History turned Black at Twickenham as New Zealand, led by an inspired Dan Carter, became the first ever team to win back-to-back World Cups, the first side to lift the Webb…
Australia
Rugby World Cup Statistics
By David Marsh Most turnovers David Pocock has so far made 14 turnovers during Australia’s campaign with not one other player reaching double-figures. Despite playing with the unfamiliar No 8…
Inside the mind of Michael Cheika
FOR SOMEONE who never saw himself as a coach (Wallaby icon David Campese first suggested him for a job) and doesn’t need to coach (he’s a self-made millionaire), Michael Cheika…
RWC Final – New Zealand v Australia: Guide to the teams
The All Blacks and the Wallabies will contest their first World Cup final ever tomorrow at Twickenham. For those of you who haven’t been following their progress closely, he’s a…
Richie McCaw – leading the way for New Zealand
Undoubtedly the lowest moment of the record-breaking Test star’s career came when the All Blacks lost to France in the 2007 World Cup quarter-final at the Millennium Stadium. While McCaw…
Analysis: How Scott Fardy and Jerome Kaino could decide the Rugby World Cup final
Exactly two months ago, Justin Tipuric derailed Ireland in Dublin, making a compelling case to be deployed in tandem with Wales skipper Sam Warburton. Across the globe, a double-team of…
Poll: vote for your coach of the Rugby World Cup
We’re nearing the finish line for this Rugby World Cup but it’s not quite done yet. We still have the small matter of the bronze final between South Africa and…
Who should you support in the World Cup final?
Should neutrals support Australia or New Zealand in the World Cup final? We present the case for both teams
Michael Cheika salutes Australia’s blend of ‘jokers, fighters and lovers’
Cheika hails his stars diversity ahead of fourth final
Five talking points from the World Cup semi-finals
After New Zealand and Australia booked their places in the 2015 World Cup final, we reflect on the semi-final action