Richie McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis Cup as New Zealand retains the Rugby World Cup following a 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham.
Richie McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis Cup as New Zealand retains the Rugby World Cup following a 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham.
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Beauden Barrett rounds off the New Zealand victory with the final try of a pulsating final at Twickenham.
Beauden Barrett rounds off the New Zealand victory with the final try of a pulsating final at Twickenham.
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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.
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.
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McCaw leads his team in its traditional Haka before the final against Australia.
McCaw leads his team in its traditional Haka before the final against Australia.
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By Royal command. Prince Harry and the Duke of Edinburgh enjoyed the proceedings at Twickenham.
By Royal command. Prince Harry and the Duke of Edinburgh enjoyed the proceedings at Twickenham.
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Matt Giteau of Australia made a sorry first half exit for the Wallabies after picking up an injury.
Matt Giteau of Australia made a sorry first half exit for the Wallabies after picking up an injury.
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Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia and Julian Savea of New Zealand challenge for the high ball early in the final.
Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia and Julian Savea of New Zealand challenge for the high ball early in the final.
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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.<br />
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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David Pocock of Australia is congratulated by his teammates after dragging his side back into the final with its first try.
David Pocock of Australia is congratulated by his teammates after dragging his side back into the final with its first try.
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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.
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.
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