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Wayne Barnes received death threats over his refereeing of the Rugby World Cup final, his wife has said

The Boks claimed a record-breaking fourth Webb Ellis Cup and make over over a third of our team

It was a memorable tournament in France.

At the Jack Hackett sports bar in Wellington, New Zealand fans balanced on the edge of anxiety and hope all the way until the final whistle

Influential skipper hails the unifying nature of the Springboks after they successfully defend their title in Paris

Outgoing New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has criticised the officials after some key decisions in Paris showpiece

The All Blacks’ captain was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle and watched on as his teammates battled to a one-point defeat by South Africa in Paris

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: All Blacks captain Sam Cane’s first-half red card proved decisive as the Springboks became the first four-time winners of the men’s Rugby World Cup

The Springboks outlast the All Blacks in heavyweight final to make it back-to-back crowns in Paris

South Africa have retained the Rugby World Cup after winning 12-11 against New Zealand who had captain Sam Cane shown a red card in the first half

South Africa beat the All Blacks 12-11 to win their record fourth Rugby World Cup title Saturday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just north of Paris. New Zealand fought hard but could not overcome captain Sam Cane’s red card, which reduced the All Blacks to 14 men…