The All Blacks' right-hand man
If the ABs find themselves in a hole on Sunday, one man off the field will play a pivotal role in any revival.
If the ABs find themselves in a hole on Sunday, one man off the field will play a pivotal role in any revival.
There will be, regardless of the outcome, some kind of closure at Twickenham tomorrow.
Richie McCaw was at risk of missing the RWC final through being suspended for foul play. Paul writes how media could be the blame for this situation
Brian Moore urges English rugby fans to join the rest of the world in farewelling one of its greatest players.
The pocock is not alone, for now the egg is clutched firmly, jealously between the clawed feet of the black-hooded macaw, writes Brian.
When Keven Mealamu's penultimate battle with the ABs finished with a narrow semifinal win, the old warrior made his way back to the dressing room.
With two days to go, Massey University answers the hot questions on performance, featuring specialist opinion from across the university
Hefty costs for screens, security and "other services" are reasons why the Super City's refuse to set up a fanzone for Aucklanders to watch the RWCF.
All Blacks captain won't say if final will be his last but he does think the game will be a hard one.
Steve Hansen has sly dig at Australia over ban on "All Blacks".
No wonder Wallaby coach Michael Cheika is determined to do what he can to debunk the myth of New Zealand, writes Gregor Paul
Joe Moody faces ultimate test after Wyatt Crockett suffers groin injury.
Never mind the final, the All Blacks have already beaten the Wallabies spectacularly - when it comes to celebrity support, that is.
One of the biggest concerns from an All Blacks' point of view will be Wallabies second-five Matt Giteau, writes Justin Marshall
Kieran Read has enjoyed a good World Cup but hasn't quite reached his best, writes Gregor Paul
The All Blacks' worldwide sponsors are in the gun.
We compare the two players predicted to have the greatest influence on Sunday morning's World Cup final.
Australia's ban on using "All Blacks" name faces backlash as tabloids pull out the c-word.
Craig Dowd says Wallabies are the "complete package".
Batches of pies sent to the All Blacks have a special twist - they're shaped like rugby balls and topped with a silver fern.
There's been a common theme in the previous two sporting World Cup finals between New Zealand and Australia this year - disastrous starts.
If you're an All Black, Wayne Smith is not a good man to travel with on a long-haul flight.