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New Zealand's centre Ma'a Nonu (C) celebrates with New Zealand's lock Sam Whitelock (2L) and New Zealand's wing Julian Savea (R) after scoring his team's second try during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Tw
Ma'a Nonu: 'New Zealand need to stick together'
New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that he is planning to make the most of his final 48 hours with the squad having clinched his second World Cup title.
Oct 31, 22:31
 Australia's full-back Israel Folau (2nd L) is pictured after his team lost 17-34 during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015.
Israel Folau: 'Australia must learn from World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau insists that his side must learn from their 34-17 defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 31, 22:23
 New Zealand's flanker and captain Richie McCaw (C) celebrates with the Webb Ellis Cup after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham stadium, South-West London, on October 31, 2015
Will Genia "sad" to see back of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that it is "sad" to see the likes of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter retiring from the international game.
Oct 31, 22:16
 New Zealand's centre Ma'a Nonu (C) celebrates with New Zealand's lock Sam Whitelock (2L) and New Zealand's wing Julian Savea (R) after scoring his team's second try during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Tw
Ma'a Nonu: 'We kept emotions in check'
Retiring New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that his side did well to keep their emotions in check in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 31, 22:07
 Australia's full-back Israel Folau (2nd L) is pictured after his team lost 17-34 during the final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham stadium, south west London, on October 31, 2015.
Israel Folau: 'Errors to blame for World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau tells Sports Mole that his side made too many "simple errors" during the 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 31, 21:55
 Will Genia of Australia dispatches the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on September 23, 2015
Will Genia hails "incredible" progress under Michael Cheika
Australia scrum-half Will Genia praises head coach Michael Cheika for the impact that he has made on the team during his first year in charge.
Oct 31, 21:46
 New Zealand players celebrate victory during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 31, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Dan Carter backs new generation to "step up"
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that the new generation of players will have no trouble filling the boots of the old guard making way.
Oct 31, 21:27
 Michael Cheika, Head Coach of Australia gives instructions prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Michael Cheika: 'David Pocock, Michael Hooper instrumental for Australia'
Australia head coach Michael Cheika tells Sports Mole that the pairing of David Pocock and Michael Hooper will play an "instrumental" part in the future of the team.
Oct 31, 21:09
Ma'a Nonu of the New Zealand All Blacks and Dan Carter of the New Zealand All Blacks touch hands during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Dan Carter: 'It is a dream come true'
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that winning the Rugby World Cup after missing out through injury four years ago is a "dream come true".
Oct 31, 20:55
 New Zealand's flanker and captain Richie McCaw (C) celebrates with the Webb Ellis Cup after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup at Twickenham stadium, South-West London, on October 31, 2015
Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw, Dan Carter greatest All Blacks ever'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen tells Sports Mole that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will go down as the two greatest All Blacks in history.
Oct 31, 20:43
 South Africa's flanker Schalk Burger (L) celebrates after scoring a try with South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth during a Pool B match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Scotland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England
Bryan Habana heaps praise on "phenomenal" Schalk Burger
South Africa winger Bryan Habana pays tribute to Schalk Burger following the flanker's retirement from international rugby.
Oct 31, 03:21
 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Argentina makes a lineout call during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at McLean Park on September 6, 2014
Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe hails Argentina improvement
Argentina back-row Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe tells Sports Mole that his side's inclusion in the Rugby Championship has helped them to "massively" improve.
Oct 31, 03:10
 Head coach Heyneke Meyer looks on during a South African Springboks training session at Hale School on September 2, 2014
Heyneke Meyer pays tribute to retiring South Africa players
Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer heaps praise upon South Africa's old guard as a number of them call time on their international careers following the World Cup.
Oct 31, 02:58
 Victor Matfield of South Africa wins the line out ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Bronze Final match between South Africa and Argentina at the Olympic Stadium on October 30, 2015
Bryan Habana: 'Victor Matfield is a colossus of the game'
South Africa winger Bryan Habana tells Sports Mole that Victor Matfield will go down as a modern great having called time on his record-breaking 127-cap career.
Oct 31, 02:44
 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Argentina makes a lineout call during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at McLean Park on September 6, 2014
Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe plays down Rugby Championship chances
Argentina back-row Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe tells Sports Mole that his side still have a way to go before challenging for the Rugby Championship title.
Oct 31, 02:36
South Africa's wing Bryan Habana waves before a Pool B match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Japan at the Brighton community stadium in Brighton, south east England on September 19, 2015
Bryan Habana: 'Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger are greatest ever Springboks'
South Africa winger Bryan Habana pays tribute to retiring pair Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger, proclaiming them the two greatest Springboks of all time.
Oct 31, 02:25
 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Argentina makes a lineout call during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at McLean Park on September 6, 2014
Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe hails "fantastic" World Cup for Argentina
Argentina's Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe tells Sports Mole that his side have enjoyed a "fantastic" World Cup campaign following their fourth-place finish.
Oct 31, 02:00
 Head coach Heyneke Meyer looks on during a South African Springboks training session at Hale School on September 2, 2014
Heyneke Meyer predicts "invincible" South Africa team in coming years
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer tells Sports Mole that the new crop of Springbok players could forge an "invincible" team in the coming years.
Oct 31, 01:38
 Sekope Kepu and Kane Douglas of Australia celebrate after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015
Australia lock Kane Douglas: 'Argentina game toughest so far'
Australia lock Kane Douglas tells Sports Mole that Sunday's semi-final against Argentina was the Wallabies' toughest match of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 25, 23:58
 Michael Hooper of Australia celebrates after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015
Australia flanker Michael Hooper: 'Argentina brought it to us'
Australia flanker Michael Hooper tells Sports Mole that Argentina pushed the Wallabies all the way in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.
Oct 25, 22:03
 Willie le Roux of South AfricaWillie le Roux of South Africa during the 2nd test match between South Africa and Wales at Mbombela Stadium on June 21, 2014
Willie le Roux: "Defence wins World Cups"
Willie le Roux admits that South Africa paid for their two defensive lapses in the World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand.
Oct 24, 19:31
 Stuart Hogg of Scotland during the Rugby World Cup game with Japan on September 23, 2015
Stuart Hogg: 'Scotland did themselves justice'
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg tells Sports Mole that his side have done themselves justice at the World Cup following their disappointing showing in the Six Nations.
Oct 18, 23:22
 Will Genia of Australia dispatches the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on September 23, 2015
Will Genia: 'We believe in ourselves'
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that his side get all of the confidence they need from perpetual improvement in training.
Oct 18, 23:14
 Josh Strauss of Scotland is tackled during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on September 23, 2015
Josh Strauss: 'Scotland can win Six Nations'
Scotland back-row Josh Strauss tells Sports Mole that his side can win the 2016 Six Nations, having come closer than any of their rivals to the World Cup semi-finals.
Oct 18, 23:04
 Peter Horne of Scotland scores his teams first try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Interview: Scotland centre Peter Horne
Scotland centre Peter Horne speaks to Sports Mole after his side's cruel last-gasp 35-34 defeat to Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 18, 22:38
 Stuart Hogg of Scotland during the Incoming Tour match between South Africa and Scotland at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 28, 2014
Stuart Hogg backs Scotland for Six Nations glory
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg tells Sports Mole that his side can win the Six Nations title next year following their gallant performance at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 22:06
 Will Genia of Australia dispatches the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on September 23, 2015
Will Genia: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotions'
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that he was more relieved than anything else at the dramatic conclusion of his side's quarter-final win over Scotland.
Oct 18, 20:41
 Scotland's Blair Cowan lines up ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup warm up match between and Ireland and Scotland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on August 15, 2015.
Interview: Scotland back-row Blair Cowan on Rugby World Cup exit
Scotland back-row Blair Cowan speaks to Sports Mole about his side's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Australia and why there is cause for optimism for the future.
Oct 18, 20:31
 Finn Russell of Scotland reacts with team mates after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015
Will Genia "amazed" by Scotland performance
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that he was "amazed" by the level of Scotland's performance during their Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 20:10
 Stephen Moore of Australia is tackled by David Denton (L) and Finn Russell of Scotland during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Australia captain Stephen Moore "thrilled" by semi-final berth
Australia captain Stephen Moore pays tribute to Scotland's performance during their World Cup quarter-final, and is "thrilled" to have booked his place in the last four.
Oct 18, 19:56
 Finn Russell of Scotland reacts with team mates after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015
Greig Laidlaw: 'Scotland have made great strides'
Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw tells Sports Mole that his side have come far since this year's Six Nations whitewash following their Rugby World Cup exit.
Oct 18, 19:43
 Argentina's prop Marcos Ayerza celebrates after winning a quarter final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Ireland and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on October 18, 2015.
Marcos Ayerza ready for "tough" Australia test
Argentina loosehead prop Marcos Ayerza tells Sports Mole that his side "respect" semi-final opponents Australia, but is hopeful of picking up a win.
Oct 18, 18:48
 Iain Henderson of Ireland makes a break during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Ireland and Italy at the Olympic Stadium on October 4, 2015
Iain Henderson: 'Ireland will learn from World Cup heartbreak'
Ireland will learn from their Rugby World Cup disappointment in time for next year's Six Nations, Iain Henderson tells Sports Mole.
Oct 18, 18:22
 Chris Henry of Ireland attempts to break through the Argentina defence during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Ireland and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on October 18, 2015
Chris Henry: "We were beaten by a much better side"
Ireland second-row Chris Henry admits that he found his side's defeat at the hands of Argentina "tough" to take, but says that there can be no complaints.
Oct 18, 18:07
 Ireland's lock Devin Toner (L) catches the ball in a line out against Argentina's lock Tomas Lavanini (R) during a quarter final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Ireland and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on October
Devin Toner: 'Injuries no excuse for World Cup exit'
Devin Toner tells Sports Mole that Ireland "cannot make excuses" after losing heavily to Argentina in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 17:34
 Marcelo Bosch of Argentina tackles Ben Smith of the New Zealand All Blacks during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015
Ben Smith: 'We managed to take our opportunities'
New Zealand full-back Ben Smith tells Sports Mole that France's failure to capitalise on their strong early spell proved costly in their last-eight tie.
Oct 18, 00:53
 Julian Savea celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during New Zealand's quarter-final victory over France at the Rugby World Cup
Julian Savea hails "special" quarter-final victory over France
New Zealand wing Julian Savea tells Sports Mole that he felt 'privileged' to play a key role in the Kiwis' quarter-final win over France.
Oct 18, 00:40
 The South Africa team celebrates the try of Fourie Du Preez of South Africa during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on October 17, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Jannie du Plessis "incredibly happy" with South Africa win
South Africa prop Jannie du Plessis tells Sports Mole that he is "incredibly happy" with his side's win over Wales, but stresses that the job is far from complete.
Oct 18, 00:28
 New Zealand's Brodie Retallick scores a try against South Africa during their Rugby Championship match on September 14, 2013
Brodie Retallick: New Zealand can "lift it up a few notches"
New Zealand still have enough in the tank to push on from their hugely impressive display against France, Brodie Retallick tells Sports Mole.
Oct 18, 00:21
 Fourie Du Preez of South Africa is congratulated by Bryan Habana of South Africa for scoring the winning try as Captain Sam Warburton of Wales looks dejected during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham
Gareth Anscombe: 'Nothing between South Africa, Wales'
Wales full-back Gareth Anscombe tells Sports Mole that there was "nothing" between his side and South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 00:11
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