Rugby

The Wallabies' golden Rugby World Cup run will come to an end against the all-star All Blacks, according to the Australian side's former coach Eddie Jones.

To help you understand what it takes to win a Rugby World Cup final, RNZ has undertaken the onerous task of reading the wise words of the world's top rugby soothsayers to bring you some highlights.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has instantly grabbed the underdog tag for the Rugby World Cup final, claiming the All Blacks have Australia's measure.

OPINION: The All Blacks are heading into another chapter of international rugby's book of pain: a test match against the Springboks. Jamie Wall weighs up each team's prospects.

Nailing the crucial moments - like the All Blacks did on Sunday - is the sort of thing that wins World Cups, writes Jamie Wall in his latest Benchwarmer comment.

South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer apologised for the third time in three months after his side gave up the lead to the All Blacks in the World Cup semi-final.

Winger Adam Ashley Cooper scored a hat-trick as Australia reached the World Cup final with a 29-15 victory over Argentina at Twickenham.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said his team could improve again for next week's World Cup final against the All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed reports captain Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final for elbowing an opponent in the semi-final.

The All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he's deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa.

The All Blacks' wise old heads have once again proved their worth, willing the side to their second straight Rugby World Cup final, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.

The All Blacks have beaten South Africa 20-18 in their Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said their 20-18 Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over South Africa at Twickenham was every bit as hard as they expected.

Rugby World Cup semi final: The All Blacks have beaten South Africa at Twickenham. Look back at LIVE commentary of the game here.

Wanganui have won provincial rugby's Meads Cup, while King Country won the Lochore Cup.

Rugby's governing body has no plans to review the use of the TMO, despite a furore after it was not invoked during the controversial finale the Australia-Scotland game.

They may live in New Zealand, but South African immigrants will be cheering for the Springboks when they take on the All Blacks this weekend.

Choosing your words in the next few days could be really important, so, to help you out, here's this week's Bluffers' Guide to the Rugby World Cup with Megan Whelan.