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  • Photo of USA's Todd Clever running with the ball against Uruguay during a Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier
  • Photo of a try bring scored for Brazil in their Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier against Paraguay
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  • Photo of Marcelo Bosch after the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium
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  • RWC 2015 final: Nigel Owens Will Genia of Australia prepares to put the ball into the scrum as referee Nigel Owens of Wales sets the two packs during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
  • RWC 2015: Namibia v Georgia EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Renaldo Bothma of Namibia is wrapped up in the Georgia defense during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
  • RWC 2015: Georgia v Namibia EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Merab Kvirikashvili of Georgia charges forward during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
  • RWC 2015: South Africa v Japan
  • RWC 2015: Scotland v Samoa Scotland's hooker Fraser Brown runs to evade Samoa's back-row forward Sanele Vavae Tuilagi during a Pool B match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Scotland and Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 10 October
  • RWC 2015: Ireland v Argentina quarter-final Argentina celebrate their quarter-final victory over Ireland at RWC 2015.
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  • Photo of Adam Ashley-Cooper with the ball against Wales at Rugby World Cup 2015
  • Richie McCaw - New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2015 Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
  • Japanese fans at RWC2015 ahead of RSA v JPN match in Brighton
  • Argentina v Namibia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015
  • Japan beat South Africa RWC 2015 Japan score the winning try to beat South Africa on the opening weekend of RWC 2015 in Brighton.
  • RWC 2015: Ireland v France - Rory Best Rory Best of Ireland runs into Mathieu Bastareaud of France (L) during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Ireland at Millennium Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
  • RWC 201: Georgia v Namibia Tamaz Mchedlidze of Georgia hands off Russel Van Wyk of Namibia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Namibia and Georgia at Sandy Park on October 7, 2015 in Exeter, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
  • Richie McCaw - New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2015 Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
  • Giorgi Nemsadze - Georgia Giorgi Nemsadze of Georgia celebrates after beating Tonga at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.
  • Tackle Hunger at RWC 2015 A RWC 2015 board advertising the World Food Programme's Tackle Hunger initiative.
  • South Africa fans NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: General views of Fans during the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at St James Park on October 03, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
  • Vasil Lobzhanizde Vasil Lobzhanizde of Georgia in actionduring the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester.
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  • World Rugby Awards highlights The night after the final, the rugby world celebrated the year’s outstanding achievements of those on the field and the contribution of those who selflessly support the game in so many other ways, at a glittering ceremony in London.
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  • Julian Savea Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia and Julian Savea of New Zealand challenge for the high ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Referee Nigel Owens of Wales shows the yellow card to Ben Smith of New Zealand during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand is tackled by Will Genia of Australia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Will Genia of Australia passes the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand runs with the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Ma'a Nonu of New Zealand makes a break during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Victor Vito of New Zealand and teammates celebrate following their 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. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
  • Daniel Carter - World Rugby Player of the Year 2015 New Zealand fly-half Daniel Carter is the World Rugby Player of the Year 2015 in association with MasterCard.
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Beauden Barrett of New Zealand scores his team's third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
  • Dan Carter in shock LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: (L-R) Conrad Smith, Aaron Smith, Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Kieran Read of New Zealand celebrate with their medals following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Richie McCaw of New Zealand is congratulated by former England player Jason Leonard following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand gives his winners medal to a young fan following the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEAVE SOME FOR ME: Richie McCaw has a laugh with New Zealand's Victoria Cross winner Bill Henry 'Willie' Apiata who take a drink from the Webb Ellis Cup in the dressing room
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Richie McCaw and Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks lift the Webb Ellis Cup following the victory against Australia in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 SHOWING THEIR METAL: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and man of the match Dan Carter hold aloft the Webb Ellis Cup
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Richie McCaw of New Zealand and Dan Carter of New Zealand pose with the Webb Ellis Cup after victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand haka after RWC 2015 final THE HAKA: Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora! Tenei Te Tangata Puhuru huru, Nana nei tiki mai, Whakawhiti te ra, A upa ne ka up ane, Upane, Kaupane, Whiti te ra
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HEAVENLY FEELING: Richie McCaw hoists the Webb Ellis Cup into the night sky as he and his All Blacks teammates celebrate becoming World Cup winners for the third time
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 OVAL TO YOU: All Blacks players watch as Prince Harry presents the Rugby World Cup to captain Richie McCaw after the win over Australia at Twickenham
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 DANCING DAN: All Black points hero Dan Carter claps his hands and dances on the dias as skipper Richie McCaw approaches with the Rugby World Cup
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 ALL YOURS, ALL BLACKS: Prince Harry hands the Webb Ellis Cup to victorious captain Richie McCaw to spark wild celebrations among the New Zealand players
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Referee Nigel Owens shakes hands with Prince Harry during the post match presentations after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Lewis - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 COMMISERATIONS: Defeated Australia captain Stephen Moore shakes hands with Prince Harry as he collects his runners-up medal at the post-match presentation
  • Fans In Auckland Watch Rugby World Cup Final CRYING KIWI: Marilynna Burton bursts into tears as she celebrates with rugby fans at a bar in Auckland after the All Blacks win the World Cup for the third time
  • Richie McCaw New Zealand captain Richie McCaw reacts to his team's historic feat in winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups.
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 FEELING DOWN: Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia tries to come to terms with his disappointment after defeat in the Rugby World Cup final
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BEAUDEN WELL: Julian Savea and Sonny Bill Williams dive in to celebrate with Beauden Barrett after he scores the All Blacks' third and decisive try
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CHAMPION FEELING: New Zealand players celebrate as they become the first team to retain the Rugby World Cup and make it three titles in total
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 ALL OVER: Beauden Barrett dives over to score his team's third try late in the match to ensure back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs for the All Blacks
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 DAN THE MAN: New Zealand's Dan Carter is the man of the match after a standout performance in the Rugby World Cup final in which he scores 19 points against Australia
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HAUL BACK: Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks is prevented from gaining ground by the combined efforts of three Australia players
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Dan Carter of New Zealand scores a drop goal during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CLOSING THE GAP: Tevita Kuridrani's momentum after a surging run takes him past two All Black's defenders to score his side's second try
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PURE GOLD: Tevita Kuridrani sits on the line pumping his fists with joy after scoring Australia's second try as his side move to within four points of New Zealand
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 FIGHTBACK: David Pocock of Australia (l) celebrates as referee Nigel Owens signlas his try that cuts the deficit on New Zealand's lead
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PRESSURE POINT: Australian Drew Mitchell's hand catches All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder on the face as they compete for the ball
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 GETTING SHIRTY: Australia's Bernard Foley cannot shake off the All Blacks player gripping his jersey as he bid to break away
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 TALL BLACK: Julian Savea of New Zealand jumps for a high ball under pressure from Bernard Foley and Adam Ashley-Cooper
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BEST LAID PLANS: Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia in the tunnel prior to to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final.
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PILE-UP: New Zealand players surround Ma'a Nonu to celebrate after he scores the All Blacks' second try as Drew Mitchell of Australia can only watch
  • Princes Harry, Phillip, William ROYAL FLUSH: Prince Harry, Prince Phillip and Prince William enjoy the build up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final
  • Twickenham Stadium - RWC 2015 Final VIEW FROM THE TOP: A general view of Twickenham stadium during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 MADE IT: Ma'a Nonu reaches the line to score the All Blacks' second try despite a last-ditch tackle by an Australian defender
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 MA'A THEY'RE MAKING SIGHS AT ME: New Zealand's Ma'a Nonu knows he won't be caught by the despairing Australian defence as he race in to score a try
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HAIR-RAISING: The impact of Samuel Whitelock's tackle makes Australian Michael Hooper's hair stand on end
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEFT OPEN-MOUTHED: Australia's Kurtley Beale beat All Black Ben Smith in a duel for a high ball in a tense first half of the final
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 WORM'S EYE VIEW: All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder is captured from a low angle as he dives across the line to score his side's first try
  • Nehe Milner-Skudder scores LIFT OFF: Nehe Milner-Skudder of New Zealand dives over the line to score the first try of Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 Australia's Matt Giteau receives medical treatment during the Rugby World Cup 2015 final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 GRABBED: All Black Ben Smith's surge for the line is brought to a shuddering halt by Israel Folau's critical tackle
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 WELCOME MATT: Australian Matt Giteau's arms are wide open to wrap around Julian Savea and prevent the All Black gaining any more ground
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 GAME OVER: It's a major disappointment for Kane Douglas of Australia as he is helped from the field following an injury
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 LEAP OF FAITH: New Zealand's Ben Smith takes the high ball under pressure from Australian opponent Bernard Foley opponent during the final at Twickenham
  • DEAD EYE: Dan Carter of New Zealand scores the opening penalty of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 CAUGHT SHORT: Michael Hooper is hauled to the ground by a desperate New Zealand tackle to prevent him reaching the try line
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 ON MA'A OWN: All Black Ma'a Nonu goes it alone as he takes on the Australia defence in a bid to take his side closer to the try line
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 FLYING START: The Red Arrows makes a spectacular flypast above Twickenham minutes before the start of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 HERO WORSHIP: New Zealand supporters pay tribute to veteran All Black and captain Richie McCaw by wearing face masks with his photo and carrying a message
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 BONES OF CONTENTION: Two New Zealand supporters dressed in Halloween costumes reckon they are in with a scream of seeing their team leave Australia for dead in the final
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 THE HOLY GRAIL: The Webb Ellis Cup is shown on a giant screen behind the iconic statue at the main gate through which players of both team will walk
  • New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 MAORI MAGIC: Singers and dancers entertain supporters at Twickenham with traditional New Zealand music and song before the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia
  • New Zealand v Australia - Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 GREEN AND GOLD STANDARD: An Australia supporter wearing a gold-coloured wig and with his nation's flag on his head heads for the showdown with New Zealand