Australian Rugby appears to be playing mind games ahead of World Cup final.

Survey finds many turned off by what they see as rugby's dominance of New Zealand's cultural life.

Australia have been warned that they risk a World Cup final nightmare if they serve up an ill-disciplined display similar to that which plagued their semifinal win over Argentina.

It's usually a waste of time trying to find valid psychological currency ahead of any test, but perhaps this time the All Blacks have something.

DYLAN CLEAVER: You demanded them, so you've got them - the final Power Rankings to Rule Them All.

COMMENT: If the All Blacks bought into the Pocock/Hooper legend, they wouldn't dare make a single pass, writes Gregor Paul.

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.

COMMENT: One of the big reasons why the All Blacks won against the Boks was the impact of their bench, writes Justin Marshall.

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.

All Whites striker Jeremy Brockie unleashed a special celebration to honour the All Blacks after scoring for his South African club.

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.