Huge roars of excitement and applause rang through Auckland Airport this morning as the winning All Blacks walked into the arrivals lounge to thousands of adoring fans. The terminal was packed as fans jostled to see the rugby world champions.
Kayaker Ben Brown and Anton Immler head over to the Kayaking mecca of Iceland to explore some of the natural wonders and pick off some classic waterfalls along the way. Ben's first stop was the waterfall Thjofafoss which translates to the ‘Waterfall of Thieves’ - it got its name form Pagan times when thieves were drowned in the waterfall for their crimes. It is approximately 14 meters tall and is more impressive for its volume rather than its height. Source: Red Bull/YouTube
The Labour Party says its support for knighting All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw does not equate to a vote of support for the honours system. Prime Minister John Key has confirmed he will offer McCaw a knighthood after the veteran All Black led NZ to two World Cup victories in a row. Labour leader Andrew Little said a knighthood would be appropriate for McCaw, but added that the issue should not be debated in public.
Check out the final race from Red Bull Aces, a wingsuit slalom race at 8,000 feet above the ground. In the three-day competition in Cloverdale, Ca, four Americans (out of 40 athletes from 18 countries) made it to the final race. Source: Red Bull/YouTube
Tony Veitch reflects on the All Blacks' win on The Vent.
The 34-year-old said there was a quiet satisfaction in a job well done, rather than "jumping around and going completely nuts", because the team expected to win the tournament if they performed to their potential. Asked whether he would throw away his running shoes or relax his diet, McCaw said he had not thought much about how he would reward himself.
A day after the deeds of the afternoon, and the night, before, Steve Hansen's voice was a little croaky but his mind clear. Asked if he wanted to extend his contract as All Blacks head coach from 2017 to go through to the next World Cup in Japan in 2019, he said: "I'd probably say it was more likely I won't be there after 2017".
All Black Sonny Bill Williams has given his Rugby World Cup winner medal to a young boy who was "smoked" in a tackle from a security guard. His fellow All Blacks couldn't be more generous in their praise for SBW.
The Rugby World Cup has been won and the first night of celebrating is over, the All Blacks thoughts are now turning towards home and seeing family and friends and of course the New Zealand fans.
All Black Sonny Bill Williams has given his Rugby World Cup winner medal to a young boy who was "smoked" in a tackle from a security guard after running on the field following the side's 34-17 win over Australia. Williams said the boy, reportedly named Charlie Lines, was seven or eight and he felt sorry for him.
The All Blacks have won the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham. Hear fromm the players that made history and how it happened.
The All Blacks have won the 2015 Rugby World Cup, peak inside the celebrations and party with a very proud captain Richie McCaw.
Hear from the All Blacks captain and coach Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen after their team has won the 2015 Rugby World Cup, they 'got the job done'.
All Black Sonny Bill Williams has given his Rugby World Cup winner medal to a young boy who was he said was "smoked" in a tackle from a security guard after running on the field following the side's 34-17 win over Australia.
An outrageously good performance from an outrageously good team - that was the right way for this All Black team to win this World Cup. Never has a team deserved a World Cup more than this one. They have been the world's best team for every day since the last World Cup. Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give us their opinion on what happened at Twickenham.
All Blacks fans celebrate the team's third Rugby World Cup final victory in a 34-17 win over the Wallabies.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen thinks the battle of the back rows will be won by the tight five's, and 'getting good front foot ball'. He is also hopeful that weather permitting 'we will see running rugby' but maybe the pressure will mean not too many tries.
Lots of praise for All Blacks first five-eight Dan Carter before the Rugby World Cup final, but the man himself would have none of it, asking only 'what I can do for the team'.
Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give their final thoughts pitch side at Twickenham as Dan Carter practices his kicking before the Rugby World Cup final against Australia.
Former Warrior Sam Tomkins talks to the Herald's Michael Burgess about being back in England, back in Wigan and what knowledge he'll pass on to his side after playing with some of the Kiwis squad.
Kiwis and Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck talks to The Herald's Michael Burgess about being at such a historic stadium where Manchester United plays and being on tour with the Kiwis in England.
WARNING: Contains sexual references. Viewer discretion is advised. Episode 6 of the Alternative Commentary Collective's Champagne Rugby series, coming to you from the UK.
Tony Veitch in London gives us the latest of the upcoming Rugby World Cup final.
The All Blacks are preparing to play the Rugby World Cup final Sunday morning against the Wallabies, it's been eight weeks touring England and Wales winning matches and friends. Watch and remember some of the sights and sounds with the fans, players and rugby loving kids.
All Blacks captain doesn't care how the Rugby World Cup final goes Sunday morning,'as long as we win' he says. McCaw also isn't thinking about his or other senior players retirement with all his attention going into preparing himself and his team to play the Wallabies.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has deflected suggestions Australia are refusing to use the All Blacks name. The Australian Rugby Union has reportedly passed down an "unofficial edict" to its members and the Wallabies stating: "Please do not call them All Blacks".
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen also brushed off ARU's "edict". When asked about it at the All Blacks' press conference, his reply sparked laughter from the media. "I didn't know that," Hansen said. "They can call us whatever they want. Being Aussies, they probably will."
Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are in London with the All Blacks awaiting the Rugby World Cup final against the Wallabies Sunday morning, hear their thoughts and predictions on who will win the cup.
A video has gained popularity on Facebook of a surfer riding the waves of a 75-foot launcher near Waiheke Island over the Labour Weekend. Supplied/Jesse James Cassrels
Mike Hosking on the Rugby World Cup final.
Video Slideshow of a selection of - "The 50 Best Photos" by NZ Herald chief photographer Brett Phibbs, who has been covering the Rugby World Cup.
Former policeman, international rugby player, actor, and columnist Martin Bayfield picks the All Blacks as his favourite to win the Rugby World Cup because he sees the forwards as better 'ball players' and feels that maybe the vital difference between the sides for an All Blacks victory.
The days to the Rugby World Cup final are counting down, the All Blacks are at Pennyhill which is the the home of English Rugby as they quietly prepare for the match that carries the hopes of a nation.