Australia - Rugby World Cup 2015
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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) -
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 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 -
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 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 -
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. -
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 -
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 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 -
Wally: Rugby World Cup 2015 ONLY HERE FOR THE CHEER OR THE BEER: A couple of Australia fans find a novel way to draw attention to their lack of tickets but would be happy with a substitute -
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Memorable moments: Rugby World Cup 2015 OFF HIS MARK: Referee Craig Joubert leaves Scotland players incensed as he sprints to the dressing room after Australia win the quarter-final with a last-gasp penalty which it later emerged should not have been awarded -
Michael Hooper - Australia EVERGREEN: Michael Hooper of Australia makes his way onto the pitch during a training session at The Lensbury Hotel on October 27, 2015 -
Top 10 stats: Rugby World Cup 2015 68 - Rob Simmons scored the tournament's fastest try with 68 seconds on the clock in Australia's 29-15 semi-final win over Argentina, just a few seconds quicker than New Zealand's Waisake Naholo (72) in their pool win over Georgia. -
Top 10 stats: Rugby World Cup 2015 Australia's Michael Hooper celebrates a semi-final victory over Argentina, a match in which he won his 50th cap to become the second player behind George North to achieve the feat before his 24th birthday -
Top 10 stats: Rugby World Cup 2015 Bernard Foley scores the last-gasp penalty to give Australia a one-point (35-34) victory over Scotland to earn a place in the semi-finals -
Fans at Rugby World Cup 2015 OCTOBER 18: Australia fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London -
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup final 2015 OL' BLACK AND BLUE EYES: David Pocock sports a couple of badly bruised eyes as he speaks to the media in the build-up to the final against New Zealand -
Australia Media Access OL' BLACK AND BLUE EYES: David Pocock sports a couple of badly bruised eyes as he speaks to the media in the build-up to the final against New Zealand -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Martin Landajo of Argentina feeds a pass from the scrum during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia dives over to score their second try despite the tackle by Pablo Matera of Argentina during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Fans of Australia celebrate during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Argentina shows his emotions after defeat during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. He hugs brother and former Puma Ignacio(Photo by Matt Lewis - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BEST WISHES: Despondent Marcelo Bosch of Argentina looks towards Australia's Will Genia sitting on the field with his daughter Olivia at the end of the match -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 DADDY'S IN THE FINAL: Will Genia sits on the field with his daughter Olivia after the win over Argentina sent Australia into the Rugby World Cup final -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BIG HAND: Australia captain Stephen Moore applauds his country's fans for their support after the win over Argentina -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BATTLE WEARY: David Pocock gives the thumbs up to supporters after helping Australia defeat Argentina to reach the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 THE LAST POST: Argentina's Santiago Cordero is consoled on the pitch as the post cover is removed for storage -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CRYING GAME: Julian Montoya and two of his teammates are left alone with their thoughts after a heartbreaking defeat by Australia -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CRYING GAME: Julian Montoya of Argentina is left despondent on the pitch after the defeat by Australia in the semi-final -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 BLOOD, SWEAT AND CHEERS: A bloodied Scott Fardy blows out a mouthful of water after the victory over Argentina seals Australia's place in the final -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HAT-TRICK HERO: Adam Ashley-Cooper scores his third try and Australia's fourth to seal his team's place against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PRICE OF SUCCESS: Scott Fardy's face is covered in blood as the Australian savours victory over Argentina that earns his team a place in the final against New Zealand -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PLAYING HAND TO MOUTH: Scott Fardy's hand catches Santiago Cordero on the mouth as the Argentina player tries to release the ball -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S NO WAY: Australia's Will Genia wraps his arms around Santiago Cordero to prevent the Argentine breaking away -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 WHOLE NEW HAUL GAME: Scott Fardy of Australia is pulled to the ground by a determined Argentina defence -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 FEELING THE CRUNCH: Drew Mitchell of Australia winces as he is tackled by Pablo Matera of Argentina -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Captain Agustin Creevy of Argentina prepares to lead his team out during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Santiago Cordero of Argentina evades a tackle from Drew Mitchell of Australia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Lewis - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 KING OF THE KICKS: Nicolas Sanchez kicks a penalty for Argentina to continue his superb form with place-kicking at the Rugby World Cup -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 FALLING WITH STYLE: Israel Folau of Australia is sent tumbling to the turf in a tackle by Tomas Lavanini -
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Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HEADS AND TAILS: David Pocock of Australia lands on his head during a battle for the ball in the semi-final at Twickenham -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 KANE IS ABLE: Australia's Kane Douglas is determined not to lose his grip on Argentina's Santiago Cordero -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 TRIPLE WHAMMY: Australia take advantage of Argentina having a man in the sin-bin as Adam Ashley-Cooper dives over to score his side's third try -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 HELPLESS: Argentina's Tomas Lavanini sits in the sin bin watching in anguish as Australia score a third try before half-time -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 NIP AND TUC: Argentina's Joaquin Tuculet run for the line is halted as he is tackled by Australia's David Pocock -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 TAKE A WALK: Tomas Lavanini of Argentina is shown a yellow card and sent to sin bin by referee Wayne Barnes -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 CAPTAIN'S EXAMPLE: Stephen Moore of Australia is tackled by Ramiro Herrera of Argentina as he tries to break upfield -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 PILE IN: Delighted Australia players leap onto Adam Ashley-Cooper to celebrate after he scores the team's second try against Argentina -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 SHOUTING MATCH: Diego Maradona is wrapped up in an Argentina flag as he yells his support for his country's players against the Wallabies -
Argentina v Australia - Semi Final: Rugby World Cup 2015 REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia claims the high ball under pressure from Argentina opponents