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    • A general view during an England IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 training session at Mt Smart Stadium on September 2, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand.
    • Number eight Viliami Ma'afu of Tonga splits open the France defence during the Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool A match between France and Tonga at Wellington Regional Stadium on October 1, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand
    • Alexander Yanyushkin braves the difficult conditions in Sochi as Russia overcame Portugal 14-10 to inch closer to Rugby World Cup 2011 qualification. Photo: Stas Kolpakov.
    • Hirotoki Onozawa scores one of his four tries on his 50th Test for Japan in their 80-9 defeat of Korea in Osaka that completed the successful defence of their HSBC Asian Five Nations title. 
    • Thirst class performance: Richie McCaw of the All Blacks drinks from the Webb Ellis Cup after a night of glory at Eden Park
    • Sweet taste of success: Cory Jane bites on his winners' medal after the presentation at Eden Park
    • Classic act: Victor Vito poses in classical style as he and Adam Thomson celebrate the All Blacks' victory
    • Holy grail: Richie McCaw sits proudly beside the Webb Ellis Cup as he speak to the media after the All Blacks' victory over France
    • Cup runneth over: Andrew Hore dribbles as he drinks from the Webb Ellis Cup after the victory over France
    • All yours: Captain Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis Cup and acknowledges ecstatic All Blacks fans at Eden Park
    • So near yet so far: France captain Thierry Dusautoir trudges past the Webb Ellis Cup after collecting his runners-up medal
    • The boy Don good: Stephen Donald, scorer of the All Blacks' winning penalty, has his hair ruffled by teammate Jerome Kaino
    • Les Miserables: Captain Thierry Dusautoir and dejected France teammates watch as the All Blacks collect the Webb Ellis Cup
    • Haka heroes: The All Blacks celebrate their Rugby World Cup 2011 win with a haka for the crowd at Eden Park on Sunday
    • Sealed with a kiss: All Blacks coach Graham Henry and his wife Raewyn Henry kiss to celebrate the team's success
    • Doing snow angels: All Blacks Cory Jane, left, and Israel Dagg make good use of the tickertape after receiving their winners' medals
    • Celebrations in the nosebleeds: All Blacks fans celebrate their team's win at Eden Park on Sunday
    • We are the champions: It's party time for the All Blacks as they celebrate being crowned Rugby World Cup 2011 champions
    • Got the bleus: Distraught French players look on as the All Blacks are handed their winners medals  
    • Hooray Henry: Graham Henry celebrates the All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2011 win at Eden Park on Sunday
    • Stare way to heaven: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw looks across to the Webb Ellis Cup seconds before he holds it aloft
    • Just William: Captain Richie McCaw of the All Blacks receives the Webb Ellis Cup from IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset as new Zealand Prime Minister John Key looks on
    • Ticker flicker: All Blacks players celebrate as the ticker tape falls on their victorious Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign
    • The moment a country has been waiting for: Ritche McCaw lifts the William Webb Ellis trophy while the rest of the All Blacks team celebrate
    • Relief beyond belief: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw sends New Zealand into orbit as he finally holds aloft the Webb Ellis Cup
    • Won for four million: Richie McCaw lifts the Webb Ellis Cup, ending a 24-year Rugby World Cup drought for the All Blacks and their fans
    • Victors and vanquished: All Blacks players break into small groups to celebrate as defeated Frenchman Imanol Harinordoquy lies shattered
    • Shattered: Even the victor feels drained as vanquished Frenchman Imanol Harinordoquy lies on the ground in dejection after the 8-7 defeat by the All Blacks
    • Hero: Stephen Donald, pictured being tackled by Aurelien Rougerie, kicked the penalty that won the All Blacks the Rugby World Cup
    • Hope in their hearts: Thierry Dusautoir of France celebrates his try with Julien Bonnaire, left and Aurélien Rougerie, centre
    • Gripping stuff: Aurélien Rougerie is prevented from breaking free as he is tackled by Tony Woodcock
    • Nonu you don't: Ma'a Nonu receives the ball before being tackled by Vincent Clerc in the RWC 2011 Final at Eden Park on Sunday
    • Drop step: Maxime Medard of France leaves the All Blacks Conrad Smith grasping thin air in the RWC 2011 Final at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday
    • French polish: Thierry Dusautoir goes over the line at the post to score a try for France, sparking celebrations from teammates
    • Read and fright: All Black Kieran Read topples to the ground as he is tackled by Lionel Nallet
    • Another one bites the dust: New Zealand lose another fly half as Aaron Cruden limps off the field with an injury in the first half of the RWC 2011 Final at Eden Park
    • Hide and seek: Israel Dagg keeps the ball out of the sight of Vincent Clerc as the French player moves in to tackle
    • Nallet doesn't dally: Lionel Nallet of France offloads the ball just before All Blacks close in to tackle
    • Hero worship: Tony Woodcock is hailed by his All Blacks teammates after scoring the crucial opening try
    • A load off: New Zealand's Richard Kahui looks to get rid of the ball before being tacked
    • Pure joy: Tony Woodcock goes over the line to score a try and put the All Blacks into the lead against France
    • Aurelien to the rescue: Aurelien Rougerie of France looks to go between Aaron Cruden and Jerome Kaino of the All Blacks during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup Final match between France and New Zealand at Eden Park
    • French connection: Imanol Harinordoquy is tackled by All Blacks Ma'a Nonu and captain Richie McCaw
    • Glory boys: New Zealand's Richie McCaw and France's Thierry Dusautoir lead out their teams ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final at Eden Park in Auckland
    • Heads or tails: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw tosses the coin with Thierry Dusautoir of France and referee Craig Joubert
    • Beret good: France fans show off their colours as they enjoy the build-up to the clash against New Zealand
    • Prayer for the trying: Two All Blacks fans hold their mini banner with a message to their heroes
    • Only hair for the cheer: Two New Zealand fans put plenty of effort into their makeup to make an impact at the Rugby World Cup Final
    • Keep calm - Weepu's on: A young All Blacks fan tries to emulate hero and haka leader Piri Weepu
    • Rock and ball: Adam Thompson listens to music and rolls the ball in his hand as he gets a feel of the pitch before kick-off
    • A French fan dressed as the comic character Obelisk on his way to the Rugby World Cup Final between France and New Zealand
    • Bernard Lapasset, chairman of the International Rugby Board, breaks a saki barrel with official from Japan who will host Rugby World Cup 2019
    • Final curtain: Wayne Smith will bow out as assistant coach of the All Blacks after Sunday's final against France
    • French resistance: Under coach Marc Lièvremont, France have endured internal strife and travelled a bumpy road to the RWC 2011 Final
    • Long reign: All Black captain Richie McCaw will lead New Zealand out for the 66th time when the All Blacks face France in Sunday's RWC 2011 final at Eden Park in Auckland
    • High and mighty: Nathan Sharpe is lifted on to the shoulders of Wallaby teammates Ben Alexander and Scott Higginbotham after his 100th match
    • From zero to hero: Wallaby Quade Cooper is transformed from a target of jeers to one of cheers as he walks up the tunnel on crutches
    • Fans' favourite: Wallaby Radike Samo celebrates victory in the Bronze Final with Australia and Wales supporters
    • Welsh woe: Wales players applaud their fans after the 21-18 defeat from Australia in the Bronze Final
    • Showing their metal: The Wallabies pose for photographs after collectiing their Bronze medals after defeating Wales
    • Leigh glee: Full back Leigh Halfpenny of Wales evades a challenge from Adam Ashley-Cooper to score his team's second try
    • Powell power: Wales' Andy Powell clears the way of Australia defenders as he charges forward with the ball
    • Brilliant Ben: Wallaby McCalman surges over the line to touch the ball down to put his side further ahead against Wales
    • Berrick's belter: Berrick Barnes of the Wallabies kicks a drop goal during the Bronze Final victory over Wales
    • Dragging down a Dragon: Wallaby Will Genia hauls Wales player Jamie Roberts to the ground
    • Keeping an eye on the ball: Wallaby James O'Connor is full of concentration as he races to catch the ball
    • Captain's part: Wallabies skipper James Horwill leads by example as he barges through the Wales defence
    • Turnaround: Shane Williams dives over the line to score a try to hand Wales the lead against the Wallabies
    • Holding role: George North of Wales gets a grip of Wallaby wing Digby Ioane
    • Up and over: Wing James O'Connor of the Wallabies is accurate with his kick as he converts his team's opening try
    • Ball watching: Wallaby Scott Higginbotham sees the ball spin away as he is tackled by Jamie Roberts of Wales
    • Caught by a Hook: James Hook of Wales manages to get firm grip of James O'Connor to halt the Wallaby's surge forward
    • Where did he go? Wing George North leaves Digby Ioane and Berrickk Barnes bemused as he races past the Wallaby pair
    • Pain, no gain: Wallaby Quade Cooper is helped from the field after a knee injury ended his participation in the tournament
    • Two-pronged attack: Shane Williams of Wales is tackled by Wallabies Digby Ioane, left, and Will Genia
    • Pat's the way to do it: Berrick Barnes clutches the ball as he celebrates his try with his teammates
    • Barnes stormer: Centre Berrick Barnes of the Wallabies dives over to score the opening try against Wales
    • Curt appearance: Wallaby Kurtley Beale grimaces as he is treated for a recurrence of his hamstring injury that forced him to go off early
    • Feeling Sharpe: Lock Nathan Sharpe of the Wallabies runs out to win his 100th cap in the Bronze Final against Wales
    • Will power: Scrum half Will Genia of the Wallabies passes the ball from a ruck in the match against Wales
    • Painting the town red: Welsh fans soak up the atmopshere ahead of the match against Australia at Eden Park
    • Your call: James Horwill of the Wallabies tosses the coin watched by Gethin Jenkins of Wales and referee Wayne Barnes
    • Just picture yourself: Wales fans take a photograph of themselves for a souvenir of the Bronze Final match against Australia
    • France defence coach David Ellis says he has spotted weaknesses in the New Zealand defence
    • Man in the middle: South Africa's Craig Joubert will referee Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2011 Final between France and New Zealand
    • Mummy's boy: Piri Weepu hugs his mum during a trip to Auckland's Viaduct
    • Line out: France lock Julien Pierre takes time off training for the Final by fishing with teammates on Great Barrier Island
    • Off we go: France warm up during a training session at Takapuna as they prepare for the Final against the All Blacks
    • Pas de deux: France's Romain Millo-Chluski performs a balletic pose with help from captain Thierry Dusautoir
    • Honour awaits: Piri Weepu and Ma'a Nonu are on the shortlist with teammate Jerome Kaino to be named player of the year
    • An eye for the main chance: France No.8 Imanol Harinodoquy talks to the press - perhaps hoping his team's chances in the final don't disappear in the blink of an eye
    • Eau yes we can: France players head off for a thirst quencher
    • Top of the table: Joshua Porteous, Oliver Lodge and Grayson Lodge enjoy a game of table rugby as excitement mounts in the build-up to Sunday's final
    • Doing the ton: Nathan Sharpe will rack up his 100th Test cap for the Wallabies in Friday's match against Wales
    • Second best: Digby Ioane is consoled by Quade Cooper as dejected teammates stand on the pitch after losing to the All Blacks
    • Hands up if you like Marc Lièvremont: French players stretch in training but they are not practising to surrender to the All Blacks
    • Heads you win: Owen Franks, left, and Tony Woodcock go through a warming-up exercise during training in Auckland
    • United: Ali Williams, flanked by Stephen Donald, left, and Sonny Bill Williams, is amazed at the massive support for the All Blacks
    • Front row: Jessica, Alex and Tadhg get up close and personal with the Webb Ellis Cup during its public display at Auckland Museum
    • It's all clicking into place: Sonny Bill Williams commandeers a photographer's camera to take pictures during the All Blacks' training session
    • Mirror image: Ben Franks props himself up on one arm during an All Blacks training session at Trusts Stadium in Auckland
    • Marc time: France head coach Marc Lievremont fields question from the media during a press conference in Auckland on Wednesday
    • Former All Black Jonah Lomu gives the thumbs up from the stands during an Australia training session at North Harbour Stadium
    • Confident: Wales' New Zealand coach Warren Gatland speaks to the media in the build-up to the match against Australia
    • Over to you: Wales head coach Warren Gatland (R) has handed Gethin Jenkins (L) the captaincy for Wales' match with Australia on Friday to decide third place at Rugby World Cup 2011
    • Thorn at his side: All Black Brad Thorn (R) gets to grips with Wallabies full back Adam Ashley-Cooper during the RWC 2011 semi-final in Auckland on Sunday
    • Boy in the hood: Quade Cooper walks along Takapuna beach with his Wallabies teammates on Monday
    • Eau la la: French players return to port after a jet boat tour around Auckland Harbour on Monday
    • Pick on someone your own size: Berrick Barnes shows that it is possible for a Wallaby to evade a Kiwi defender when he side steps a young boy in a game of beach rugby at Takapuna on Monday
    • Up and at them: Will Genia leaps to take a mark as the Australian team kicks an Australian rules football around at their recovery session at Takapuna beach on Monday 
    • The day after the night before: Wallabies captain James Horwill wears his battle wounds at a press conference in Auckland on Monday, October 17, following the semi-final defeat by New Zealand
    • Giving them the boot: Israel Dagg's kicking game was a feature of the All Blacks' semi-final victory over Australia
    • Man in charge: Craig Joubert has been appointed to referee next Sunday's RWC 2011 Final between New Zealand and France
    • Final say: All Blacks coach Graham Henry and captain Richie McCaw explain their victory over Australia to the media
    • King Henry: All Blacks coach Graham Henry is hailed by his players after the victory that takes them into the final
    • Plucky 13: All Blacks coach Graham Henry hugs centre Conrad Smith for his performance in the win over Australia
    • Final word: James O'Connor consoles Wallaby teammate Quade Cooper at the end of the defeat from the All Blacks
    • Lost in space: The Wallabies team troop dejectedly off the Eden Park pitch after their defeat from the All Blacks
    • Circle of strife: Wallabies captain James Horwill tries to inspire his players but it ends in heartache with defeat from the All Blacks
    • Kick and rush: All Black Israel Dagg boots the ball up the line as Wallaby Digby Ioane races in to try to tackle
    • Middle man: Cory Jane of the All Blacks tries to find a way through the Australian defence
    • Neck and neck: Wallaby Quade Cooper and All Black Brad Thorn throw out their arms neck-high at each other
    • Arm's length away: Wing Digby Ioane of the Wallabies goes past the despairing tackle from Sam Whitelock of the All Blacks
    • Gory Jane: Blood pours from All Black Cory Jane's face after he was hurt in a pulsating encouter with the Wallabies
    • Swing thigh: Piri Weepu puts all of his power into firing over a penalty for the All Blacks
    • Missed by a foot: Quade Cooper fails to stop Israel Dagg as the All Blacks breaks forward
    • Palm before the storm: Richie McCaw pushes away Wallaby David Pocock as he makes a surge upfield
    • Every Dagg has his day: Israel Dagg brushes off a challenger from Ben Alexander as he strides through to set up a try for Ma'a Nonu
    • Getting a grip: Wallaby Anthony Faingaa collects the ball and goes to ground as All Blacks players close in
    • Fall Black: Kieran Read is heading for the turf after he is caught in a double tackle from  Anthony Fainga'a, left, and James Horwill
    • Richie pickings: Richie McCaw collects the ball and tries to burst through the challenge from Radike Samo of the Wallabies
    • Ma'agic: Ma'a Nonu of the All Blacks slides over to score the opening try despite the tackle from Anthony Fainga'a
    • All black and white: The All Blacks perform the haka before their semi-final showdown against Australia
    • Colour in his cheeks: A Wallaby fan with his face intricately painted watches the build-up to the semi-final
    • Gold Diggers: Wallabies fans dress in their country's colours for the semi-final showdown against the All Blacks at Eden Park
    • Toss-up: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and Australia counterpart James Horwill perform the coin toss watched by referee Craig Joubert
    • Slick kick; Morgan Parra kicks a penalty for France on their way to victory over Wales that seals a place in the final
    • Magnifique: France fans sing and dance in the stands as they celebrate their team's victory and a place in the final
    • Sam's sorrow: Wales captain Sam Warburton and head coach Warren Gatland speak at the post-match press conference
    • French connection - Coach Marc Lièvremont embraces captain Thierry Dusautoir after France clinch a place in the final
    • Red sea of tears: Welsh fans among the 60,000 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff collapse in despair after their country's defeat
    • Crying game: Wales fans burst into tear as they see their heroes slump to defeat against France to lose out on a place in the final
    • We've done it: Dimitri Szarzewski celebrates victory with France captain Thierry Dusautoir as Wales players are left dejected
    • Halfpenny for his thoughts: Leigh Halfpenny has his head in his hands after missing a late penalty that could have put Wales in the final
    • Let me help you Pal: Alexis Palisson's teammate tries to prevent him crashing to the ground under a tackle from Wales players
    • Keeping the Lyd on: Danny Lydiate of Wales averts danger as he tackles Maxime Mermoz of France
    • Red sea of cheers: Wales fan watching the match on screens in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium roar as they watch their side score a try
    • For the love of Mike: Wales' Mike Phillips dives over to score his side's try in a pulsating semi-final against France
    • Reaching new heights: Lionel Nallet of France and Luke Charteris of Wales go up for the lineout ball
    • Huw and fly: Huw Bennett of Wales has plenty of backing from Wales teammates as he tries to weave through the French defence
    • Caught short: Shane Williams of Wales is stopped by the French defence as he makes a dash for the line
    • Floored: Wales' Mike Phillips grimaces as he is forced to the ground by the French defence
    • Wails for Wales: Captain Sam Warburton is near to tears as he realises the consequences of his red card for a dengerous tackle on Vincent Clerc
    • Perfect timing: Toby Faletau of Wales offloads the ball as he is tackled by Thierry Duasautoir, left, and Maxime Mermoz
    • Passing place: Wales' Mike Phillips manages to get the ball away to help his side set up an attack
    • Off: Wales captain Sam Warburton is shown a straight red card from referee Alain Rolland for a dangerous tackle on France wing Vincent Clerc
    • Off: Wales captain Sam Warburton is shown a straight red card from referee Alain Rolland for a dangerous tackle on France wing Vincent Clerc.
    • Moment of madness: Wales captain Sam Warburton upends Vincent Clerc, a tackle for which he is sent off
    • Welsh woe: Adam Jones' participation in the semi-final against France is over as he leaves the field injured
    • Where there's a Will there's a way: William Servat charges forward as he finds space in the Wales defence
    • Dragon's Den: Wales fans cram into the Millennium Stadium to watch the semi-final against France on giant screens
    • Lady thrillers: Two Welsh girls fly the flag for their country before the match against France at Eden Park
    • Flower power: A Wales wearing a daffodil hat is intent on watching the build-up to the semi-final against France
    • Keep it up: After Irish leprechauns appeared to walk over their faces last week, this pair helped direct Wales and France fans towards Eden Park
    • On a roll: Adam Ashley-Cooper rolls his back on the ball during training for the showdown with New Zealand on Sunday
    • Eyeful, tower: French fans take in the sights of Auckland before heading off to Eden Park for the semi-final against Wales
    • Ball back: Sonny Bill Williams takes a break from training during the All Blacks' captain's run
    • Blowing hot: Aaron Cruden puffs out his cheeks at training during the All Blacks' captain's run and now he hopes to blow away Australia
    • Tatafu now: Tatafu Polota-Nau smiles as he leaves the Wallabies' captain's run at North Harbour Stadium
    • Magnificent Seven: Kurtley Beale joins Australia teammates in training but his hamstring injury counts him out of the All Blacks match
    • Wee Weepu: All Black Piri Weepu plays with his daughter Keira after the New Zealand team's captain's run
    • Crawl blacks: New Zealand players warm up at a training session in Auckland on Friday
    • Father knows best: Neville Carter talks to son Dan, right, and Mils Muliaina, the injured All Blacks who will miss the semi against Australia
    • All Black fixes all slacks: New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen helps sort the scrum during a training session at Trusts Stadium
    • Grandstanding: Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gets a fans' eye view of the Eden Park as his players go through a training session
    • French polish: Thierry Dusautoir says the attitude of France players for the semi-final against Wales is very positive
    • Can you see his bald patch? Wales scrum half Mike Phillips might be poking fun as he speaks with teammates Scott Williams, left, George North and Lloyd Williams
    • Hooker: France coach Marc Lièvremont shows off the fish he caught during an angling trip in Waitemata Harbour
    • Tickle your fancy: Wales prop Adam Jones roars with laughter on the pitch at Eden Park during the captain's run
    • Sadness: All Black Piri Weepu will play against Australia on Sunday despite mourning his grandfather's death
    • Shall be dance: Wallabies James Slipper and Anthony Faingaa joke during training but they will be planning to waltz through the All Blacks' defence on Sunday
    • Pilgrimage: Wales fan Barrie-John Partridge at Eden Park with the ashes of his father who had never missed a Rugby World Cup tournament
    • Yesteryear: Robbie Deans in his days as a player for the All Blacks
    • This sport is catching: Marc Lièvremont and his management team go angling in Waitemata Harbour but on Saturday he will have bigger fish to fry
    • Making a point: All Blacks assistant coach Steve Hansen says pressure and the weight of expectation on the team is nothing new
    • Swing high, swing low: France appear to have learned one thing from their defeat of England as they prepare to meet Wales in the semi-finals
    • Dig it? Digby Ioane has not done any of his usual dances on the pitch but he showed the media what he has been teaching teammates
    • A novel way to collect an All Black autograph - on a paper shirt fashioned out of a serviette
    • Splash down: Wales prop Paul James hits a muddy puddle while on a quad-biking expedition in Woodhill Forest on Wednesday
    • Welsh wheelie: Huw Bennett plays up for the camera while on a quad-biking trip in Woodhill Forest with some teammates
    • Focus of attention: Coming off a sub-par performance in the Wallabies' win over South Africa, all eyes will be on Quade Cooper in the semi-final against New Zealand on Sunday
    • Traffic cop: Robbie Deans directs his team around North Harbour Stadium at a training session on Wednesday
    • Wally world: As the youngest member of team the Wallabies' James O'Connor is required to look after the team mascot, Wally. Here he is pictured taking him out to training at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland 
    • Load to bear: France forwards sit on a scrum machine at training in Auckland on Wednesday
    • Inked in the drink: Australia's Digby Ioane at a pool session in Auckland on Tuesday
    • Medard to the Maxime-mum: French fullback, Maxime Medard, warms at training in Auckland on Tuesday
    • Towers over him: Ryan Jones poses under Auckland's Sky Tower on Tuesday
    • Go Johnny go: Jonathan Davies is on the run during a Wales training session in Auckland on Tuesday
    • Together at last: After a tumultuous couple of weeks France are still in the tournament and the frustrations seem to have been forgotten
    • Laying down the law: Vincent Clerc of France talks to teammates at a training session in Auckland on Tuesday
    • Alain Rolland will referee first Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-final between Wales and France at Eden Park on Saturday
    • All Black centurion Mils Muliaina consoles Colin Slade as the fly half limps off with a groin injury against Argentina
    • France coach Marc Lièvremont has a smile on his face again and a new moustache
    • Scrum half Fourie du Preez tries to find a way past David Pocock in South Africa's loss to Australia in the Rugby World Cup 2011 quarter final.
    • Thumbs up: Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi salutes his team's supporters after the defeat from New Zealand
    • Giving the fans a great big hand: Sonny Bill Williams acknowledges cheers from All Blacks supporters after the victory over Argentina
    • Hitting the ton: Former All Blacks captain Jock Hobbs presents Mils Muliaina with his 100th test cap at the match against Argentina
    • Touch rugby ball: Mario Ledesma manages to get a hand on the ball carried by All Black Aaron Cruden
    • Read all about it: All Black Kieran Read goes over to score a try to put his team further ahead of Argentina
    • One four all: All Black points hero Piri Weepu pits his wits against a quartet of Argentina players
    • Long stretch: All Black Richie McCaw dives to try to catch Leonardo Senatore of Argentina
    • Slide tackle: Leonardo Senatore of Argentina moves in to bring All Black Ma'a Nonu's progress to a halt
    • Room to manoeuvre: Sonny Bill Williams dashes between two Argentina players as they desperately try to stop him
    • Super Mario: Argentina's Mario Ledesma makes a crucial tackle to stop Ma'a Nonu of the All Blacks
    • Col over: All Black Colin Slade receives treatment on the field for an injury that later forced him to limp out of the match
    • Try for us Argentina: Julio Farias Cabello stuns the All Blacks as he goes over the line to score a try for Argentina
    • Prowling Pumas: Patricio Albacete and Gonzalo Camacho of Argentina pounce on All Black Sonny Bill Williams
    • Hold on tight: The Argentina defence keep a firm grip on All Black Piri Weepu to prevent him making a pass
    • Sonny side down: All Black Sonny Bill Williams keeps a grip on the ball as he is tackled in the match against Argentina
    • Over the shoulder: All Black Conrad Smith is sent tumbling over the shoulder of Argentina's Juan Figallo
    • Face to face: The All Blacks perform the haka in front of Argentina's line-up before their quarter-final clash at Eden Park
    • So proud: Mils Muliaina is flanked by Ma'a Nonu, left, and Isaia Toeava as he sings the national anthem on his 100th All Blacks match
    • Song of praise: An All Blacks fan sings and waves his flag before the quarter-final against Argentina kicks off
    • Shear bliss: New Zealand fans wrap up well for the crunch quarter-final against Argentina at Eden Park
    • Call: All Black Richie McCaw and referee Nigel Owens look on as Felipe Contepomi of Argentina tosses the coin ahead of the quarter-final
    • Perfect strike: Wing James O'Connor fires over a penalty to give Australia victory of South Africa and a place in the semi-finals
    • I Spies with my little eyes: James O'Connor is given help by Rocky Elsom to tackle South Africa's Pierre Spies
    • Springboks spring back: Morné Steyn of South Africa kicks a drop goal to give his team a 9-8 lead against Australia
    • Watch your Bok: Jean de Villiers of South Africa races clear of a flying challenge from Adam Ashley-Cooper
    • Winging it: Australia wing James O'Connor is determined to make ground as South Africa players are left trailing
    • Going down under: Australian wing James O'Connor is hauled to the ground by Morné Steyn of South Africa
    • Four into Fourie goes: South Africa's Fourie du Preez is pursued by four Australian players as he tries to break free
    • Flying tacklers: Will Genia tries to get rid of the ball before of JP Pietersen and Victor Matfield take off to tackle him
    • Thigh and mighty: JP Pietersen of South Africa has his run ended by a tackled from Quade Cooper of Australia
    • Schalk tactics: South Africa's Schalk Burger, left, gets help from Pierre Spies to stop Australia's Radike Samo
    • Flyin' Bryan: South Africa's Bryan Habana takes off on a run only to be tackled by Kurtley Beale of Australia
    • Where there's a Horwill there's a way: James Horwill crashes over the line for a try to give Australia the lead
    • Green machine: Australia fans lap up the build-up to the quarter-final showdown against South Africa
    • It's a Rand old team to pay for: South Africa fans don't care what it costs them to follow their team to the Rugby World Cup
    • Knees up: Argentina players warm up in training for their quarter-final showdown against hosts New Zealand
    • Tall order: Springbok head coach Pieter de Villiers gives lock Danie Rossouw instructions for the match against Australia
    • Flying the flag: Dimitri Yachvili of France proudly waves the Tricolor as he celebrates victory over England
    • All over bar the pouting: Manu Tuilagi, Jonny Wilkinson and their teammates are left to ponder after England's defeat by France
    • Ooh la la: Pascal Papé, Fulgence Ouedraogo, Dimitri Szarzewski, Lionel Nallet and Dimitri Yachvili of France celebrate victory
    • Sacre bleu: Maxime Médard, centre, and Vincent Clerc celebrate victory after France put their troubles behind them
    • End of the line: Mark Cueto of England goes over to score his try but it is not enough to prevent his side tumbling out of the tournament
    • Over and out: Dimitri Yachvili brings down Manu Tuilagi as the England player's team topple out of the tournament
    • Tight head: Thierry Dusautoir of France has his head caught in a tackle by an England defender
    • Wrong side of the Lawes: France's Maxime Médard fails to break free of a tackle by England's Courtney Lawes
    • Big Ben strikes: Ben Foden surges past Lionel Nallet of France to race to the line and score a try for England
    • Having a rough time: Worried England manager Martin Johnson checks his watch as his side trail France
    • Double trouble: Vincent Clerc of France is tackled by Lewis Moody and Ben Youngs as he tries to break clear
    • No way through: Manu Tuilagi of England finds French defenders blocking his way to the try line
    • Stop Im: Nick Easter, left, and Tom Palmer move in to tackle Imanol Harinordoquy and prevent the Frenchman setting up another chance
    • Super Max: It's another magic moment for France as Maxime Médard goes over to score their second try
    • Flood threat: French players Pascal Papé, top, and Jean-Baptiste Poux combine to bring down England's Toby Flood
    • Come on down: Ben Youngs grabs Pascal Papé by the arm and drags him on to the turf in a thrilling match at Auckland's Eden Park
    • French bliss: Vincent Clerc dives over the line to finish off a flowing move by France to score the opening try against England
    • Max-imum effort: France's Maxime Mermoz gets to grips with England full back Ben Foden
    • Adding the quarter-final touches: An England fan has her face painted with the Cross of St George before the match against France kicks off
    • Soldiering on: Five fans are part of the army of France supporters who invaded Eden Park in Auckland for the match against England
    • As close as three coats of paint: France fans become a walking flag for the night at the match against England
    • Song and short of it: Fans laugh and sing as they wait for the action to start in the match between England and France
    • Green with envry: An Ireland fan sits alone, dejected and wishing it was his side and not Wales that won the quarter-final
    • Take is as red: Wales players celebrate the 22-10 victory over Ireland that earned them a place in the semi-finals
    • Wales of a time: Jonathan Davies breaks clear of the Ireland defence to score Wales' third try
    • For the love of Mike: Wales' Mike Phillips makes a spectacular dive over the line to touch the ball down for Wales' second try
    • Earls of wisdom: Wing Keith Earls dives past Wales' Mike Phillips to slide over the line to score a try for Ireland
    • Strife of O'Brien: Ireland's Sean O'Brien is denied a try as Shane Williams holds him up on the try line
    • Losing the head: Dan Lydiate of Wales crashes head first into Stephen Ferris during the quarter-final clash in Wellington
    • Right up O'Connell's street: Ireland lock Paul O'Connell has no problem winning this lineout
    • Big squeeze: Ireland's Ronan O'Gara is squashed between Welsh pair Alun Wyn Jones, left, and Luke Charteris
    • Try harder: Ireland players manage to hold up Wales number eight Toby Faletau just short of the try line
    • Whoa for Wales: Jamie Roberts' attempted breakaway is brought to an end by Ireland's Sean O'Brien
    • Dragons strike: Wing Shane Williams dives past Keith Earls of Ireland to score the opening try for Wales
    • Fan-tastic: Ireland supporters soak up the atmosphere in the build-up to the quarter-final against Wales in Wellington
    • Stand for my fathers: Wales players lock arms as they sing their national anthem before taking on Ireland in the quarter-final
    • Green backs: The Ireland squad form their huddle after the warm-up for the quarter-final in Wellington
    • Leading by example: France coach Marc Lièvremont shows his players how he wants it done during the captain's run in Auckland
    • Bag Ben: Chris Ashton, left, Mark Cueto and Jonny Wilkinson stop Ben Foden's run during the England team's captain's run in Takapuna
    • Hop, skip and jump: Dan Lydiate, Jamie Roberts, Shane Williams and Huw Bennett run through drills during Wales' captain's run in Wellington
    • High point: Ireland players practise their lineout during the captain's run in Wellington
    • You put your left hand in: Adam Ashley-Cooper, Pat McCabe and James O'Connor at sprint training during the Wallabies' captain's run
    • I can do this lying down: All Black Piri Weepu shows off his skill during a training session at North Harbour Stadium
    • Lean mean fighting machine: Wallabies backs prepare to start a sprint at a training session on Friday
    • Sun shower: Brad Thorn of the All Blacks cools off during a training session at North Harbour Stadium on Friday
    • The moons of Ayerza: Marcos Ayerza of Argentina does some ball-work at Argentina's captain's run at Eden Park
    • Tashed up: French media wear faux moustaches in support of les Bleus coach Marc Lièvremont
    • Walking on air: Chosen as the Rugby News Service's player of Pool B, Juan Figallo is primed for a big match against New Zealand in Auckland on Sunday
    • The X factor: Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi thinks his players have the talent to cause New Zealand problems
    • Sure shot: France's Fabrice Estebanez prepares to shoot an arrow at a team event on Waiheke Island near Auckland
    • Calm before the storm: French players relax after enjoying a meal at Waiheke Island's Stonyridge Vineyard, near Auckland
    • Havin' a laugh: Peter de Villiers has fun with his troops at a training session in Wellington on Thursday
    • Time to shine: Many were predicting that Toby Flood would usurp Jonny Wilkinson as England's first choice fly half, but instead manager Martin Johnson named them alongside one another, with Flood at slotting in at 12 for the quarter-final match against France
    • Pressed for answers: England manager Martin Johnson faces a huge media pack at a press conference at the team hotel on Thursday
    • Guerilla knitting: A knitted Dan Carter doll has appeared on a railing at the Devonport ferry terminal.
    • Line dance: Argentina players warm up at a training session in Auckland on Wednesday
    • Marc'd man: French coach Marc Lievremont has come under heavy pressure from the press following his team's surprise loss to Tonga in their final Pool match
    • Put your left foot in: Gethin Jenkins, Jonathan Davies and Stephen Jones warm up at Wales training in Wellington on Wednesday
    • Sore and sorry: Dan Carter looks on as his All Black teammates train in preparation for their quarter-final against Argentina
    • Ma'asterclass: Ma'a Nonu gives a group of school kids the chance to get up close to All Blacks royalty
    • Chuting the breeze: The All Blacks' Conrad Smith does some resistance training at North Harbour stadium
    • 99 and counting: Mils Muliaina trains in Auckland, if he takes the field in the All Blacks' quarter-final against Argentina he will collect his 100th test cap
    • John Kirwin of New Zealand passes the ball during the 1987 Rugby World Cup Pool Three match between New Zealand and Argentina at Athletic Park on June 1, 1987 in Wellington, New Zealand
    • Daniel Carter looks near to tears as he answers questions from the media about the injury that has ended his participation in Rugby World Cup 2011
    • Shades of Hollywood: All Blacks Richard Kahui, Adam Thomson, Corey Flynn and Andy Ellis savour star treatment before the team leave rain-soaked Wellington
    • Prop Juan Figallo is an influential player in the Argentina team
    • Bottoms up: Ireland's Conor Murray is turned upside down after a tackle from Italy captain Sergio Parisse
    • Dancing an Irish jig: Fans go wild after Keith Earls' try helps his team to finish top of Pool C
    • Pearl for Earls: Ireland's Keith Earls makes it a glorious night for his country as he dives in for a try
    • Wide-eyed: Keith Earls finishes off a fine Ireland move with a spectacular dive over the line to score his try
    • Irish eyes are smiling: Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll beams with pride after scoring a try in the match against Italy
    • Bawl for the ball: Paul O'Connell shouts for a pass as Ireland begin to dominate in the match against Italy
    • Pluck of the Irish: Gordon D’Arcy bravely squares up to Italian centre Gonzalo Canale as tempers sizzle
    • Right on target: Mirco Bergamasco swings his right boot to kick a penalty for Italy in the match against Ireland
    • On his tail: Ireland's Tommy Bowe has his shirt grabbed by Luciano Orquera while trying to fend off Gonzalo Garcia of Italy. Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
    • Raindrops keep falling: Rain fell for much of the match between Fiji and Wales at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on Sunday
    • Making the Best of it: Ireland's Rory Best tries to retain possession of the ball as he is tackled
    • Brothers in arms: Mirco, left, and Mauro Bergamasco stand beside Tommaso Benvenuti during the Italian national anthem
    • Emerald aisle: Irish supporters dress as leprechauns to join the party atmosphere in the stands for the match against Italy. Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
    • A leap in the dark: Luke Charteris gets high into the gloom in Hamilton to secure lineout ball for Wales
    • Blown away: Campese Ma'afu of Fiji huffs and puffs as he passes the ball clear of Welsh players
    • Piri Weepu's mum, who works as a security officer at Wellington Regional Stadium
    • What a waist: Wales' Bradley Davies gets the measure of Fiji full back Iliesa Lomani Rakuka Keresoni
    • Landing gear: Leigh Halfpenny touches down from a short flight across the try-line
    • Five star show: Jamie Roberts is all on his own as he dives over to score Wales' fifth try
    • Halfpenny's from heaven: Leigh Halfpenny of Wales gives fans their money's worth with a line break and thrilling run forward
    • Slammin' Sam: Wales flanker Sam Warburton goes flat out on the turf as he slides over to score his team's fourth try
    • War game: Flanker Sam Warburton of Wales tries to fight his way through the Fiji defence
    • Red menace: Rhys Priestland of Wales charges forward past the Fiji defence
    • Flying Scott: Wales' Scott Williams goes horizontal as he dives to score his team's second try in the final Pool D match in Hamilton
    • Huw beauty: Wales hooker Huw Bennett hails teammate Jamie Roberts on scoring his try
    • Wales-watching: Fiji defenders can only look on as Jamie Roberts sprints to the line to score his team's first try
    • Fearsome: The Fiji team perform the Cibi in front of the Wales players before kick-off in Hamilton
    • Flags of my father: Fiji fans enjoy the excitement before the match against Wales in Hamilton
    • Hand of my father: A baby smiles in the arms of her Wales-supporting dad while watching the build-up to the match against Fiji
    • Feeling groggy: Flanker Adam Kleeberger of Canada needed treatment after being hurt in collision with All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock
    • Fifty-fifty Chauncey: Canada's Chauncey O'Toole manages to edge out All Black Victor Vito to a high ball
    • Back marker: Jebb Sinclair of Canada can do nothing to prevent All Black Mils Muliaina breaking clear
    • Centre of attention: Sonny Bill Williams skips over an attempted tackle from Phil MacKenzie to score the All Blacks' ninth try
    • Kaino is able: Jerome Kaino dives past Adam Kleeberger to take the All Black's try count to eighth
    • Guild-edged: Zac Guildford outpaces the Canada defence to go over the line to score the All Blacks' first try
    • Through the Mils: Fullback Mils Muliaina heaps more frustration on Canada as he goes over to score the All Blacks' fifth try
    • Hat-trick hero: Wing Zac Guildford dives over the line to score his team's sixth try and complete his first-half hat-trick
    • Wizard of the wing: All Black Zac Guildford, right, takes advantage of a mistake by Conor Trainor to score his team's fourth try
    • In the bag for Dagg: Wing Israel Dagg leaps through the challenge from Matt Evans to score the All Blacks' third try
    • Hero worship: Wing Zac Guildford of the All Blacks is congratulated by teammate Colin Slade after scoring the opening try
    • He stoops to conquer: Flanker Victor Vito of the All Blacks goes over the line to score his team's second try
    • Colin the shots: Flyhalf Colin Slade of the All Blacks evades the tackle from Pat Riordan of Canada
    • World in union: A Canada and a New Zealand fan enjoy the pre-match atmosphere in Wellington
    • Under cover practice: Ireland players at lineout training in Dunedin in the build-up to their final match against Italy. Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
    • Paul O'Connell speaks to the media in Dunedin about their final Pool C match against Italy. Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
    • Captain marvel: Felipe Contepomi goes over to score Argentina's second try as his team seal a place in the quarter-finals
    • If the cap fits: Juan Manuel Leguizamón of Argentina is tackled by fellow cap wearers Vakhtang Maisuradze, left, and Levan Datunashvili
    • Luc at me go: Argentina's Lucas Amorosino surges away at speed from the Georgia defence
    • Smash and grab: Giorgi Chkaidze slams into Felipe Contepomi and grabs the Argentina captain to avert danger to his Georgia side
    • Magic moment: Lasha Khmaladze stuns Argentina as he goes over to score a try for Georgia
    • Nice Juan: Argentina's Juan José Imhoff, right, is congratulated by teammate Horacio Agulla after scoring his try
    • Too late: Georgia defenders fail to prevent Juan José Imhoff scoring the opening try of the match for Argentina
    • Double trouble: Santiago Fernández finds his route to the line blocked by Giorgi Chkhaidze, left, and Vasil Kakovin of Georgia
    • Go between: Argentina's Juan Jose Imhoff tries to force his way past Georgian pair David Kacharava and Tedo Zibzibadze
    • High life: Leonardo Senatore of Argentina gets up to win\s the lineout ball against Georgia
    • Fel swoop: Felipe Contepomi of Argentina makes a break past Viktor Kolelishvili of Georgia in their match at Palmerston North
    • Sea of green: Pupils from St Clair Primary School in Dunedin perform a haka during the Ireland team's visit before their last match against Italy
    • New Zealand fly half Daniel Carter is ruled out of  RWC 2011 with a serious groin injury
    • This is the end: An emotional Nathan Hines is escorted off the pitch following Scotland's loss to England at Eden Park on Saturday
    • Scot nothing more: A Scotland player contemplates the end of his World Cup while England players Delon Armitage and Ben Foden celebrate the continuation of theirs
    • Clincher in the corner: England's Chris Ashton stretches out to break Scottish hearts with a 78th minute try, his sixth of RWC 2011 which makes him the most prolific player in the tournament
    • Under pressure: France coach Marc Lievremont looks dejected after his team's shock loss to Tonga. Perhaps he is contemplating the grilling he is bound to get by the always tough French press corps
    • Weary warriors: The English pack struggled early against Scotland but after a half-time talking to made a marked improvement
    • Fly half frustration: Dan Parks screams in anguish after Scotland blow an opportunity to score a try against England at Eden Park on Saturday
    • Wayward Wilkinson: Jonny Wilkinson has been struggling with the boot for most of RWC 2011. In the first half against Scotland his poor form continued as he missed three penalties
    • Ball security: England's Jonny Wilkinson keeps ball close to his chest as he tries to negotiate two Scottish defenders
    • Beating England at their own game: Scotland's Dan Parks slots a drop goal despite the flying charge down effort of an England player
    • Face off: Jonny Wilkinson is given some close attention by his Scottish opponents at Eden Park on Saturday
    • In front by a nose: The man with the most famous nose in RWC 2011, Mike Tindall, tries to break free from Richie Vernon of Scotland
    • The battle up front: The England v Scotland match has been dominated by the physical battle, with Scotland often getting the better of their arch rivals
    • Spilled blood: England captain Lewis Moody holds his eye after catching an inadvertant boot to the face in the match against Scotland on Saturday
    • Tearful end: Ruaridh Jackson is replaced by Dan Parks after suffering a hamstring injury after just four minutes of the match against England in Auckland
    • By George: An English fan joins his countrymen in song ahead of the match against Scotland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday
    • All for one: The Scots get pumped before the match against the Auld enemy
    • All eyes on you: Martin Johnson looks on as his team warms up ahead of their match against Scotland at Eden Park in Auckland
    • Scottish and proud: Two Scotland fans have nothing to hide from the people of Auckland ahead of the England v Scotland match at Eden Park
    • Fancy free fairies: English fans show their support for their team by dressing up as fairies, or possibly angels
    • Shock horror: French players walk dejectedly off the pitch following their upset loss to Tonga at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday
    • Lapping it up: Tonga celebrate what is undoubtedly their biggest ever RWC win
    • Flick on: Siale Piutau offloads as he is brought down by Morgan Parra of France in Wellington on Saturday
    • Carton jaune: Fabrice Estabanez is yellow carded for lifting in the tackle in the match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday
    • Across the national divide: France and Tonga fans happily cheer alongside one another at the Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday
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