All Blacks taking it to another level

Kiwi juggernaut rolls over Wallabies for second straight World Cup crown

Dan Carter left the international stage as New Zealand's hero after Saturday's historic World Cup win over Australia opened up a new era of All Black domination of rugby.

The 33-year-old world record points scorer hit a decisive drop goal for the second straight game to guide his side to a 34-17 triumph that left rivals wondering what they have to do to knock the rugby kings off their throne.