Rugby World Cup
Oct 9, 2015 at 8pm UK at ​St James' Park

New Zealand
47-9
Tonga

Smith (13'), Woodcock (31'), Milner-Skudder (53', 58'), Bill Williams (66'), Cane (70'), Nonu (77')
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New Zealand's prop Tony Woodcock (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second try during a Pool C match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Tonga at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, northeast England, on October
Result: New Zealand outlast brave Tonga
New Zealand dominate the last 20 minutes to beat Tonga 47-9 and finish top of Rugby World Cup Pool C after a closely-fought first three quarters in Newcastle.
Reaction
New Zealand's prop Tony Woodcock (down) scores his team's second try despite a tackle by Tonga's flanker and captain Nili Latu (up) during a Pool C match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Tonga at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, n
New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury
New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock will take no further part in the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup campaign due to a hamstring injury sustained in the win over Tonga.
Oct 10, 14:32
 Ben Smith of the New Zealand All Blacks scores the first try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Tonga at St James' Park on October 9, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
New Zealand full-back Ben Smith: "Good to be tested by Tonga"
Full-back Ben Smith tells Sports Mole that Friday's tough match against Tonga will help New Zealand going into the Rugby World Cup knockout stages.
Oct 10, 02:26
 Nehe Milner-Skuller celebrates with New Zealand teammate Ma'a Nonu during the Rugby World Cup match against Tonga on October 9, 2015
Interview: Try-scoring New Zealand winger Nehe Milner-Skudder
Find out what Nehe Milner-Skudder had to say to Sports Mole after he scored two tries in New Zealand's 47-9 win over Tonga at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 10, 01:32
 New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter kicks at goal during the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga on October 9, 2015
Interview: New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter reacts to victory over Tonga
Sports Mole catches up with New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter after the All Blacks' 47-9 victory over Tonga at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 10, 01:00
The Match
Match Report
New Zealand dominate the last 20 minutes to beat Tonga 47-9 and finish top of Rugby World Cup Pool C after a closely-fought first three quarters in Newcastle.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 47-9 win over Tonga, as the All Blacks made it four wins from four in Pool C.
HT Report
New Zealand move 11 points ahead of a stubborn Tonga at the break in their final Rugby World Cup Pool C contest at St James' Park.
Build-up
Steve Hansen, Head Coach of the New Zealand All Blacks looks on prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Georgia at the Millennium Stadium on October 2, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Steve Hansen makes six New Zealand changes for Tonga contest
Ma'a Nonu returns to make his 100th All Blacks appearance as Steve Hansen makes six changes to his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga.
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