Rugby
Wellington turns on charm for All Blacks
Thousands of Wellingtonians, including school children, have turned out to see the All Blacks' victory parade on a golden day in the capital. Video
Gatland coming home.....in 2019
Welsh rugby's longest-serving coach, New Zealander Warren Gatland, will relinquish his post after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks celebrate with Auckland
Thousands of Aucklanders crammed into Victoria Park today for the official celebration of the All Blacks' victory at the Rugby World Cup. Video, Audio
All Blacks parade the world cup through Auckland
The champion All Blacks have paraded the world cup through Auckland, with skipper Richie Macaw telling crowds there's no better feeling than holding it up - twice in a row. Audio
Manawatu and Wellington rugby coaches fined
The Manawatu and Wellington rugby coaches Jason O'Halloran and Earl Va'a have been fined for criticising referees.
Springbok coaching position to be reviewed
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed that there will be a review of the Springbok coaching and management team.
Qantas staff forced to wear All Black
Staff 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.
Dan Carter named world player of the year
All Black Dan Carter has been named the best player in the world for the third time at the World Rugby Awards.
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.
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
Wallabies accidentally reveal Cup final 'plans'
Australia's coaching staff accidentally revealed some of their secrets on the eve of the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
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.
Cupwatch: The final countdown
Mediawatch looks at how at the media filled the void of a week without World Cup action in the run-up to the final. Did the supply of stories about the All Blacks exceed demand? Audio
Cupwatch: The final countdown
Mediawatch looks at how at the media filled the void of a week without World Cup action in the run-up to the final. Did the supply of stories about the All Blacks exceed demand?
Alexander Bisley - Rugby World Cup Final
Rugby correspondent live from London with news and reaction following the post-match media conference. Audio
