World Cup referee targeted with death threats during final
Wayne Barnes was targeted with death threats during Sunday’s showcase match.
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Editorial: The Springboks deserved to win
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Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss
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Beyond the Game: Ian Foster gives last press conference as All Blacks coach
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Eddie Jones quits as Wallabies coach - reports
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Player ratings: The best and worst of the All Blacks (feat a lowly 3)
The Herald's player ratings for the Rugby World Cup final.
Paul Lewis: Well done to South Africa, the best at not playing rugby
OPINION: Their possession, kick, defend, kick the goals style is an effective way to win.
Sam Cane: Red card 'something I have to live with forever'
The emotion was clear in the All Blacks camp following their loss to the Springboks.
'The game has a few issues': Ian Foster on devastating loss - Gregor Paul
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'A bit of fortitude shown': Brodie Retallick's uncle proud of nephew during World Cup thriller
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Cane: 'Obviously so many s*** emotions, on a personal level and on behalf of the team.'
Bok joy for brekkie: Hawke’s Bay Springboks fans celebrate World Cup victory as Kiwis gracious in defeat
All Blacks fans were served defeat.
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Beyond the Game: All Blacks defeated in heartbreaking final
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Minister Grant Robertson had been representing the Government at the final in Paris.
Sayonara: The All Blacks leavers of 2023
The Herald pays tribute to those retiring, heading overseas and those coming back soon.
Boks make history: 'Devastating' defeat will haunt courageous All Blacks
After shocking the world to reach the final, the All Blacks fell short in the pinnacle.
Heartbreak! All Blacks fall short in tense, controversial final
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Gregor Paul: Mad, memorable final also a sad day for rugby
OPINION: It's a final that will eat away at the All Blacks for years to come.
'It’s a shocker': All Blacks captain Sam Cane red carded in final
The final was riddled with cards - a red to the All Blacks, two yellows for South Africa.
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All Blacks v Springboks: Who do the numbers favour?
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Beyond the Game: Rugby World Cup final kicks off from Paris
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Rugby's greatest rivalry is bigger than this tournament.
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Rugby World Cup finish also end of era in All Blacks history
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'Inhabit a bubble': English pundit's swipe at ABs on eve of World Cup final
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Tui bags four as Black Ferns demolish Wales
The Black Ferns were far too good for Wales in Dunedin.