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OPINION: A South African rugby fan offers words of comfort to the All Blacks captain.
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Ian Foster's complicated legacy, free agent status and fractured relationship with NZR
A full analysis of Foster's tenure with the All Blacks and his thoughts on his legacy.
Gregor Paul: What the future could hold for Ian Foster
OPINION: The outgoing coaching team could face off against the All Blacks in the future.
Chris Rattue: Why the Springboks are the greatest team ever
OPINION: Chris Rattue's winners and losers from the RWC final.
Watch: In defence of Wayne Barnes - what he really said to Savea
Wayne Barnes pinged Ardie Savea for a ruck infringement - but did he apologise afterwards?
Willie Jackson: Some South African fans want to murder me, but I call it like I see it
Jackson's post triggered thousands of responses from South African fans.
The potential Wallabies saviour: Ian Foster's next job?
OPINION: Australia deserves a better leader than Eddie Jones and Foster could be the man.
'TMO is an absolute disease': How world media reacted to ABs loss
How world media reacted to South Africa’s 12-11 win over the All Blacks.
Phil Gifford: Why referee and TMO aren't to blame for crucial Cup calls
OPINION: The referee and TMO were not responsible for crucial red card calls.
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.
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.
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.
Heartbreak! All Blacks fall short in tense, controversial final
Live updates of the World Cup final. Can the All Blacks go all the way?
Gregor Paul: Mad, memorable final also a sad day for rugby
OPINION: It's a final that will eat away at the All Blacks for years to come.
Rugby World Cup final: What experts around the world are picking
Weather and fatigue could be factors.
All Blacks v Springboks: Who do the numbers favour?
How the numbers stack up in rugby's greatest rivalry.
Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris
The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Why we need to beat the Boks for a complete set of RWC titles
Rugby's greatest rivalry is bigger than this tournament.
Rugby World Cup finish also end of era in All Blacks history
OPINION: What a way to bow out of the game.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks have shown how sport rewards capacity to change
OPINION: Sport, as a metaphor for life, rewards those with the capacity to change.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks and Springboks exchange last words before World Cup final
On the eve of their Rugby World Cup final, All Blacks and Springboks players and coaches exchange final words before history is made Sunday morning. Video / NZ Herald, SNTV
England win thriller to take RWC bronze
It wasn't a match of quality, but it was a match of excitement.
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.
All Blacks v Springboks: Fans mobilise in Hawke’s Bay for Rugby World Cup final
One of the biggest rugby rivalries will be bringing Hawke's Bay fans together this weekend
Exclusive interview: The Webb Ellis Cup reveals what really happened in 1995
Bill reveals all about Greek mythology and the truth about Suzie.
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.
Exclusive interview: Beauden Parrot a bit ruffled
The parrot who's 'winging it' and has 'been a bit plucky' with his predictions.
Beyond the Game: All Blacks v South Africa preview show
The All Blacks prepare for a Rugby World Cup final showdown with the Springboks. The Herald’s Chereè Kinnear and Liam Napier take a look at what to expect and what it’ll take to pull off one of the greatest-ever redemption stories in rugby history. Video / NZ Herald, Photosport