Player of the year was the French captain Thierry Dusautoir , who did his best to spoil the All Blacks ' party with his second half try . A massive crowd in Auckland celebrates Rugby World Cup triumph . Similar celebrations planned for Christchurch and Wellington . New Zealand beat France 8-7 in Sunday 's final at Eden Park . Score: 6
A massive crowd in Auckland celebrates Rugby World Cup triumph . Similar celebrations planned for Christchurch and Wellington . New Zealand beat France 8-7 in Sunday 's final at Eden Park . Score: 6