New Zealand and South Africa have 102 years worth of games combined but have only met in the Rugby World Cup final once before, a 15-12 Springboks victory in South Africa in 1995.

Highlights from the Rugby World Cup final in 1987 as New Zealand produce an impressive performance to see off France 29-9. The victory on home soil 24 years ago in the inaugural tournament remains ...

LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Following is a look back at previous World Cup finals since the inaugural tournament in 1987: Sign up here. New Zealand 29 France 9 (Played at Eden Park, Auckland) New ...

Thirty-six years ago, the All Blacks beat France 29-9 to win the inaugural Rugby World Cup. Peter Malcouronne was at Eden Park. We arrived an hour and a half before kick-off. Dad got us a great ...