Good afternoon, all, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby World Cup final - New Zealand v Australia.

And Carter himself punishes the foul.

Penalty - a high tackle on Carter. Kepu had his arm round his opponent's throat.

Read seems to be struggling out there with that knock he's taken.

Hooper grabs that back and it's Australia moving forward again. End to end now.

A couple of late tackles flying in here. Carter has the opportunity to kick forward again.

Penalty to the All Blacks is taken quickly - and they may regret that as Australia quickly get a penalty back as their opponents fail to release. Good work from Pocock.

Penalty to the All Blacks as Australia fail to roll away - they kick for touch and it's a line-out about three yards out. Great chance.

New Zealand are really showing off with some slick running rugby at the moment - they're looking very good.

What a nasty landing for Douglas, with his leg almost tucked beneath him. He won't be able to carry on.

Bernard Foley levels things up.

Binding offence in the scrum, and Australia have a penalty kick.

A knock-on from Smith B, who tries to look innocent but is shamefaced. Australia have a glimpse of their first opportunity.

McCaw leading by example there, getting right in the mix and winning the ball back.