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Richie McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis Cup as New Zealand retains the Rugby World Cup following a 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham. David Rogers/Getty Images
Beauden Barrett rounds off the New Zealand victory with the final try of a pulsating final at Twickenham. Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Dan Carter's boot again proved ever reliable for the All Blacks at Twickenham with 19 points in the final to give him man of the match status. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
McCaw leads his team in its traditional Haka before the final against Australia. Dan Mullan/Getty Images
By Royal command. Prince Harry and the Duke of Edinburgh enjoyed the proceedings at Twickenham. Phil Walter/Getty Images
Matt Giteau of Australia made a sorry first half exit for the Wallabies after picking up an injury. Dan Mullan/Getty Images
Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia and Julian Savea of New Zealand challenge for the high ball early in the final. Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Bernard Foley drew the Wallabies level at 3-3 with a penalty but his side was soon trailing again as the All Blacks took command.
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Nehe Milner-Skudder went over for the first try of the final late in the first half to put New Zealand in the driving seat against Australia. David Rogers/Getty Images
Ma'a Nonu of New Zealand hands off Drew Mitchell of Australia on the way to score his team's second try of the final early in the second half. Paul Gilham/Getty Images
David Pocock of Australia is congratulated by his teammates after dragging his side back into the final with its first try. David Rogers/Getty Images
Tevita Kuridrani holds off Sonny Bill Williams and Savea to dive over for Australia's second try in a second half fightback, which was eventually in vain. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
