Supporters behave: cops

Police were pleased with the behaviour of fans after the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup.

There were two big winners when the final whistle wrapped up the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Sunday morning - the All Blacks and police officers who carried out checks on bars and cars across Hawke's Bay afterwards.

Because the win meant people were in good moods and good moods led to good behaviour, Hawke's Bay area road policing team member Sergeant Paul Ormerod said during a break in checkpoint duties just before noon on Sunday.

And one of the most pleasing aspects for police was that people had clearly been sensible about raising a winning toast with something stronger than coffee.

While more than 1000 vehicles were stopped at four checkpoints across Napier and Hastings in the hours after the big game, only one person had blown between the new lowered limit of 250mcg and 400mcg.

Alcohol had been detected on a a couple of other drivers' breaths but it was not over the limit. "Everyone has been well behaved and sensible - it is very good to see," Mr Ormerod said.

Police patrols had called at bars open for the rugby from around 6am and there were "no issues".

Unlike the 2007 Rugby World Cup, which saw the All Blacks bustled out in the quarter final round.

On that occasion, there had been some problems as people "sulked" and several let their emotions take over.

"No sulking this time," Mr Ormerod said.

Patrols had generally been greeted by smiling faces and waving patron and security staff when they called by.

"Very pleasing," Mr Ormerod said adding that yes, the early morning staff did manage to catch up with some of the action on the screen.

"What a great win for us."