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Were the All Blacks poisoned ahead of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final?

All Blacks coach Laurie Mains was adamant his side were poisoned.

What Wayne Barnes as final referee means for the All Blacks

England’s loss is Wayne Barnes’ gain.

Beyond the Game: Springboks address Bongi Mbonambi allegations

South Africa’s rugby union is looking into a claim by England flanker Tom Curry that he was the subject of an alleged discriminatory remark by Springboks hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in the teams’ Rugby World Cup semifinal match. Video / NZ Herald

Beyond The Game: All Blacks begin final training as South Africa battle racial slur drama

The All Blacks have begun preparations in Paris for the Rugby World Cup final while their South African opponents juggle drama concerning an alleged slur made by star hooker Bongi Mbonambi. Video / NZ Herald

Dave Mollard: If you want to yell at a whistleblower, play football

OPINION: Treat the referee team with some respect.

Chris Rattue: World Cup's glowing image shattered by racial abuse allegations

OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers from the sporting weekend.

World Rugby reviews Tom Curry’s racial allegation

World Rugby is reviewing an allegation by England flanker Tom Curry.

Q&A: Liam Napier on the All Blacks' World Cup blockbuster

It'd be a sporting redemption story for the ages. Can the All Blacks pull it off?

How horror show will fuel All Blacks' World Cup final

The record loss to South Africa at Twickenham could prove invaluable.

Springboks v England: What the All Blacks will learn from key moments

Here’s what the All Blacks coaching staff might have been looking out for.

Gregor Paul: The sort of champion rugby needs from final

OPINION: The world needs to see that winning rugby can be beautiful and brutal together.

Editorial: Southern giants tightening long-term grip on World Cup success

OPINION: New Zealand and South Africa both know better than the rest what works to win.

'Tactical torture': How English media reacted to World Cup loss

How English media reacted to World Cup semifinal loss; plus NZME's take.

Travel agents bracing for demand in bookings to Paris for Rugby World Cup final

Last-minute flights to France could cost rugby fans more than $5000, one agency says.

Chris Rattue: Springboks will be worried by semifinal performance

OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the best and worst from the Rugby World Cup semifinals.

Paul Lewis: Why I stopped caring about 'tedious' Rugby World Cup semifinal

OPINION: I watched sumo wrestling for 28 minutes before I realised it was a rugby match.

ABs v Boks: Stakes never been higher for rugby's greatest rivalry

This final has makings of an all-time classic, with enough plotlines to stoke any braai.

Dream final! Springboks to face All Blacks after thrilling win

South Africa are through to the Rugby World Cup final.