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Tens of thousands of rugby supporters lined the streets of central Auckland to cheer for the World Cup-winning All Blacks squad.  

Fans celebrate the All Black's victory against the French in Auckland City fanzones.  

A haka is performed above Auckland at the top of the Sky Tower to show support for the All Blacks.

Australia rebounded from their semi-final loss to New Zealand to defeat Wales 21-18 in a frenetic but mostly scrappy third place playoff at Eden Park. Photos by Reuters.

All Blacks Ali Williams and Sonny Bill Williams share a humorous moment at a Rugby World Cup press conference and Sonny Bill reveals the meaning behind his elaborate handshake with Israel Dagg...

Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle and Otago rugby captain Eben Joubert anaylse the World Cup semi-finals, and looks forward to the final.  

Fans around Auckland celebrate the All Blacks' historic Rugby World Cup semifinal win against the Wallabies.  

Down at Auckland's fan zone even Wallabies fans praised the All Blacks' semifinal win.

 

The faces of the Welsh fans gathered at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff told the story as their team's Rugby World Cup run came to a controversial end as skipper Sam Warburton was sent off in the...

Buck Shelford defends the All Blacks' right to have a beer, blaming the public perception for the bad press and urging people to give them a break and move on.    

The Wallabies produced an extraordinary defensive display to beat defending World Cup champions South Africa 11-9 in in a nailbiting quarterfinal in Wellington today.

Otago Daily Times rugby columnist Paul Dwyer and sports editor Hayden Meikle dissect the Rugby World Cup quarter finals and give their picks for the semi-finals.    

ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer speaks with Otago captain Eban Joubert about the departure of Otago coach Phil Mooney, the effect Dan Carter's absence might have on the All Blacks, and who will...

New Zealand took over an hour to settle but, once they did, overpowered Argentina 33-10 to book a Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown with Australia next weekend.    

People on the streets of New Zealand continue to support the All Blacks without Dan Carter in the team and a few give their views on who would be a good replacement to wear the number ten jersey. ...

A team supposed to be in disarray and in the middle of a feud with their coach have made it to the final four of this World Cup. Photos by Reuters.