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Opinion: It's only a game and no one died

OPINION: There were so many winners at the Rugby World Cup, writes Tommy Wilson.

Alice Soper: New Zealand's national sport is finding someone to blame

OPINION: Fans, pundits and players alike, would do well to remember the grassroots way.

Who really made the call to give Sam Cane a red card?

It wasn't Wayne Barnes or Tom Foley that made the call.

Classy Springboks captain says leave All Black alone after social media abuse

Siya Kolisi has told his fans to leave All Black Jordie Barrett alone.

Why fans need to stop blaming Barnes and get on with life

OPINION: Sports enthusiasts need to encourage a culture that supports match officials.

Scrap the TMO? The law that must change to save rugby

Rugby is in crisis but these changes would go a long way to keeping its appeal.

How many Kiwis watched the Rugby World Cup final?

We were glued to their screens on Sunday morning for the nail-biting final.

The change one former All Black would make to TMOs

Pita Alatini feels changes need to be made around TMOs.

Editorial: The Springboks deserved to win

OPINION: What it means for South Africa puts the agony of the result into perspective.

Player ratings: The best and worst of the All Blacks (feat a lowly 3)

The Herald's player ratings for the Rugby World Cup final.

Paul Lewis: Well done to South Africa, the best at not playing rugby

OPINION: Their possession, kick, defend, kick the goals style is an effective way to win.

Sam Cane: Red card 'something I have to live with forever'

The emotion was clear in the All Blacks camp following their loss to the Springboks.

'The game has a few issues': Ian Foster on devastating loss - Gregor Paul

OPINION: The All Blacks coach didn't want to weigh in but clearly felt hard done by.

'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller

Despite the frustrating loss, John Ashworth is very proud of his No 4 nephew.

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.