All Blacks In Historic Rugby World Cup Win

New Zealand have become the first team to successfully defend the Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 34-17 in the final. The All Blacks had been ahead 21-3 at half-time before Australia staged a rousing fightback, which looked even more threatening after New Zealand lost Ben Smith to a yellow card. But in the final 16 minutes, a drop goal and long-range penalty from New Zealand's Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett's late try settled the contest.