The Rugby World Cup is still affected by England's eerie absence - and the final requires the All Black aura
1 decade ago by The TelegraphPaul Hayward: The last game needs the world's primary exponents of skill and enterprise, as well as the presence of Richie McCaw
Rugby World Cup: South Africa vs New Zealand - key match stats
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa lose 20-18 to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final - here are all of the key match stats
South Africa 18 New Zealand 20, match report: All Blacks rattled by Springboks but survive to keep defence alive
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa 18 New Zealand 20: Holders run in two tries with Dan Carter dropping vital goal when side were down to 14 men
Bath pay the penalty as Wasps battle to their first win
1 decade ago by The TimesA second-half penalty try proved decisive as Wasps secured their first win of the Aviva Premiership season with a hard-fought victory...
South Africa vs New Zealand: player ratings
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDaniel Schofield runs the rule over the players at Twickenham as holders edge Springboks to reach the final
South Africa vs New Zealand: Five things we learned
1 decade ago by The TelegraphFive things we learned: Holders show ability to raise game and maintain composure, while Bryan Habana has afternoon to forget
Connacht finally register win at the Liberty Stadium to go second in Pro12 table
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht climbed to second in the Guinness PRO12 table, level on points with leader Scarlets, after condemning Ospreys to their fourth defeat of the season at the Liberty Stadium.
Live Rugby World Cup blog: South Africa v New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's the greatest rivalry in rugby union and it will be played out on one of the sport's biggest stages. Will it be the All Blacks or the Springboks? Join Declan Whooley from 3.30pm to find out.
South Africa v New Zealand: Five things that will decide Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRugged physicality and the performances of New Zealand's legendary McCaw-Carter axis are two of the keys to Twickenham showdown.
South Africa vs New Zealand, Rugby World Cup semi-final: live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa v New Zealand, Rugby World Cup 2015 - The Boks and All Blacks have clashed 90 times, with men in black leading 52 wins to 35
