Dan Carter's semifinal drop goal shows just how much the All Blacks have evolved, says former English back Jeremy Guscott.

Former coach says the best teams have made the World Cup final but he wasn't overly impressed with either side in the semi-finals.

Sam Cane reveals what All Blacks will do to stop the Wallabies' danger man.

All Blacks wing's test career has been energy-packed and dramatic - and it started with a rare loss to Australia.

Fans in the Richmond Fanzone in London have been challenged to recreate the force created by the 1.96m, 120kg former All Black winger.

Usually an All Blacks v Australia game is played in late October in Auckland, Brisbane or Sydney.

Motivation can't possibly be a problem for the All Blacks this week. A World Cup final should be more than enough in itself.

The All Blacks are favourites but have been warned by the English media that they need to be wary of the Wallabies.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says his side will get through the final against the All Blacks on adrenaline after beating Argentina 29-15 in their semifinal.

Let's say Nehe Milner-Skudder doesn't scrub up from his left calf injury and the All Blacks need to find a replacement for the World Cup final.

There was nothing pretty about the All Black victory but everything attractive about a place in the World Cup final.

Coach says scrutiny is a "mark of respect" for player rival teams struggle to cope with.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will seek clarification with referees' boss Joel Jutge on some of the rulings made against his side in the tense semifinal victory over South Africa.

Herald rugby experts Dylan Cleaver and Wynne Gray answer three pressing questions after the All Blacks' victory over the Springboks.

The Rugby World Cup needed the class of the All Blacks to make the final, writes Chris Rattue.

Richie McCaw faces a nervous day in London as he waits to see if his place in the Rugby World Cup final is confirmed.

Sir Graham Henry believes the All Blacks are perfectly set up to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Trophy.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox has revealed the squad has been told that Welshman Nigel Owens will referee the World Cup final.

The All Blacks semifinal against the Springboks was an emotional rollercoaster for most All Blacks fans - but nerves would later give way to relief and joy.

Chris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' tense 20-18 victory over the Springboks this morning.

The All Blacks 20-18 semifinal win was a performance that was eight years in the making.

The All Blacks are in the World Cup final but have resolved to quickly look at their penalty problems against South Africa.

The accidental collision between Richie McCaw and Francois Louw is a miniscule incident, writes Wynne Gray.

Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw.

Ask Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray your questions after the All Blacks' tense 20-18 win over South Africa this morning.