England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster with the Webb Ellis trophy after the draw for the 2015 World Cup, which his country will host. England will be in the toughest group along with Wales and Australia.
Tough draw —
England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster with the Webb Ellis trophy after the draw for the 2015 World Cup, which his country will host. England will be in the toughest group along with Wales and Australia.
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New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, right, accepted the IRB team of the year award during the ceremony in London, while his coach Steve Hansen also scooped a prize.
All Blacks rewarded —
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, right, accepted the IRB team of the year award during the ceremony in London, while his coach Steve Hansen also scooped a prize.
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Dan Carter was dejected after New Zealand's shock 38-21 defeat by England two days before the World Cup draw, but rugby's record points scorer gained some consolation after being named the world's best player for the second time.
Carter's consolation —
Dan Carter was dejected after New Zealand's shock 38-21 defeat by England two days before the World Cup draw, but rugby's record points scorer gained some consolation after being named the world's best player for the second time.
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England ended the world champions' 20-match unbeaten run at Twickenham, inspired by Samoa-born center Manu Tuilagi.
Kiwis crushed —
England ended the world champions' 20-match unbeaten run at Twickenham, inspired by Samoa-born center Manu Tuilagi.
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