Rugby World Cup 2015
Jonah Lomu may have died from blood clot after flight: doctor
All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu probably died from a blood clot which formed during a flight home to New Zealand, a former team doctor has said.
England coach Lancaster quits
England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster steps down by mutual consent, according to an RFU statement.
Sam Burgess: what a waste
Will Greenwood The Twitter feed of a former World Cup winning rugby player has been filled with hate over Sam Burgess' return to rugby league. He hasn't pulled any punches either.
Auckland airport staff perform homecoming haka for All Blacks
After a gruelling two months on the road, nothing says you're in New Zealand like a haka.
Israel Folau reveals personal disappointment
Tom Decent Israel Folau has admitted he was not at all happy with the way he performed at the Rugby World Cup but says running out for the Wallabies in a World Cup final was the highlight of his career.
All Blacks celebrate Cup victory at strip club
The All Blacks spent their victory night - and morning - at a London strip club, according to reports.
We'll take Australia apart, McCaw told NZ PM
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw told Prime Minister John Key he hoped the Wallabies would be in the Rugby World Cup final because his team would "take them apart".
Canny Bill goes from sinner to saint
Sonny Bill Williams' transition to sainthood continues at warp speed. Few athletes in any sport, let alone one with as tumultuous a past as his, can have undergone such a spectacular PR makeover as this bull-like centre with the velvet hands.
SBW says farewell to young fan Charlie Line after Rugby World Cup
Duncan Johnstone Sonny Bill Williams got a farewell visit from his young fan Charlie Line as the All Blacks prepared to depart London.
Use World Cup scars to be better: Cheika
Chris Dutton Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has urged his players to use their World Cup heartbreak as a 'scar' to drive them into the future, adamant Australia has closed the gap to New Zealand.
Cheika refuses to outline coaching plan beyond 2017
Georgina Robinson Michael Cheika has set his sights on preparing Australia for the 2019 World Cup but refused to say whether he would stick around to coach them.
Rugby World Cup: The team of the tournament
Stephen Samuelson Rugby Heaven editor Stephen Samuelson selects his all-star XV from the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
SBW given new winner's medal
The sight of Sonny Bill Williams handing his winner's medal to a young fan became the enduring image of the Rugby World Cup final. Now the Kiwi star has been awarded a replacement gong.
British schoolboy Charlie Line the recipient of SBW's medal
Lucy Clarke-Billings, Patrick Foster, Gavin Mairs When Charlie Line ran onto the pitch during New Zealand's lap of honour, he was not expecting much more than a telling off. He walked away with much more than he ever imagined he could.
Did Pocock deliberately stomp on McCaw's head?
Tom Decent Richie McCaw does not have the cleanest record when it comes to dirty tactics on a rugby field, but there are accusations Wallabies star David Pocock stomped on his Kiwi rival's head during the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham.
The real Beale hailed for World Cup courage
Georgina Robinson Michael Cheika and Wallabies players have hailed the World Cup contribution of Kurtley Beale a year to the day after the curtain fell on one of the sorriest episodes in Australian rugby.
Concussed Giteau gave Cheika a 'gobful'
Chris Dutton LONDON: A devastated Matt Giteau gave coach Michael Cheika a "gobful" after the independent concussion consultant stepped in to end the Test veteran's World Cup dream after just 25 minutes.
Busted noses, broken hearts and black eyes, but Wallabies win back respect
Chris Dutton LONDON: Broken hearts, broken noses, black eyes and shattered dreams. The Wallabies were left gutted when they lost the World Cup final to New Zealand at Twickenham, but they'll return to Australia having restored pride in the gold jersey.
Wallabies look to future with high hopes of revival
Chris Dutton The pain of losing a World Cup final cuts deep and Australian rugby veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper has all but ruled out immediate retirement, declaring "that's not how I want to go out".
Wallabies not good enough ... yet
Georgina Robinson The Wallabies' bitter disappointment at their World Cup failure is a credit to their ambition and a sign of bigger things to come. But it was not their time at Twickenham in 2015.
Faltering lineout kills dream for Wallabies
Paul Cully In a compelling World Cup final, the Wallabies lost two men in the first half to cruel injuries and were on the canvas early in the second half before rousing themselves to frighten 4 million New Zealanders. Australia can be proud, yet also wonder what might have been if the lineout had not fallen apart.
Cheika slams 'disingenuous' spying
Chris Dutton Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has slammed the "disingenuous" actions of a photographer that exposed Australia's World Cup final tactics on the eve of the high-stakes clash against New Zealand.
All Blacks beat Wallabies in thrilling decider
Georgina Robinson The All Blacks have beaten the Wallabies in a thriller at Twickenham, outlasting Australia in a nail-biter of a World Cup final.
Folau says redemption a factor in next move
Chris Dutton Cross-code superstar Israel Folau says the chance to get World Cup redemption will be a major factor in his next career move, but admits he doesn't know if he will stay in rugby for another four years.
SBW's amazing post-game gesture receives universal praise
Tom Decent It's the heartwarming video that has gone viral and shows just how much of a champion Sonny Bill Williams really is.
All Blacks fans heckle TV reporter during live World Cup final cross
Ava Benny-Morrison An ABC sports journalist has done "marvellously well" to keep a live-cross rolling after being heckled and almost crash-tackled after the Rugby World Cup final.
All Blacks celebrate by dancing to Bieber song
Rosanna Price The All Blacks celebrated winning the Rugby World Cup with a bit of dancing in the Twickenham changing rooms. They were so stoked they were even snapped grooving to Justin Bieber.
Sonny Bill Williams gives his medal away
Toby Robson Sonny Bill Williams has done it again. A week after being lauded for lending a supportive hand to his devastated South African opposite after the semifinal, the All Blacks midfielder has given his Rugby World Cup winner's medal to a young boy at Twickenham.
SBW puts dagger in Wallabies with brilliant touches
Phil Lutton Sonny Bill Williams would produce some brilliance to help the All Blacks fire early in the second half.
Emotional post-game Haka as All Blacks pay tribute to fans, players
Phil Lutton The All Blacks signed off from the World Cup with victory and a celebratory Haka.
McCaw puts off retirement decision
Georgina Robinson Retire? Who would retire? Richie McCaw says he will enjoy New Zealand's second consecutive World Cup victory and make a decision about his 148-Test career later.
Social media reacts to another All Blacks triumph
Phil Lutton Social media proclaims the All Blacks as one of the great teams, praises Wallabies for impressive tournament
How the Wallabies rated in the final
Phil Lutton How the Wallabies rated in their Rugby World Cup final loss to the All Blacks.
Carter goes out on a high to finish one of best ever
Chris Dutton It was the stage fit for a hero and Dan Carter stepped up for New Zealand as the champion playmaker erased the injury heartbreak of missing the All Blacks' victory four years ago.
How the All Blacks rated versus Wallabies
Duncan Johnstone How the All Blacks players rated in their Rugby World Cup final triumph over the Wallabies.
Wallabies outclassed, says Australian skipper
Georgina Robinson Australian captain Stephen Moore has paid tribute to world champions New Zealand, saying the Wallabies were beaten by "the better team" in a blockbuster World Cup final at Twickenham.
Douglas, Giteau early casualties for Wallabies
Phil Lutton It was a tough night for Kane Douglas, who left the field early in the Rugby World Cup final.
Habana signs off on World Cup career
South Africa's winger Bryan Habana could extend his Springboks career for two more years but has ruled out another tilt at the elusive outright World Cup try record.
Rugby World Cup 2015: How can we fight the Haka? We know how.
Jamie Marcuson It's time we face the facts. Australia, we need a new response to the Haka.
Matthew Burke's team of crowd favourites
Matthew Burke It's time to look back at who has made a difference in the Rugby World Cup.
England snubbed as Pocock and Hooper battle for individual honour
Chris Dutton The world player of the year selection panel has added further misery to England's dour World Cup campaign, snubbing the host nation's stars for the top individual gong in world rugby.
Wallabies tactics revealed in Cheika photo
Liam Napier The Wallabies have endured a major blowout on the eve of the Rugby World Cup final, revealing tactics to target Kieran Read and pressure the All Blacks wings.
Sio's dodgy elbow ready to test All Blacks
Chris Dutton Scott Sio's arm was hanging limp and his World Cup dreams dangled close to disaster after dislocating his elbow just two weeks ago.
In their own words: What the final means to the Wallabies
Chris Dutton Every Wallabies player has their own story to tell about making the final against the All Blacks.
Cheika marries heart with hard work to transform Wallabies
Georgina Robinson At a barbecue at the home of Argentina great Felipe Contepomi in Buenos Aires two years ago, Michael Cheika laid his cards on the table.
Final will come down to McCaw v Pocock
Spiro Zavos The greatest wing forwards in the history of the game will decide who claims the Webb Ellis trophy.
Wallabies of today share the spirit of 1999 World Cup winners
Rupert Guinness Former Australian Rugby Union president Phil Harry believes the spirit within today's Wallabies is similar to what was in those who won the World Cup in 1999.
Who will win the World Cup final - Australia or New Zealand?
Rupert Guinness Fairfax Media polled a wide range of personalities from both sides of the Tasman for their take on the big showdown.
Melbourne venues to watch Rugby World Cup final
Ronny Lerner After six weeks of fierce competition in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, it all comes down to this – the final between fierce rivals New Zealand and Australia.
Do I produce the kiss of death?
Peter FitzSimons I have the biggest weapon before the All Blacks v Wallabies final.
