1 Nov 2015The All Blacks have retained the Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 34-17 at Twickenham.
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Carter and McCaw's fairytale finish
1 Nov 2015OPINION: "Fairytale finish" is a cliche used too often in sports-writing, but it's hard to think of better words to describe how the Test careers of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw ended at Twickenham. Video
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Qantas staff forced to wear All Black
2 Nov 2015Staff on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Auckland have followed through on a deal to wear black jerseys if Australia failed to win the Rugby World Cup.
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Wallabies accidentally reveal Cup final 'plans'
1 Nov 2015Australia's coaching staff accidentally revealed some of their secrets on the eve of the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
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RWC 2015: Betting on All Blacks pays off
1 Nov 2015A punter has made $140,000 after laying the largest-ever bet with the TAB - and Qantas staff will be wearing black after a wager with Air New Zealand.
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Fans celebrate All Blacks' World Cup win
1 Nov 2015New Zealand rugby fans around the country have celebrated the All Blacks' ultimate victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Video
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RWC LIVE: South Africa vs Argentina
30 Oct 2015Rugby World Cup third place playoff: South Africa take on Argentina at Olympic Stadium. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.
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Milner-Skudder's breakout year continues
29 Oct 2015All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder's outstanding season has continued with the Manawatu flyer shortlisted for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player award.
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Peerless McCaw hungry for more
31 Oct 2015Like the All Blacks juggernaut that he has led with distinction, Richie McCaw has kept evolving and at the age of 34 his hunger for success and focus is as intense as ever.
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Wallabies not backing down
31 Oct 2015The Wallabies have vowed to stand toe-to-toe with their fearsome New Zealand opponents in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham.
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'We'll play to our strengths'
31 Oct 2015All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he hopes New Zealand and Australia can turn on the style in the Rugby World Cup final, but accepts the suffocating pressure could turn off the try tap.
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A final hurrah for Dan Carter?
31 Oct 2015Dan Carter will finally get the opportunity to live one of his childhood dreams when he takes the field at Twickenham in the Rugby World Cup final.
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When being a fan comes first
31 Oct 2015As a reporter, it's my job to be an impartial observer - but sometimes the fan in me can't help but take over, Alex Coogan Reeves writes. Video
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The Bluffer's guide to the RWC: one Final time.
31 Oct 2015Just think - one more sleep and it's all over, bar the celebrations - or commiserations - depending how tomorrow's game goes. Video
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What to expect from the Rugby World Cup final
30 Oct 2015OPINION: Ahead of a final which will mostly be watched by bleary-eyed New Zealanders and Australians in the wee hours of the morning, Jamie Wall tells us what to expect.
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History won't be denied in World Cup final
30 Oct 2015History beckons for the winner of the Rugby World Cup final in London, but both the All Blacks and Wallabies are dismissing it as a factor.
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All Blacks team unchanged for final
30 Oct 2015The All Blacks have named an unchanged 23 for the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday morning.
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