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How world media reacted to South Africa’s 12-11 win over the All Blacks.
Foster's parting plea on last day as coach
Ian Foster is calling on World Rugby to make a crucial change to the game.
'Intense' and 'gutting': Bay spectators on the Rugby World Cup loss
Spectators described the final as 'intense' and 'gutting'.
Editorial: The Springboks deserved to win
OPINION: What it means for South Africa puts the agony of the result into perspective.
Player ratings: The best and worst of the All Blacks (feat a lowly 3)
The Herald's player ratings for the Rugby World Cup 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.
Sam Cane: Red card 'something I have to live with forever'
The emotion was clear in the All Blacks camp following their loss to the Springboks.
'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.
'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller
Despite the frustrating loss, John Ashworth is very proud of his No 4 nephew.
'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.
'Done the country proud': Government congratulations All Blacks on World Cup performance
Minister Grant Robertson had been representing the Government at the final in Paris.
Sayonara: The All Blacks leavers of 2023
The Herald pays tribute to those retiring, heading overseas and those coming back soon.
Heartbreak! All Blacks fall short in tense, controversial final
Live updates of the World Cup final. Can the All Blacks go all the way?
'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.
Rugby World Cup finish also end of era in All Blacks history
OPINION: What a way to bow out of the game.
Beehive Diaries: How close did Luxon get to going to Paris?
With coalition negotiations still ongoing, the PM-elect had to make a tough decision.
Where Black Ferns 'need to be a bit smarter' in WXV 1
The Black Ferns identified some areas for improvement in their loss to France.
England win thriller to take RWC bronze
It wasn't a match of quality, but it was a match of excitement.
Massey High School First XV players inspired by lifetime trip
"It doesn’t matter what community you’re from or what your background is.”
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.
All you need to know about the All Blacks World Cup final
New Zealand are headed for their fifth World Cup final.
What it's like to be a journalist covering the Rugby World Cup
The NZ Herald and Beyond the Game’s Cheree Kinnear gives a sneak peek into life on tour.
'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.'
Ticker-tape parade? What happens if the All Blacks win the RWC
Without getting ahead of ourselves, here's what'll happen if the All Blacks win.
'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
OPINION: The All Blacks' kicking game will have a critical hand in shaping the outcome.
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.