Heartbreak! All Blacks fall short in tense, controversial final
Live updates of the World Cup final. Can the All Blacks go all the way?
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All Blacks favoured in final as betting hype surrounds Will Jordan
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Ticker-tape parade? What happens if the All Blacks win the RWC
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'Another epic chapter': What South African media are saying ahead of final
The latest takes out of South Africa ahead of Sunday's big decider.
Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing
'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'
Gregor Paul: All Blacks have more than one advantage over Springboks
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Mbonambi set to play in World Cup final
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi looks set to be free to play on Sunday.
The pressing All Blacks selection question
The All Blacks face one pressing selection question, while there is an injury whisper.
'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
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All Blacks shed tears on eve of World Cup final
The All Blacks banished stereotypes to deliver a series of heartfelt speeches.
David Kirk: How 'our special magic' can bring RWC glory
OPINION: A strong set piece and fast thinking are the keys to victory.
Will Foster make any changes for final?
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Paul Lewis: A logical look at the Bongi Mbonambi race slur accusation
OPINION: World Rugby may be happy if Mbonambi is not excluded from the final.
How much a last minute trip to the Rugby World Cup final will cost you
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How ban would be catastrophic for the Springboks
OPINION: Race-related scandal the last thing World Rugby wanted ahead of its dream final.
Chris Rattue: World Cup's glowing image shattered by racial abuse allegations
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.
How horror show will fuel All Blacks' World Cup final
The record loss to South Africa at Twickenham could prove invaluable.
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Gregor Paul: The 'heroic' All Blacks stat that defies logic
OPINION: The All Blacks have made things needlessly hard for themselves.
Springboks v England: What the All Blacks will learn from key moments
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