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New Zealand won't rest after World Cup success

The seeds for New Zealand’s World Cup success last weekend were sown in 2007 during one of the darkest times in the history of the All Blacks.

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Jamie Heaslip: Early Argentina tries left us with too big a mountain to climb

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Les Kiss rules out knee-jerk reaction to Argentina loss in World Cup

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New Zealand's Rugby World Cup stars fancy Bandon Grammar for the cup

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Cheika eyeing revenge in 2019 if Aussie contract extended

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Brian O’Driscoll: Ireland can close the gap on southern superpowers

Halloween tricks and treats from unearthly champs

Halloween. A long and spooky evening is in store for Australia, it seems.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Michael Cheika: We are at the beginning of our journey

The pain of a World Cup final defeat to New Zealand will linger for Australia but Michael Cheika believes his rejuvenated Wallabies are only at the beginning of their journey to challenge the mighty All Blacks.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Peter Jackson: Steve Hansen’s Rugby World Cup ascent started with race to the bottom

For two whole years, the hard times never seemed to leave Steve Hansen alone – none harder than a wintry weekend in Dublin 13 years ago.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

The world is All Black after New Zealand win Rugby World Cup

Forty five minutes after the final whistle, Richie McCaw led the Haka, perhaps for the last time.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Hail and farewell to the captains and the kings of the Rugby World Cup

The e-mail from the tournament organisers dropped yesterday with the usual hyperbole about what a great job they had done. And for once, you could not find fault with the declaration from World Rugby that England 2015 had been the sport’s biggest and best World Cup.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Kylie Minogue was spotted at the Rugby World Cup final and Twitter went nuts

The Rugby World Cup final, the biggest match in 2015’s sporting calendar (aside from Ireland beating Germany in the Euro 2016 qualifiers, d’ya remember that?) is one of the most tense games of the tournament so far.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Bronze for South Africa but record escapes Bryan Habana

Argentina 13 South Africa 24: South Africa cruised to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the third-place play-off but Bryan Habana’s World Cup ended in frustration as the winger was unable to break Jonah Lomu’s try-scoring record.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

‘We make fun of their accent and take jabs at their fondness for sheep’

More than rugby pride is at stake when Australia and New Zealand clash in this afternoon’s World Cup final Remember when your little brother or sister beat you for the first time?

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

A final to be decided by defensive excellence

1. Australia will always back themselves to beat New Zealand.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Richie McCaw: The All Blacks’ big white shark

If Richard Hugh McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis Cup up to the London skies tonight in his final act as an All Black, it would do more than reinforce his claim to being rugby’s ultimate gladiator, the best player the game has seen.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Another spooky Halloween fright night for All Blacks?

New Zealand will be hoping to avoid another Halloween horror show when they face World Cup final opponents Australia.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Dan Carter’s moment in the real deal

The great and the good of this wonderful game will gather in London this weekend for a gala event that will bring down the curtain on a wonderful six weeks of intrigue and excitement that has showcased its finest exponents at the peak of their powers.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Cheika accidentally reveals Wallabies' game-plan for Rugby World Cup final

Australia have blundered on the eve of the World Cup final by accidentally revealing elements of their game-plan for dethroning New Zealand.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Kiwi bus driver shows All Blacks allegiance behind enemy lines

With the Rugby World Cup final fast approaching, fans from both countries have been busy trying to outdo each other in terms of who has the best supporters.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Springboks backing Meyer to stay on

The Springboks squad have thrown their weight behind Heyneke Meyer’s bid to continue as South Africa coach after the World Cup.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Wallabies driven on by proud Irish heart

Conor McGregor is an unlikely inspiration behind Australia’s run to the World Cup final.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Cheika ignores messages of goodwill for now

Michael Cheika insists Australia have ignored messages of goodwill hailing their passage into the World Cup final as they refuse to target anything other than lifting the sport’s ultimate prize.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Carter can show why he is the greatest 10 ever

It’s been said that most Rugby World Cup finals have been dour, boring affairs, and there’s good reason for that, but I think we could be looking at the exception to the rule this weekend, writes Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Skipper McCaw’s focus on completing final mission

It is widely expected that Richie McCaw will retire after tomorrow’s World Cup final against Australia, and yet New Zealand’s decorated captain is still refusing to make an announcement.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Final thoughts on World Cup 2015

The end is near. It is six weeks ago today since England opened the Rugby World Cup with a win at Fiji’s expense at Twickenham, but the hosts will be nowhere to be seen tomorrow as New Zealand and Australia bring the final curtain down on the latest chase for the Webb Ellis Cup, writes Brendan O’Brien

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: BallTalk: Rugby World Cup Final preview

Steve Neville (@SteveNeville_) and Peter McNamara (@PeterMcNamara_) look ahead to the World Cup final and discuss where it will be won. 

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Stephen Moore the standard bearer for Australia

It is a list so illustrious, you don’t even have to use their first names.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Jonah Lomu wary of Australia in crucial breakdown battle

New Zealand great Jonah Lomu fears David Pocock and Michael Hooper will give Australia a critical edge at the breakdown in Saturday’s World Cup final.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Dan Carter the best ever, says rival Stephen Larkham

Stephen Larkham insists Australia will face the greatest fly-half of all time when they clash with New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final at Twickenham.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

David Pocock ‘more a lover than a fighter’

Australia number eight David Pocock has invited “legend” David Attenborough to Saturday’s World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Winning mindset key to All Black magic

You get a good insight into the New Zealand psyche just listening to their supporters. They’re not exactly a shy or bashful lot when it comes to talking rugby.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Everything you need to know about the RWC final

After six weeks, Saturday will see the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

RWC2015 Data Centre: Every game, every fixture and every result

Welcome to the Irish Examiner’s Rugby World Cup 2015 data centre where we will ensure you don’t miss anything.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

All Blacks ready to rise to another challenge, declares Beauden Barrett

In a team chock full of legends, Beauden Barrett may still have junior status but he has been an All Black long enough to know that to retain the World Cup this Saturday, they will have to go back to square one.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Nigel Owens ‘humbled’ to officiate RWC final

Welshman Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham, with Ireland’s John Lacey taking charge of the bronze medal match between South Africa and Argentina.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Bronze match ‘like kissing your sister’, says Heyneke Meyer

Heyneke Meyer may be in the minority when it comes to assessing the merits of bronze finals at the Rugby World Cup.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Michael Cheika planning one final surprise

The odds are stacked against Australia as they head into Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final with arch rivals New Zealand, but coach Michael Cheika is refusing to contemplate defeat.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Ireland beware as Heyneke Meyer sends ominous warning

Not that Ireland were under any illusions about the size of the challenge they will face during their three-Test tour to South Africa next summer, but the bid to land a first win there seems to have become even more difficult.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Cheika’s wily Wallabies will be All Blacks’ toughest test

Two contrasting semi-finals, both equally captivating in their own way. The debate about how Ireland should play the game will rumble on long after this tournament is over but as the weekend’s absorbing action proved, you have to play to your strengths.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

VIDEO: Argentina fall as Australia close on miracle finale

Michael Cheika is just 80 minutes away from completing the coaching miracle of the professional era after guiding Australia to the World Cup final last night.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015