Australia
Beauden Barrett's World Cup try a 'peek into the future'
The All Blacks might be losing some of their biggest names, but Beauden Barrett's match-sealing try in the dying minutes of the Rugby World Cup final is a peek into the team's future. Audio
Jim Parker in Australia
To Australia now, where the global expansion plans for the major banks are being pared back, despite big profit results. Audio
Hansen unlikely to stay after 2017
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen doesn't expect to be leading his champion team through to the next Rugby World Cup. Video
Special day for back-to-back All Blacks
OPINION: Sunday was a special day, for many reasons - including Dan Carter's decision to swap 'boy next door' for flat-out beast, writes Jamie Wall.
Australia sets sights on Rugby World Cup 2019
As New Zealand celebrates the All Blacks' historic win, Australia is already planning ahead to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Video
World reacts to a 'masterclass' of rugby
The 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
Carter and McCaw's fairytale finish
OPINION: "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
Richie just wants to 'enjoy today'
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw remains coy about his future after becoming the first man to skipper a side to two Rugby World Cup triumphs.
All Blacks retain World Cup
The All Blacks have retained the Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 34-17 at Twickenham.
All Blacks the best in the world
The All Blacks cemented their status as the greatest team in rugby history when they overwhelmed Australia 34-17 in the World Cup final. Video
Wallabies refuse to blame ref
The Wallabies are refusing to blame three crucial refereeing blunders in the "championship minutes" for their demise in the World Cup final against New Zealand.
McCaw and Carter, the best ever
Richie McCaw is the greatest All Black of all time, with Dan Carter a close second, coach Steve Hansen said after his team's World Cup final win over Australia.
Australia looks to Kyrgyzstan in struggle to resettle refugees
Australia's government is refusing to comment on reports that it is considering resettling refugees detained in Nauru and Papua New Guinea in the central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan.
RWC LIVE: All Blacks vs Australia
Rugby World Cup Final: The All Blacks take on Australia at Twickenham. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.
Australia will not bow to pressure from Amnesty
The Australian government is standing firm on its border protection policies despite yesterday's scathing report by Amnesty International. Audio
Amnesty accuses Australia over people-smuggling
Amnesty International says there is good evidence that Australian officials acted illegally towards refugees, paying boat crews to return them to Indonesia. Audio
Pocock a tough nut but Wallabies a threat all over
Loose forward David Pocock has grabbed the headlines with his World Cup displays but All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu says Australia pose a threat all over the pitch.
Sydney FC denounce prospect of a third Sydney A-League team
Sydney FC have denounced the prospect of a third Sydney A-League team, accusing the FFA of trying to cut their market in half.
"by hook or by crook" - political fallout
In June, the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot told his nation that Australia would stop the people smuggling boats "by hook or by crook."Michelle Grattan is The Conversation's chief… Audio
Hope a new Amnesty International report helps refugee case
A Bangladeshi refugee who is being detained in Indonesia after his groups' failed attempt to sail to New Zealand hopes a new report by Amnesty International will help his group's case. Guyon Espiner… Audio
