New Zealand edge France to win second World Cup

Hosts New Zealand just about held their collective nerve to edge France 8-7 at Eden Park on Sunday and win the World Cup for the second time after a gap of 24 years. This was not the coronation......

NZ beat Australia to advance to Rugby World Cup final

Scumhalf Piri Weepu kicked 12 points for New Zealand as they recorded a 20-6 victory over Australia on Sunday to advance to the rugby World Cup final against France next week. Inside centre Ma'a......

New Zealand, Australia book semi-final showdown

Hosts New Zealand and twice champions Australia set up their third World Cup semi-final on Sunday after the All Blacks defeated Argentina 33-10 and Australia scraped an 11-9 win over defending......