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Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks

After shocking the world to reach the final, the All Blacks fell short in the pinnacle.

Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris

The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. Video / NZ Herald

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final

On the eve of their Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks and Springboks players and coaches exchange final words before history is made Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald, SNTV

All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final

One of the biggest rugby rivalries will be bringing Hawke's Bay fans together this weekend

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show

The All Blacks prepare for a Rugby World Cup final showdown with the Springboks. The Herald’s Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier take a look at what to expect and what it’ll take to pull off one of the greatest-ever redemption stories in rugby history. Video / NZ Herald, Photosport

All Blacks name team, change of plans and temperatures plummet | Focus Morning Bulletin October 27, 2023

The All Blacks have made only one change to thier starting 15, Councillors are looking at knocking down the Michael Fowler Centre and MetService says a cold front from Antarctica has hit. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Sport: Weekend Sports Preview October 26

Newstalk ZB's D'Arcy Waldegrave and the NZ Herald's Bonnie Jansen get together to preview a packed weekend of sport. Video / NZ Herald

Beauden 'Maestro' Parrot predicts the result of All Blacks v South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup 2023

Beauden Parrot well and truly earns the decorated nickname of 'Maestro' as he leaves us with a bewildering finale. Video / NZ Herald

Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing

'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'

World Cup prep begins, lightrail’s price tag and mosque attack inquest | Focus Morning Bulletin October 24, 2023

The All Blacks prepare to face South Africa, how much the set-to-be-axed lightrail project has cost so far and Christchurch terror attack inquest begins. Video / NZ Herald

Beyond the Game: All Blacks march into World Cup final

Ian Foster’s All Blacks stand on the precipice of completing their great redemption tale after a 44-6 win over Argentina. Cheree Kinnear and Elliott Smith unpack all the action from Stade de France. Video / NZ Herald / SkySports

Beyond the Game: All Blacks fans react to Rugby World Cup semi-finals win

All Blacks fans were buzzing outside Stade de France in Paris, while Argentina supporters were left heartbroken. Video / NZ Herald

Semifinal showdowns, government negotiations and upward economic growth | Focus Morning Bulletin 20 October, 2023

The stage is set at Stade de France for a big weekend of Rugby World Cup action, Prime Minister elect Chris Luxon says he's in soft-talks with both Act and New Zealand First and Infometrics has revised its expectations, now predicting year-end growth at 0.9 per cent. Video / NZ Herald

Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Argentina exchange last words before semifinal clash

The last words between All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown and Argentina assistant coach Felipe Contepomi before the teams battle it out in the semifinal. Video / NZ Herald

Beauden Parrot has a craving for barbecue

Coming off another incorrect decision, Beauden Parrot has to toss up between hearty Argentinian barbecue or good old Kiwi fish and chips. Video / NZ Herald

Hawke's Bay-based Argentina fans believe '100 percent' Pumas can lift the trophy

The South Americans are set to be a vocal minority on Saturday.

Beyond the Game: All Blacks v Argentina preview show

It's the final hurdle to the Rugby World Cup grand final! The NZ Herald's Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier unpack selection changes for the All Blacks and what to expect from a semifinals clash against Argentina. Video / NZ Herald / SNTV

Rugby World Cup heats up in Paris, counting of special votes continues and new speed cameras set to be installed in Auckland | Focus Morning Bulletin 18 October, 2023

The All Blacks play Argentina in their semifinal on Saturday, there are still 567,000 special votes to count and new speed cameras in Auckland that calculate the average speed between two cameras. Video / NZ Herald