Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 16:14
After 48 matches and 45 days of sometimes breathtaking and often bone-crunching rugby, the 2011 World Cup drew to a close.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 23, 2011, 15:40
The All Blacks had not won the Webb Ellis trophy since they beat France in the inaugural tournament at the same venue in 1987.
Last Updated: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 10:47
If New Zealand beats France on Sunday to win the World Cup for the first time in 24 years, a victory celebration will be expected.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 16, 2011, 18:09
Hosts New Zealand stormed into the World Cup final by overpowering Australia 20-6 in a brutally efficient display of power rugby at Eden Park on Sunday.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 12:18
England will host the 2015 Rugby World Cup and Japan will stage the event in Asia for the first time four years later, the International Rugby Board (IRB) Council said.
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