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Rugby 2011 headlines with summaries.
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Henry interested in England role
28 Oct 2011Outgoing New Zealand rugby coach Graham Henry says he's interested in a role with English rugby.
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Graham Henry calls it quits
1 Nov 2011Nine days after coaching the All Blacks to their first Rugby World Cup in 24 years, coach Graham Henry has announced he's stepping down. Audio
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Cup scalper convicted and discharged
27 Oct 2011Police in Auckland say that a backpacker caught scalping tickets to the Rugby World Cup final quickly left New Zealand after being convicted and discharged by the courts.
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SBW ends mystery over parade absences
27 Oct 2011Sonny Bill Williams has ended a mystery over his whereabouts. The All Black utility has Tweeted that his Nan is back home and thanked his Tweeps for all their prayers.
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All Blacks parade in capital
26 Oct 2011Despite the drizzle, thousands of people turned out for a Rugby World Cup victory parade in Wellington on Wednesday - from Civic Square to Parliament.
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Eye gouging denied by French team
26 Oct 2011The rugby editor of a French newspaper says the French team has denied attempting to eye-gouge All Blacks captain Richie McCaw during the Rugby World Cup final. Audio
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Spending spree after Rugby World Cup win
26 Oct 2011Paymark says an extra $26.6 million was spent through its network during the final weekend of the Rugby World Cup, compared to the same four days last year.
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Cup win translates to economic benefit - UK researcher
25 Oct 2011New Zealand's Rugby World Cup victory is expected to provide a temporary boost to the country's economy.
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Rugby World Cup biggest event ever for TAB
25 Oct 2011The Rugby World Cup was the TAB's biggest-ever betting event with over $30 million wagered on the tournament.
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Christchurch takes turn for victory parade
25 Oct 2011The All Blacks were given a noisy welcome by tens of thousands of fans in Christchurch as they made a victory parade through the central city. Audio
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France fined for haka response
25 Oct 2011The International Rugby Board has fined the French team $5000 for advancing on the All Blacks' haka at the start of the Rugby World Cup final. Audio
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All Blacks named rugby's team of year
25 Oct 2011The All Blacks have continued their winning streak taking out the team of the year at the International Rugby Board awards.
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Cup Final sparks record A and E patients
26 Oct 2011Auckland Hospital reports it had record numbers of patients through accident and emergency on Monday in the wake of the Rugby World Cup final.
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RWC 'Cloud' to stay in Auckland
25 Oct 2011Authorities in Auckland have decided to keep the building known as the Cloud on the downtown waterfront as a venue.
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Crowds cheer on parade of victorious All Blacks
24 Oct 2011One of the biggest crowds Auckland has ever seen filled the central city to cheer on the All Blacks in a World Cup victory parade.
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Rugby World Cup will be back, says mayor
24 Oct 2011Auckland's mayor wants to host another Rugby World Cup and hopes discussions on a future bid can begin within months.
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All Blacks lift first Rugby World Cup for 24 years
24 Oct 2011New Zealand ended their Rugby World Cup hoodoo by beating France in a nerve-shredding final at Eden Park, by 8-7 on Sunday night.
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Players' mindset, trust key to win
24 Oct 2011All Black coaches are praising the mindset of the team that has pulled off New Zealand's first Rugby World Cup win in 24 years.
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Cup behind spike in emergency patients
24 Oct 2011Auckland City Hospital processed a record number of emergency patients on Monday.
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McCaw says bravery got New Zealand over the line
24 Oct 2011New Zealand captain Richie McCaw applauded everyone in the team for the courageous effort in winning the Rugby World Cup against France.
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Celebrations mostly well behaved
24 Oct 2011Emergency services have had a busy night dealing with the aftermath of the All Blacks' World Cup win but say most revellers were well behaved.
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Fans go wild after 24 years of hurt comes to an end
24 Oct 2011Packed fanzones in the main centres erupted in celebration and relief after the thousands of fans realised the All Blacks had won the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1987.
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Media has "loaded the gun" by writing off French says McCaw
22 Oct 2011All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says the media have provided plenty of motivation for France to win Sunday's Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park.
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Auckland ready for record fanzone crowds
22 Oct 2011Rugby World Cup organisers say Sunday night's final could attract the biggest crowd yet to Auckland's fanzones.
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