23 October 2011

Final of the Rugby World Cup 2011 - New Zealand lead France by 5 – 0 at half-time

France over for a try right under the posts with the score now 8 – 7 to the All Blacks.

The All Blacks have won the Rugby World Cup 2011 final against France by 8 -7!!!!!!!!

22 October 2011

Bronze Final of the Rugby World Cup 2011 – Australia beat Wales 21 – 18

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Teams:

All Blacks:Mils Muliaina, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw, Jerome Kaino, Ali Williams, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Wyatt Crockett.

Reserves: Andrew Hore, Ben Franks, Sam Whitelock, Adam Thomson, Andy Ellis, Colin Slade, Sonny Bill Williams.

Wallabies:Kurtley Beale, James O’Connor, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Pat McCabe, Digby Ioane, Quade Cooper, Will Genia, Ben McCalman, David Pocock, Rocky Elsom (c), James Horwill, Rob Simmons , Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore, Sekope Kepu.

Reserves : Saia Faingaa, Pekahou Cowan, Dan Vickerman , Matt Hodgson, Scott Higginbotham, Luke Burgess, Lachie Turner.

We will keep you posted with live updates of how the match is going…
Dane Rumble has done his thing…getting close to starting now…

The atmosphere is festive…a great energy from predominantly All Blacks supporters…the crowd is 54500. This is the biggest crowd in years.

At 2 mins All Blacks 0 Wallabies 0

6 mins All Blacks 3 Wallabies 0 Carter kicks a penalty from 40 metres out

10 mins All Blacks 10 Wallabies 0 Try to Nonu

Weepu made a break down the short side and the All Blacks moved the ball out to Sitiveni Sivivatu who was pulled down 5 metres out. Kaino kept the continuity alive and Nonu burst over to give the All Blacks a fantastic start. Then Carter converted from wide out.

26 mins All Blacks 17 Wallabies 0

Weepu breaked away down the short side again and linked to Sivivatu again. A quick ball from the Blacks gave Nonu a chance for a short break with Keven Mealamu over for a try. Converted by Carter.

Sivivatu is playing a fantastic defence game. He has stopped at least 3 tries.

Halftime All Blacks 17 Wallabies 0

Although the territory probably favoured the Wallabies, the All Blacks defence has been strong with great skills. Weepu, Sivivatu and Nonu have featured in both tries and really stand out although the forward pack has provided the quick ball when needed leading to each of the tries.

43 min O’Connor missed his third penalty attempt

48 min All Blacks 20 Wallabies 0

Carter a classy drop-goal

52 min All Blacks 20 Wallabies 7

A try to the Wallabies! Horwill snatches a turnover and passes to Beale down the short side who passes to Digby Loane, he races 40 metres and side steps Mils for a great try. Cooper takes this kick and converts.

55 Min All Blacks 27 Wallabies 7

Read taps Carters kick-off back to Conrad Smith who races down and passes to Sivivatu for a try. Converted by Carter.

60 min All Blacks 27 Wallabies 7

Ellis and Hore came on for Keven Mealamu and Piri Weepu who were applauded as they left the field.

69 min All Blacks 30 Wallabies 7

Carter is successful with another penalty and onto the field comes Sonny Bill Williams

74 min All Blacks 30 Wallabies 14

Rocky Elsom over for a try converted by Cooper

That is it folks…Full Time Score All Blacks 30 Wallabies 14

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2011 Investec Tri Nations

Please note: Game dates/times are stated in NZ times – not local time.

All results are provisional until 6pm Monday night following the latest round.

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www.wru.co.uk

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In New Zealand at Eden Park in 1987 New Zealand beat France 29-9.

In England at Twickenham in 1991 the Australians, well David Campese, cheated their way to victory over England 12-6.

In South Africa at Ellis Park in 1995 South Africa intimidated New Zealand and won 15-12.

In Wales at the Millennium Stadium in 1999 Australia stuffed the French 35-12.

In Australia at the Telstra Stadium in 2003 England beat the Aussies 20-17 in extra time.

In France on 20 October 2007 South Africa beat England 15-6.

The next Rugby World Cup is due to be contested in New Zealand in 2011.

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34 tests. Australia have won 20, England 13. They have drawn once.

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