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New Zealand’s World Cup victory over Australia confirms their era-defining sporting greatness, writes Tom Fordyce.

The Hit looks back at the 2015 Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand’s Dan Carter puts in a star performance to help the All Blacks beat Australia 34-17.

Fly-half Dan Carter describes leading New Zealand to World Cup history in his final match as “the ultimate achievement”.

Inter Milan beat Serie A leaders Roma thanks to a first goal for the club from Gary Medel to go top of the table.

Danny Wilson says aspects of Cardiff Blues’ display in their 26-15 Pro12 defeat by Zebre were “diabolical” and “embarrassing”.

Marco Reus scores twice as Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen and close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Luis Suarez and Neymar score in a 2-0 win at Getafe as Barcelona stay level on points with La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

Connacht clinch a tense 14-9 victory over Edinburgh at the Sportsground to stay second in the Pro12 table.

Louis van Gaal is concerned by Manchester United’s third successive game without scoring, after drawing at Crystal Palace.

Swansea boss Garry Monk says their 3-0 defeat by Arsenal “flattered” Arsene Wenger’s Premier League high-fliers.

Charlton Athletic interim manager Karel Fraeye says he would be “crazy” not to accept the job on a permanent basis.

Joe Hart drops a clanger, Jack Butland is “unbelievable” and Petr Cech earns plaudits on a contrasting day for keepers.

History repeating itself, unbeaten runs and an unhappy anniversary, BBC Sport analyses the big points from the Football League.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis admits he had a “bit of a go” at referee Anthony Taylor after his side’s defeat by Leicester.

The Liverpool boss plays down his side’s chances of winning the Premier League following their 3-1 win at Chelsea.

New Zealand become the first team to defend the World Cup as they beat Australia 34-17 in an exhilarating final at Twickenham.

A late goal from on-loan Chelsea winger Juan Cuadrado gives Juventus a dramatic victory in the Turin derby.

Cartoons, tweets and #TaxiforJose are just part of the social media content poking fun at Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Jamie Vardy scores for the eighth game in a row as Leicester come from behind to beat West Brom at The Hawthorns.

Will Jose Mourinho be sacked as Chelsea manager? Can he turn things around, and is there anyone better to replace him?

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini praises his side’s “character” as a late goal gave them a 2-1 home win over Norwich and kept them top of the Premier League.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits that his sides lack of goals is “a big concern” after a third consecutive 0-0 draw, this time away at Crystal Palace.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits that his side’s lack of goals is “a big concern” after a third consecutive 0-0 draw, this time away at Crystal Palace.

Manchester City need a late Yaya Toure penalty to beat Norwich City and stay top of the Premier League.

Stoke keeper Jack Butland produces a number of key saves to help his side earn a point at Newcastle.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic admits that after the first 10 minutes of their game at Watford his side were always second best and they deserved to lose 2-0.

Manchester United’s goal drought extends to over five hours as they hold on for a draw at Crystal Palace.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his eighth La Liga goal this season as leaders Real Madrid record an easy win over Las Palmas.

Watford head coach Quique Flores is delighted with the performance of his side as they recorded their second win on the bounce with a 2-0 victory over West Ham.

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis says his side were denied two clear penalties by referee Anthony Taylor during their 3-2 home defeat to Leicester City.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes his side “should have won” their 0-0 home Premier League draw with Manchester United.

Swansea manager Garry Monk believes a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal “flattered” the Gunners, and insists their were plenty of positive to come out of the game for his team.

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says his players “fight to the end” after the Foxes’ extended their unbeaten away record with a 3-2 win away at West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says his team’s 3-0 win at Swansea shows they have “moved forward” as a team since the Swans did the double over them last season.

Joel Campbell scores on his first Arsenal league start to help the Gunners defeat Swansea for a fifth straight league win.

Watford secure their second win in a row with victory over West Ham as Odion Ighalo continues his goalscoring form.

Crusaders beat Portadown at Shamrock Park to move top of the Premiership, ahead of Linfield on goal difference.

Championship leaders Brighton extend their unbeaten run but Matej Vydra’s equaliser denies them victory at Reading.

Dundee United secure their first victory under manager Mixu Paatelainen thanks to a Billy Mckay penalty against Ross County..

Hearts move into second place in the Scottish Premiership as they sweep aside Partick Thistle at Firhill.

Graham Cummins scores twice as St Johnstone continue their fine away form to move into fourth spot in the Premiership.

Ipswich fail to win for the seventh Championship game in a row in a dour goalless draw against goal-shy Cardiff City.

Jose Mourinho says he will be given time to change Chelsea’s fortunes after Liverpool inflict a sixth league defeat.

Gloucester record their second win of the season with a narrow victory over local rivals Worcester at Kingsholm.

England captain Chris Robshaw makes a winning return for Harlequins as they beat Bath in the Premiership.

Manager Ronny Deila is thrilled by Celtic’s victory, while Derek McInnes is encouraged by aspects of Aberdeen’s display.

Philippe Coutinho scores twice to give Jurgen Klopp a first league win as Liverpool boss and pile the pressure on Jose Mourinho.

Zebre post a bonus-point Pro12 win over Cardiff Blues with Dries van Schalkwyk going over twice for the hosts in Parma.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says all three of the goals his side scored against Chelsea were “perfect” after the Reds beat Jose Mourinho’s side 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that “there are fights that you can not win” after his side lose 3-1 at home to Liverpool, their sixth Premier League defeat of the season.

Saracens come from behind to beat London Irish and continue their 100% start to the defence of their Premiership title.

Full-time scores from Saturday’s five games including Crusaders beating Portadown and Cliftonville drawing with Glenavon.

Wolves end their three-match losing run with a goal in each half as they beat Birmingham in the West Midlands derby.

Leigh Griffiths scores twice as Celtic sweep Aberdeen aside to stretch their lead at the top of the Premiership.

Blackpool owner Owen Oyston ends talks with the club’s Supporters’ Trust over a possible takeover of the club.

Real Madrid could bring Jose Mourinho back as their manager, Dirk Kuyt and Diego Costa wanted by Barcelona and more.

New Zealand’s battle against Australia promises to be a fitting finale to arguably the finest World Cup ever.

New Zealand and Australia each aim to become the first team to win the Webb Ellis Cup three times in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final.

Paris St-Germain go 10 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after Angel Di Maria scores the only goal to see off Rennes.

Aston Villa will ‘pay the money’ to get Remi Garde and his backroom team, according to caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald.

South Africa secure third place at the 2015 World Cup as they brush aside Argentina 24-13 at the Olympic Stadium.

Rangers delays a share issue until criminal proceedings against Craig Whyte, Charles Green, Imran Ahmed and others are concluded.

Ballinamallard record a second successive 3-0 league win while Warrenpoint lose an eighth consecutive Premiership game.

Jose Mourinho insists he is not concerned about his future as Chelsea manager as he looks to revive their season.

Bayern Munich’s record season-opening winning streak is halted at 10 games as Eintracht Frankurt earn a stubborn draw.

Marco Djuricin’s second-half strike earns Brentford victory over west London rivals Queens Park Rangers.

Final scores from the Premiership game between Ballinamallard and Warrenpoint and Derry City’s trip to Longford Town.

Championship side Wolves sign 34-year-old Wigan striker Grant Holt on loan until 2 January.

Scarlets’ father and son Regan King and Jacob Cowley make Pro12 history in their bonus-point win over Newport Gwent Dragons.

Ulster slip to a third away Pro12 loss of the season, losing 32-28 at Munster despite a much-improved display in Limerick.

Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino agrees in principle to sell his share in the club to supporters’ group Leeds Fans United.

Australia’s World Cup final tactics are leaked after their coaching staff are photographed with their game plans in hand.

Bath confirm the club spent within Premiership Rugby’s £4.76m salary cap last season and will again do so this term.

Ex-Stoke City goalkeeper Peter Fox is cleared of physically assaulting a trainee who claimed he was subjected to a ritual known as “gloving”.

The agreement to give Russia the 2018 World Cup before a vote involved “big players” in Fifa, says president Sepp Blatter’s adviser.

Manager Ronny Deila says other clubs are jealous of his side which is why he says everyone wants Celtic to lose.

The Cameroon Football Federation ends the reign of Indomitable Lions coach Volker Finke after two and a half years.

BBC Sport readers were in fine form when we asked them to give some famous landmarks a sporting facelift…

Former Sunderland and Brighton boss Gus Poyet is named as manager of Greek side AEK Athens.

Portadown boss Ronnie McFall receives the club’s “backing until the end of the season” ahead of the game against Crusaders.

Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones and Scotland’s Greig Laidlaw are among six players shortlisted for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Despite the club’s strong start to the season, BBC Wales Sport looks at why some fans are deserting Cardiff City Stadium.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho can be a nice guy, if you are not a referee or journalist.

Manager Ronny Deila has hit back at his and Celtic’s critics, stressing he only cares about the opinions of those at the club.

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he want to keep his backroom team in place until 2019, amid speculation over Shaun Edwards’ future.

Portland Timbers prove a hit on social media after the narrowest and most dramatic of victories over Sporting Kansas.

Leicester Tigers secure a Premiership win over Wasps at Welford Road to keep up their winning start to the season.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says under-fire Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is a “nice guy”, provided you are not a journalist or a referee.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he wants to continue to develop his side and produce football “as close to perfection as possible”.

Watford have earned the respect of the Premier League since their promotion, says head coach Quique Sanchez Flores.

Cardiff City boss Russell Slade says owner Vincent Tan is prepared to “strengthen if necessary” in the January transfer window.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he takes some of the blame for Geoff Parling’s groin injury suffered against London Irish.

Players and staff at Northampton Town Football Club have not been paid due to its financial problems, it confirms.

Australia and New Zealand’s national airlines agreed a Twitter wager ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.

BBC Sport examines why Gary Rowett has been such a success in his first year as manager of Birmingham City.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal dismisses criticism by former player Paul Scholes, saying “names won’t hurt me”.

Watford striker Troy Deeney says a congratulatory phone call from Hornets legend Elton John was a “surreal” experience.

Which of his Aston Villa team-mates does defender Micah Richards think would make the best James Bond?

Winger Jonny Hayes claims manager Derek McInnes has spared the Aberdeen players the worst of the criticism aimed at them.

England full-back Sam Tomkins takes on Mark Lawrenson in the Football Focus predictions challenge, and talks about his love for Manchester United.