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Referees boss finally backs O’Keeffe after World Cup criticism
Dupont was critical of the Kiwi in the wake of his side’s one-point quarter-final loss.
Chris Rattue: Why the Springboks are the greatest team ever
OPINION: Chris Rattue's winners and losers from the RWC 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.
'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.
'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Cane: 'Obviously so many s*** emotions, on a personal level and on behalf of the team.'
Rugby World Cup final: The moments that mattered
A look at the key moments from this morning's RWC final.
Sayonara: The All Blacks leavers of 2023
The Herald pays tribute to those retiring, heading overseas and those coming back soon.
Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks
After shocking the world to reach the final, the All Blacks fell short in the pinnacle.
'It’s a shocker': All Blacks captain Sam Cane red carded in final
The final was riddled with cards - a red to the All Blacks, two yellows for South Africa.
All Blacks v Springboks: Who do the numbers favour?
How the numbers stack up in rugby's greatest rivalry.
'Inhabit a bubble': English pundit's swipe at ABs on eve of World Cup final
'Time for the All Blacks’ aura of self-righteousness to be punctured,' writes a UK pundit
Balance between head and heart key for All Blacks
“Fire in the belly, ice in the head,” All Blacks loose forward Dalton Papali’i said.
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.
Phil Gifford: Seven secrets of success if ABs are to win World Cup
Opinion: The things to get right in the final.
All you need to know about the World Cup bronze final
It’s a match no team wants to play, no matter what the players or coaches say in public.
Fairytale finale? Departing All Blacks legends grasp end of careers
The All Blacks are determined to stay true to their living in the moment mantra.
Exclusive interview: Beauden Parrot a bit ruffled
The parrot who's 'winging it' and has 'been a bit plucky' with his predictions.
All you need to know about the All Blacks World Cup final
New Zealand are headed for their fifth World Cup final.
'Sneaky little ways': English pundit on how the All Blacks cheat
OPINION: Stuart Barnes has questioned their integrity and the officials' impartiality.
What the coalition negotiations can learn from the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup final offers a more clear-cut method of finding a winner.
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.'
How to watch and when to sleep during a stacked weekend of sport
There's a bit on for Kiwi sports fans this weekend.
Mbonambi set to play in World Cup final
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi looks set to be free to play on Sunday.
'I can't wait': Why Springboks legends wanted the All Blacks
John Smit says both sets of fans wanted this final match-up.
Gregor Paul: How the All Blacks turned it around after woeful 2022
OPINION: The All Blacks stopped listening to the naysayers and merchants of doom.
Where to watch the All Blacks' World Cup final
All you need to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.
All Blacks shed tears on eve of World Cup final
The All Blacks banished stereotypes to deliver a series of heartfelt speeches.