Animated meets deadpan in Michael Cheika v Steve Hansen showdown
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Rugby World Cup final will see the coaches of Australia and New Zealand show their intensity in different ways as befits a former fashion industry worker and a one-time police officerA head coach of...
New Zealand team unchanged for Rugby World Cup Final vs Australia
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpNew Zealand have named their team to take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham on Saturday. The team is exactly the same as the one that beat the Springboks 20-18 in the Semi Final...
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has dig at Michael Michael Cheika ahead of World Cup final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive All Blacks stalwarts can end their Test careers by cementing New Zealand's class of 2015 as rugby's greatest ever with World Cup glory.
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final against Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• All Blacks keep faith with side that beat South Africa in semi-final• Joe Moody retains place after coming in for injured prop Wyatt CrockettNew Zealand have named an unchanged team for Saturday’s...
More Nigel Owens gems ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrom the man who was once heard saying to a player; "I'll never make a scrum-half and you'll never make a referee - keep to your job." Watch a few more gems from Nigel Owens, the referee appointed to...
Australia v New Zealand: a fierce rugby rivalry – in pictures
1 decade ago by The GuardianAhead of the Rugby World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham, we’ve trawled the archives to dig out some of out favourite pics – and most memorable moments – from clashes between...
Rugby will be the winner if All Blacks triumph
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn July 8, 2017, the All Blacks will complete a 3-0 whitewash of Warren Gatland's overhyped and out-played Lions.
Tight defence key to Cheika's plan to topple New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the build-up to Saturday's World Cup final there will be plenty made of the superstar attackers in the New Zealand and Australia line-ups.
How does this New Zealand side stack up to the best All Blacks in history?
1 decade ago by The GuardianHeyneke Meyer is in no doubt this is the greatest All Blacks team in history, but do Steven Hansen’s squad compare to the best there has ever been?Heyneke Meyer was in no doubt, Graham Henry a little...
South Africa’s Victor Matfield to bow out as captain against Argentina
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Second-row to make 127th appearance in bronze medal match• Heyneke Meyer makes two changes to team that lost against New ZealandVictor Matfield will end his international career when he captains...
