New Zealand also created history in Rugby League, going down as the 2008 World Rugby League winners after they beat nine time world champions, Australia 34-20.

Australia held the trophy since 1975 and were undefeated in the current tournament, including a 30-6 win over New Zealand in their opening game.

Meanwhile, Looking at Rugby Union:

In the All Blacks Test-match against Wales, Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino brought home victory 29 - 9 in the last hour.

Australia beat France this morning 13-18, World Champions South Africa handed out a repeat of their World Cup Final when they beat England 42-6, Ireland beat Argentine 17 - 3 and Scotland thumped Canada 41-0