Sir Graham Henry believes the All Blacks are perfectly set up to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Trophy.

All Blacks selector Grant Fox has revealed the squad has been told that Welshman Nigel Owens will referee the World Cup final.

The All Blacks semifinal against the Springboks was an emotional rollercoaster for most All Blacks fans - but nerves would later give way to relief and joy.

Chris Rattue rates the best and the worst from the All Blacks' tense 20-18 victory over the Springboks this morning.

The All Blacks 20-18 semifinal win was a performance that was eight years in the making.

The All Blacks are in the World Cup final but have resolved to quickly look at their penalty problems against South Africa.

Ask Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray your questions after the All Blacks' tense 20-18 win over South Africa this morning.

South Africa deserved to be beaten because of their negative tactics, according to the world's rugby media

Sonny Bill Williams was quick to demonstrate some good Kiwi sportsmanship after a tough battle against South Africa.

What key members of the All Blacks side said after the team's tense 20-18 Rugby World Cup semifinal win over South Africa.

All Blacks turn the screws when it matters most while Bryan Habana has afternoon to forget.

When it looked like the All Blacks' worst fears were coming true, Dan Carter stepped up with a drop goal.

Nerves shredded, emotionally drained and physically exhausted, the All Blacks have kept their bid to make history alive.

A brilliant show of composure from the All Blacks has allowed them to hold off the Springboks in a gripping semifinal in which either team could have won late.

Next weekend will see the end of an era in All Blacks rugby with the international retirements of a number of top players.

Join live commentary and stats of the Rugby World Cup semifinal between the All Blacks and South Africa at Twickenham.

Whatever happens in tomorrow morning's semifinal, the All Blacks are well-placed to chug along quite nicely regardless.

It's not written in the stars, but in the numbers. Maths whiz Stefan Yelas has predicted the outcome of the Rugby World Cup using a special formula.

Two of the world's best wingers will take the field tomorrow morning, but who is more likely to make the game-winning impact?

Rugby experts Wynne Gray and Dylan Cleaver answer three questions ahead of tomorrow morning's blockbuster semifinal.

On the eve of the clash at Twickenham, Williams took to social media to offer his support.

Rugby World Cup winning coach Graham Henry believes the current All Blacks side is the best ever New Zealand team.

NZME's rugby experts make their predictions for the Rugby World Cup 2015 semifinals.

Richie McCaw is ready, and he believes the All Blacks are ready to do battle with their old foe in what is set to be a blockbuster.