Rugby

All 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.

South Africa have beaten Argentina 24-13 to win the Rugby World Cup's bronze medal match at London's Olympic Stadium.

Dan 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.

Just think - one more sleep and it's all over, bar the celebrations - or commiserations - depending how tomorrow's game goes. Video

OPINION: 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.

History 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.

Rugby World Cup third place playoff: South Africa take on Argentina at Olympic Stadium. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.

Rugby World Cup Final: The All Blacks take on Australia at Twickenham. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.

For someone who does "not like too much palaver in my life", it's hard to know just how much joie de vivre Steve Hansen will show if the All Blacks retain the World Cup.

OPINION: As rugby pundits place predictions for Sunday's big match, Glen Scanlon finds it may come down to style: simple versus adventurous.

Tickets are still available for seats at the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, with prices ranging from $1300 to an eye-watering $18,000.

The All Blacks have named an unchanged 23 for the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday morning.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is free to play in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia.

The contenders for the International Rugby Players' Association Try of the Year have been revealed with All Blacks winger Julian Savea appearing twice.

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.

Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has made nine changes to his team to face South Africa in the World Cup bronze medal match.

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has named his strongest possible team for the third and forth play-off at the Rugby World Cup against Argentina.

OPINION: Win or no win, there will be serious celebrations after Sunday's Rugby World Cup final as some heavyweight All Blacks bid farewell to the team.