All Blacks Retain World Cup With Outstanding Performance

The All Blacks have won back the Webb Ellis Cup.

Daniel Carter has led New Zealand to a 34-17 win over Australia in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, kicking four penalties, two conversions and a drop goal.

Nehe Milner-Skudder, Ma'a Nonu and Beauden Barrett scored New Zealand's tries.

The All Blacks led 16-3 at halftime.

There was a dangerous comeback from the Wallabies after Ben Smith was binned for a lifting tackle. 

They scored two tries, and All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said they came under huge pressure in the second half but stood up to it.

"Every man did that again today, done it a lot of times over the years but to do it in a final when it really counts, that shows the calibre of the men we've got."

It's New Zealand's third world cup title and the All Blacks are the first nation to go back-to-back.

Six veterans will be retiring after the match, and All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said it's a great way for their departing players to farewell test rugby.

"You couldn't script it any better, so we'll celebrate that at some stage I'm sure." 

Daniel Carter won man of the match honours in his final test, and Hansen paid tribute to his first five.

"Well he's one of the great players so to come out and show all his skills tonight, pretty special."

John Key was there to see the All Blacks win.

The Prime Minister has congratulated them on the historic, two-in-a-row victory.

He said they've shown tremendous courage, determination and teamwork, and they deserve to be world champions.

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