Alan Quinlan: Australians can upset champions in back-row battle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI'm torn. Most of the evidence points to a New Zealand win and a second World Cup in a row, but I have a sneaky feeling that Australia's ability to pull a score out of nowhere could see them to victory...
Isa Nacewa: Mental edge sets All Blacks apart from the rest
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI can't see anything other than an All Blacks victory this afternoon, even though Australia have become a great team under Michael Cheika and they are the only team to have beaten them this year.
Key clashes of the World Cup final
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand players first: Richie McCaw v David Pocock Showdown at the breakdown. McCaw is being hailed by the All...
Fright night for New Zealand
1 decade ago by The TimesLlanelli 9 New Zealand 3 (Stradey Park, 1972) It is known as the day when the pubs ran dry in...
Wallaby gaffe reveals final game plan
1 decade ago by The TimesAustralia’s blueprint for beating New Zealand was exposed on the eve of the World Cup final, with the Wallabies planning...
New Zealand vs Australia, Rugby World Cup final preview: Twickenham ready for fitting finale
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsMick Cleary: New Zealand looking to create history by becoming first ever team to win back-to-back World Cups while Australia can become first to win three World Cups
Rugby World Cup final - Sir Graham Henry: 'In 2007 New Zealand couldn't handle pressure, now we're composed'
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsSir Graham Henry tells Daniel Schofield how All Blacks gained new mental toughness after Cardiff horror show
'Do not disrespect Julian Savea by calling him the new Jonah Lomu', protests All Black legend
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJonah Lomu has been watching the development of the young All Blacks winger with fascination - and a growing respect - for some time, writes Jim White
Australia's Drew Mitchell to apply pressure on the All Blacks – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianAustralia’s winger Drew Mitchell says the side is confident as they take on the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday. Australia are the only side to have beaten New Zealand...
Rugby World Cup final: our writers’ predictions
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand are the more popular tip to triumph at Twickenham but Australia are a force at the breakdown and have been hungry in this tournamentWho will win? New Zealand by five points Continue reading...
