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![Alice Soper: New Zealand's national sport is finding someone to blame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
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.
![Rugby World Cup final 1987: The team of dreams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Rugby World Cup final 1987: The team of dreams
On a magical day at Eden Park, the All Blacks became rugby's first world champions.
![Exclusive interview: Beauden Parrot a bit ruffled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Exclusive interview: Beauden Parrot a bit ruffled
The parrot who's 'winging it' and has 'been a bit plucky' with his predictions.
![The 'honest conversations' Black Ferns faced after loss to France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
The 'honest conversations' Black Ferns faced after loss to France
The Black Ferns took plenty away from their loss to France last weekend.
![All Blacks favoured in final as betting hype surrounds Will Jordan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
All Blacks favoured in final as betting hype surrounds Will Jordan
'The All Blacks fans have stuck by their team, and it’s evident in the betting markets.'
!['I can't wait': Why Springboks legends wanted the All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'I can't wait': Why Springboks legends wanted the All Blacks
John Smit says both sets of fans wanted this final match-up.
![Where to watch the All Blacks' World Cup final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Where to watch the All Blacks' World Cup final
All you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.
![Why a World Cup win this week would trump the others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Why a World Cup win this week would trump the others
OPINION: New Zealand has won three World Cups but this one would mean more than the rest.
![Editorial: Southern giants tightening long-term grip on World Cup success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
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.
![How the lopsided Rugby World Cup draw has been a shemozzle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
How the lopsided Rugby World Cup draw has been a shemozzle
OPINION: The absence of two of the best teams leaves a hollow feeling.
![Chris Rattue's watchlist: Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Chris Rattue's watchlist: Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend
The top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
![Gregor Paul: How Ireland and All Blacks swapped rugby identities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
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.
![Champagne Rugby podcast: All Blacks v Ireland quarter-final should have had a heart-attack warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Champagne Rugby podcast: All Blacks v Ireland quarter-final should have had a heart-attack warning
Rugby tastes better when it's Champagne Rugby
![Rugby World Cup: Team of the quarter-finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Rugby World Cup: Team of the quarter-finals
Big names make the list after stunning matches.
![Liam Napier: How will France's exit affect the World Cup?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Liam Napier: How will France's exit affect the World Cup?
As interest among locals inevitably plummets, this tournament won’t be the same.
![Who has the best chance to make the Rugby World Cup final?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Who has the best chance to make the Rugby World Cup final?
The final four are decided, but which nation's team have the best chance?
!['Can't tell you our secrets': How the Black Ferns have changed since last meeting France](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Can't tell you our secrets': How the Black Ferns have changed since last meeting France
“I don’t know if it’s possible to expect anything from the French."
![This was rugby's greatest weekend and shot in the arm it needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
This was rugby's greatest weekend and shot in the arm it needed
Reports of rugby's demise were premature after captivating and thrilling quarter-finals.
![Chris Rattue: France have been brilliant hosts, but ultimately are chokers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Chris Rattue: France have been brilliant hosts, but ultimately are chokers
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup.
![Charge-down! How a Springbok saved two points in one-point victory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Charge-down! How a Springbok saved two points in one-point victory
Cheslin Kolbe's dash proved crucial.
![Phil Gifford: The four biggest talking points at the Rugby World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Phil Gifford: The four biggest talking points at the Rugby World Cup
OPINION: Mark the date, the Rugby World Cup just got real.