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Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 October, 2004, 15:20 GMT 16:20 UK

England win Rugby World Cup
Jonny Wilkinson's late drop goal gives England an exhilarating 20-17 extra-time victory over Australia.

England honours stars
England's World Cup heroes enjoy a day of celebration on the steets of London.

England coach Clive Woodward Johnson praises Wilkinson
England captain Martin Johnson hails fly-half Jonny Wilkinson for his World Cup-winning drop goal.


AUSTRALIA 17-20 ENGLAND

How the Cup was won and lost
Our man Down Under analyses the key moments of the Rugby World Cup final.

England revels in Cup glory
England's World Cup final victory over Australia earns praise from key figures across the globe.

Jones calls for subs overhaul
Australia coach Eddie Jones wants rugby union to adopt a rugby league-style replacements system.

Wilkinson hails team spirit
Jonny Wilkinson praises England's "togetherness" after their Rugby World Cup victory.

Dawson: One amazing day
England scrum-half Matt Dawson reveals what it feels like to win a World Cup.

Gregan 'proud' of Aussies
Beaten Australia captain George Gregan praises his team for their part in a thrilling World Cup final.

Wilkinson savours victory
England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson says his World Cup winning drop goal was the result of years of work.


LATEST NEWS

Fans bring London to standstill
Rugby fans flock to central London to see England's victorious World Cup team.

Reception delights players
England's victorious rugby team say they are overwhelmed by fans' reaction at their victory parade.

England's victory parade
All the action as it happened from England's Rugby World Cup victory parade in London.

England rally round Wilkinson
Matt Dawson says Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson deserves his privacy.

Dawson: On top of the world
Matt Dawson reflects on the seven-day blur that followed his World Cup triumph with England.

England mania takes hold
BBC Sport's Nick Mullins sees the adulation for England's World Cup heroes reach fever pitch.

Johnson set to play on
England's World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson says he has no plans to retire from international rugby.

England heroes arrive home
Thousands turn out to greet England's Rugby World Cup champions at Heathrow.

Wilkinson: Rugby comes first
England's Jonny Wilkinson says he will not get carried away by World Cup success.

RFU deserves Cup glory
The RFU is worthy of major credit for England's World Cup success, according to London Irish coach Gary Gold.

Greenwood ready for more
Will Greenwood says it will be hard work returning to domestic rugby after England's World Cup heroics.

Beckham warning to Wilkinson
David Beckham warns rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson to expect a "crazy" life from now on.

Woodward eyes future glory
Coach Clive Woodward says world champions England can dominate rugby union.


OTHER NEWS/FEATURES

Tournament review
Martin Johnson leads England to a memorable triumph in Australia.

No regrets for ref Watson
Referee Andre Watson stands by his controversial penalty decision against England in the World Cup final.

Woodward backs referee
Clive Woodward dismisses suggestions he is to lodge a complaint against World Cup final referee Andre Watson.

World Cup footage costs soar
Rugby bosses are asking for £6,500 to show a minute's action from the World Cup.

Caucau quits Fiji
Rupeni Caucaunibuca ends his Fiji career in an effort to become an All Black.

Moffett on warpath
Wales rugby chief David Moffett hits out at John O'Neill for urging France to stage the 2007 World Cup alone.

Minister demands Boks inquiry
South Africa's sports minister wants an investigation into the Springboks' World Cup preparations.

Hansen confirms departure
Wales coach Steve Hansen will leave his post when his contract ends in April.

Woodward's all-American hero
A profile of Vince Lombardi, the NFL boss whose methods became the very essence of Clive Woodward's coaching manual.

England's 2007 XV
After England's World Cup triumph, we select Clive Woodward's side for the 2007 tournament.

Gregan 'to continue playing'
Australian captain George Gregan will shelve his retirement plans, according to Wallaby rugby chiefs.

The best World Cup ever
Our man down under lauds the finest World Cup to date, from the minnows to an electric final.

New tournament planned for 2006
Rugby chiefs put forward a new competition for the three southern hemisphere sides and their Six Nations rivals.

World Cup hailed as best ever
IRB chief Syd Miller says the 2003 Rugby World Cup was a huge hit - both on and off the pitch.

Mitchell offered French post
New Zealand boss John Mitchell is offered a coaching role in France, according to a report.

We're all English now

The man behind the myth
Rugby union editor Jonathon Moore gives his insight into Jonny Wilkinson, England's golden boy.

Johnson: England's role model
Captain Martin Johnson typified the spirit of the England rugby team en route to World Cup victory.

Woodward's blueprint for glory
An insight into the management plan that has seen Clive Woodward lead England to World Cup glory.

Wilkinson's way to glory
There is one enduring image of England's World Cup triumph - Jonny Wilkinson preparing to kick for goal.



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