France confident ahead of World Cup final

France are confident they will pose New Zealand problems in Sunday's World Cup final and have dismissed suggestions they'll resort to dirty tactics.

All Blacks vs Les Bleus: Bruising Encounters III

The All Blacks have suffered spectacular losses against the unpredictable Les Bleus, so Sunday's final is a tough call.

New Zealand: We're ready for our time, All Blacks

New Zealand media have declared the All Blacks would set to end 24 years of Rugby World Cup pain in the finals against France on Sunday.

French coach slams 'spoiled brats' in his squad

France rugby coach Marc Lievremont slammed a section of his World Cup team as "spoiled brats" after they defied his orders on Saturday night.

Warburton card costs Wales while launching France into final

World Cup referees are in the spotlight again after Sam Warburton was red-carded for a dangerous tip-tackle that left the Welsh without their captain.

France slip into Rugby World Cup final

France have advanced to the World Cup final with a narrow 9-8 win over a Wales team reduced to 14 men after the sending off of their captain.

Ramrod Roberts at the heart of Welsh revival

Jamie Roberts will be aiming to produce another midfield masterclass of hard-running attack and miserly defence when Wales tackle France on Saturday.

Beaten France class of 2007 wary of semifinal woe

French players involved in the national team's semifinal exit at the last World Cup have vowed to do their best to prevent it happening again.

France find their mojo to rout England

A rejuvenated France ran up a 16-point lead in the first half and held on to beat an error-prone England 19-12 at Eden Park on Saturday.

France qualify despite upset loss to Tonga

Tonga produced the upset of the Cup when they beat France 19-14 on Saturday but poor decision making cost the Pacific Islanders at least five tries.

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