ALL BLACK of New Zealand beat Australia to retain Rugby World Cup.(PHOTOS)
Thousands of rugby fans including Princes William and Harry and singer Kylie Minogue descended on Twickenham this afternoon to watch New Zealand win the Rugby World Cup.
The All Blacks became the first team to win back to back World Cups and the first side to win the competition three times as they triumphed over Australia at Twickenham.
World Cup organisers are celebrating the culmination of the most successful tournament in its 28-year history: 97 percent of tickets have been sold - 2.4 million - and hundreds of thousands of foreign fans have flown in for matches.
Australia mounted a brave comeback having trailed 21-3 early in the second half. But the reigning champions pulled away deep in the second half sparking jubilant scenes as the final whistle blew.
Prince Harry handed the trophy to Richie McCaw as the players lined up on the podium. As the All Blacks captain lifted the trophy, fireworks were set off behind them and the player popped open the champagne. The winning side also welcomed the trophy back by doing the traditional Haka in front of it.
FROM DAILY-MAIL.
The All Blacks became the first team to win back to back World Cups and the first side to win the competition three times as they triumphed over Australia at Twickenham.
World Cup organisers are celebrating the culmination of the most successful tournament in its 28-year history: 97 percent of tickets have been sold - 2.4 million - and hundreds of thousands of foreign fans have flown in for matches.
Australia mounted a brave comeback having trailed 21-3 early in the second half. But the reigning champions pulled away deep in the second half sparking jubilant scenes as the final whistle blew.
Prince Harry handed the trophy to Richie McCaw as the players lined up on the podium. As the All Blacks captain lifted the trophy, fireworks were set off behind them and the player popped open the champagne. The winning side also welcomed the trophy back by doing the traditional Haka in front of it.
FROM DAILY-MAIL.
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