Dan Carter is the greatest-ever out half, says Stephen Larkham
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentStephen Larkham insists Australia will face the greatest fly-half of all time when they clash with New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup final at Twickenham.
New Zealand v Australia: kings of the basics collide with the adventurous | Dean Ryan
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks’ success has been all about simplifying the game but they will come up against a more dynamic Australia team in Saturday’s World Cup finalRugby is essentially a simple game which the...
Rugby World Cup final: everything you need to know
1 decade ago by The GuardianA guide to who’s playing, where and when – and how you can watchThe champions, New Zealand, and their trans-Tasman rivals, Australia. Both southern hemisphere sides, ranked one and two in the world,...
Canterbury win another ITM Cup Final, as Hawkes Bay get promoted in thriller
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWhile the World Cup nears a close, New Zealand's provincial domestic competition, the ITM Cup, culminated with two sensational finals at the weekend. There was the Premiership (top tier) final that featured...
A look at some of the Best Moments from Rugby World Cup 2015
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThis year's Rugby World Cup has been full of some quite unforgettable drama, surprises and disappointment. And as the competition nears its end this Saturday, Sky Sport New Zealand has taken their chance...
'Are we the Ireland to their UK?' – New Zealand website at pains to highlight differences with Australia ahead of World Cup Final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNational pride is taking over one particular New Zealand media outlet ahead of this weekend's World Cup Final keen to pint out key differences between New Zealand and Australia.
Rugby World Cup: Why New Zealand vs Australia will be decided by the battle of the No6s
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSir Ian McGeechan: Scott Fardy of Australia and New Zealand's Jerome Kaino may go largely unnoticed - but they will be key figures at Twickenham on Saturday
Rugby World Cup 2015: 10 myths that were exploded this tournament
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAustralia can't scrummage, Twickenham would be a fortress, New Zealand would be hampered by an easy group...how conventional wisdom proved wide of the mark at this tournament
Former Wallaby coach Jones tips NZ win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFormer Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has risked the wrath of Australia by tipping an All Blacks victory in Saturday's World Cup final, but he expects a tight game.
The Joy of Six: Australia v New Zealand classic rugby Test matches | Rajiv Maharaj
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe fierce trans-Tasman rivals have played some fine Tests – here are six of the best, including the so-called ‘greatest game of rugby ever played’They called this the greatest game of rugby ever...
