Finally, after 24 years of heartbreak and choking jibes, the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup drought has broken after a tense 8-7 win over France in the final.
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France could be fined by the IRB for linking arms and advancing on the haka at the start of the final on Sunday. Delete the scoop?
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There were many superb tries scored at Rugby World Cup 2011 and we have whittled them down to a top five. What do you think? Delete the scoop?
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AUCKLAND, 23 Oct. - New Zealand coach Graham Henry lavished praise on the dogged performance of the All Blacks in Sunday's 8-7 Rugby World Cup victory over France - and admitted there were some tense moments in the coaches' box. Delete the scoop?
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Accepting there are "absolutely no guarantees", inspirational captain Richie McCaw says sheer desire won't be enough to secure a win for the All Blacks in Sunday night's Rugby World Cup final. McCaw is taking nothing for granted, but hopes painful past failures will drive New Zealand to an emotional victory over France that would finally earn the top-ranked side the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time in 24 years. Delete the scoop?
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Kapa o pango kia whakawhenua au i ahau! I ahau! Hi aue, hi! Delete the scoop?
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In today's RWC Daily we hear Tana Umaga's thoughts on the final, as well as catch up with the referee in charge of the Final, Craig Joubert, and France's Ima... Delete the scoop?
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Eddie Butler: Much has changed since New Zealand met France in the first Rugby World Cup final but the hosts will hope to repeat their convincing victory (Eddie Butler recalls the 1987 RWC final http://t.co/uonYuvsY...)... Delete the scoop?
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On today's RWC we meet the man who will referee the RWC 2011 final, Craig Joubert. Plus we hear from the All Blacks after their semi final victory over Austr... Delete the scoop?
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Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign is over after New Zealand piled more Eden Park misery on the Wallabies in Sunday night's blockbuster semi-final in Auckland. The All Blacks outclassed the Wallabies 20-6 in front of 60,087 mostly delirious fans to book a final showdown next Sunday night with France, who edged out Wales 9-8 in Saturday's first semi-final. Delete the scoop?
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Wales are confident their heavy pre-tournament training load will give them the edge in the closing stages against France on Saturday... Delete the scoop?
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In today's RWC Daily we speak with New Zealand's Aaron Cruden, Keven Mealamu and Stephen Donald ahead of Sunday's semi-final between the hosts and Australia. Delete the scoop?
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Telegraph.co.ukRugby World Cup 2011: Lievremont names unchanged France squad for semifinalsThe GuardianPhotograph: Rob Griffith/AP France coach Marc Lievremont has retained the same squad which beat England last week for Saturday's Rugby World Cup... Delete the scoop?
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Eden Park, the International Rugby Board (IRB) and Trade Me have teamed up to offer fans the ability to claim one of ten 30 x 30cm squares of the very area where Richie McCaw was presented with the Webb Ellis Cup last Sunday. Delete the scoop?
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The French rugby team is refusing to comment on allegations Richie McCaw was eye-gouged during Sunday's Rugby World Cup final - other than to claim the All Blacks skipper kneed a Frenchman in the face earlier in the match.Rugby... 
stephane gault's comment,
October 26, 2011 5:54 AM
what the fuck, he play oldstyle faulty rugby, destroy morgan parra face and now complain .... This guy is a shame, i spit on his pity face !
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On today's RWC Daily we have reaction from the RWC 2011 Final between New Zealand and France and reflect on the tournament in New Zealand. Delete the scoop?
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24 years and the monkey is off the back, they did not choke and all the other clichés could be brought out. But the 2011 version of the All Blacks withstood everything France and injury could through at them and came out as Champions in Eden Park. Delete the scoop?
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Finally, after 46 games and more than 3680 minutes of rugby, the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 is upon us. The All Blacks have swept all before them, Graham Henry’s side troubled only by a willing Pumas outfit in the quarter-finals. France, on the other hand, have experienced the ups and downs of tournament rugby. 
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October 23, 2011 3:45 AM
Last defeat of New Zealand in Eden Park? Vs. France! (ok, looong time ago...).
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AUCKLAND, 21 Oct. - Wales coach Warren Gatland was still looking on the bright side after his team's 21-18 defeat by Australia in the Bronze Final at Eden Park on Friday. Delete the scoop?
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Watch highlights of the RWC 1987 final between New Zealand and France at Eden Park, Auckland. Delete the scoop?
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On today's RWC Daily we find out which of the New Zealand squad make the best room mates, including revelations about rather questionable personal hygiene... Delete the scoop?
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France coach recalls how premature celebrations cost Les Bleus 12 years ago as he criticises players for going out after semi-final win... Delete the scoop?
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On today's RWC Daily we have all the reaction to the first RWC 2011 semi-final between Northern hemisphere rivals France and Wales. Plus we have injury news ... Delete the scoop?
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It was supposed to be the final, but after Australia’s shock loss to Ireland earlier in the tournament, a showdown between the Wallabies and All Blacks comes a week early. Delete the scoop?
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In today's RWC Daily we look ahead to the first semi-final, Wales' encounter with France on Saturday. Delete the scoop?
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