Rugby World Cup
Oct 31, 2015 at 4pm UK at ​Twickenham

New Zealand
34-17
Australia

Milner-Skudder (39'), Nonu (42'), Barrett (79')
FT
Pocock (53'), Kuridrani (64')
Richie McCaw of New Zealand lifts the trophy during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Result: New Zealand win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Reaction
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter kicks at goal during the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga on October 9, 2015
Dan Carter hails "ultimate achievement"
Dan Carter says that playing a starring role in Saturday's World Cup final victory is the "ultimate achievement".
Nov 1, 14:48
 Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia gives instructions prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Michael Cheika makes light of World Cup final tactics leak
Michael Cheika laughs off suggestions that a tactics leak 24 hours before Saturday's World Cup final was to blame for the 34-17 defeat to New Zealand.
Nov 1, 11:48
 New Zealand's centre Ma'a Nonu (C) celebrates with New Zealand's lock Sam Whitelock (2L) and New Zealand's wing Julian Savea (R) after scoring his team's second try during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Tw
Ma'a Nonu: 'New Zealand need to stick together'
New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that he is planning to make the most of his final 48 hours with the squad having clinched his second World Cup title.
Oct 31, 22:31
 Australia's full-back Israel Folau (2nd L) is pictured after his team lost 17-34 during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015.
Israel Folau: 'Australia must learn from World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau insists that his side must learn from their 34-17 defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 31, 22:23
 New Zealand's flanker and captain Richie McCaw (C) celebrates with the Webb Ellis Cup after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham stadium, South-West London, on October 31, 2015
Will Genia "sad" to see back of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that it is "sad" to see the likes of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter retiring from the international game.
Oct 31, 22:16
 New Zealand's centre Ma'a Nonu (C) celebrates with New Zealand's lock Sam Whitelock (2L) and New Zealand's wing Julian Savea (R) after scoring his team's second try during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Tw
Ma'a Nonu: 'We kept emotions in check'
Retiring New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that his side did well to keep their emotions in check in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 31, 22:07
 Australia's full-back Israel Folau (2nd L) is pictured after his team lost 17-34 during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015.
Israel Folau: 'Errors to blame for World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau tells Sports Mole that his side made too many "simple errors" during the 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 31, 21:55
 Will Genia of Australia dispatches the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on September 23, 2015
Will Genia hails "incredible" progress under Michael Cheika
Australia scrum-half Will Genia praises head coach Michael Cheika for the impact that he has made on the team during his first year in charge.
Oct 31, 21:46
 New Zealand players celebrate victory during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Dan Carter backs new generation to "step up"
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that the new generation of players will have no trouble filling the boots of the old guard making way.
Oct 31, 21:27
 Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia gives instructions prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Michael Cheika: 'David Pocock, Michael Hooper instrumental for Australia'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika tells Sports Mole that the pairing of David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play an "instrumental" part in the future of the team.
Oct 31, 21:09
 Ma'a Nonu of the New Zealand All Blacks and Dan Carter of the New Zealand All Blacks touch hands during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Dan Carter: 'It is a dream come true'
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that winning the Rugby World Cup after missing out through injury four years ago is a "dream come true".
Oct 31, 20:55
 New Zealand's flanker and captain Richie McCaw (C) celebrates with the Webb Ellis Cup after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham stadium, South-West London, on October 31, 2015
Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw, Dan Carter greatest All Blacks ever'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen tells Sports Mole that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will go down as the two greatest All Blacks in history.
Oct 31, 20:43
The Match
Match Report
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia, as the All Blacks retained their Rugby World Cup crown.
HT Report
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Southern Hemisphere heavyweights Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham.
Head to Head
Aug 15, 2015 8.35am
New Zealand
41-13
Australia
Coles (22'), Nonu (51', 65'), Smith (54'), Try (48')
Folau (77')
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Aug 8, 2015 11.05am
Australia
27-19
New Zealand
Kepu (44'), Ashley-Cooper (61'), White (72')
Milner-Skudder (56', 64')
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Oct 18, 2014 10am
Australia
28-29
New Zealand
Phipps (12'), Foley (38'), Ashley-Cooper (44')
Jane (15'), Coles (36'), Smith (69'), Fekitoa (80')
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Aug 23, 2014 8.35am
New Zealand
51-20
Australia
Penalty (28'), Savea (31'), Read (50'), McCaw (54', 59'), Luatua (80')
Folau (62'), Hooper (65')
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Aug 16, 2014 11.05am
Australia
12-12
New Zealand
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Build-up
Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia gives instructions prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Australia appear to reveal tactics for Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand
Australia head coach Michael Cheika appears to unintentionally reveal some of his tactics for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 15:47
 Scott Sio of Australia speaks to the media during an Australia media session at the Grange Wellington Hotel on October 12, 2015
Scott Sio returns to Australia team for Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand
Scott Sio returns to Australia's starting XV for this Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:21
 Julian Savea celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during New Zealand's quarter-final victory over France at the Rugby World Cup
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final
Steve Hansen goes with the same New Zealand team that beat South Africa in the semis for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia.
Oct 29, 12:24
 New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter kicks at goal during the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga on October 9, 2015
Dan Carter keen to banish bad World Cup final memories
Dan Carter admits his desperation to put his injury nightmare of the last World Cup behind him with victory against Australia on Saturday.
Oct 28, 22:38
 Harry and Wills watch the Rugby World Cup game between England and Wales on September 26, 2015
Prince Harry to present Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup winners
Prince Harry, the honorary president of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, will present the Webb Ellis Cup to the winners of Saturday's final at Twickenham.
Oct 27, 17:04
 David Pocock of the Brumbies runs with the ball during the round three Super Rugby match between the Western Force and the ACT Brumbies at nib Stadium on March 1, 2014
Australia's David Pocock invites Sir David Attenborough to Rugby World Cup final
Australia No.8 David Pocock invites TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 27, 14:52
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