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Rugby World Cup final: The moments that mattered

A look at the key moments from this morning's RWC final.

'Done the country proud': Government congratulations All Blacks on World Cup performance

Minister Grant Robertson had been representing the Government at the final in Paris.

Beehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?

With coalition negotiations still ongoing, the PM-elect had to make a tough decision.

The 'honest conversations' Black Ferns faced after loss to France

The Black Ferns took plenty away from their loss to France last weekend.

'Sneaky little ways': English pundit on how the All Blacks cheat

OPINION: Stuart Barnes has questioned their integrity and the officials' impartiality.

Ticker-tape parade? What happens if the All Blacks win the RWC

Without getting ahead of ourselves, here's what'll happen if the All Blacks win.

'Another epic chapter': What South African media are saying ahead of final

The latest takes out of South Africa ahead of Sunday's big decider.

How to watch and when to sleep during a stacked weekend of sport

There's a bit on for Kiwi sports fans this weekend.

Springboks v England: What the All Blacks will learn from key moments

Here’s what the All Blacks coaching staff might have been looking out for.

Editorial: Southern giants tightening long-term grip on World Cup success

OPINION: New Zealand and South Africa both know better than the rest what works to win.

Chris Rattue: Springboks will be worried by semifinal performance

OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup semifinals.

Rise of the Pumas: How the All Blacks made Argentina great

Argentina's recent success owes a lot to their entry into the Rugby Championship in 2012.

Chris Rattue's watchlist: Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend

The top sporting events to watch over the next few days.

Aaron Smith set for big match: What halfback is focusing on

The halfback looks set to have the match of his life in the semifinal.

Gregor Paul: How Ireland and All Blacks swapped rugby identities

OPINION: It was the All Blacks who knew how to consistently win, but not World Cups.

Liam Napier: How will France's exit affect the World Cup?

As interest among locals inevitably plummets, this tournament won’t be the same.