The All Blacks showed the depth of talent in their squad as they managed to survive a fight back from Australia in the second half to retain the Webb Ellis trophy.
New Zealand put in a commanding performance early on to get a lead of 16-3 up by the half-time break, a mountain that simply proved too tall for Michael Cheika's men to climb.
Although Australia fought back in the second half, New Zealand reached into the locker and produced a number of moments of real quality, in particular from Dan Carter, who made sure his team were on the right end of a 34-17 win.
The rugby world and other sporting stars have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the performance of Steve Hansen's side.
Congrats to @AllBlacks world champions again. Thoroughly deserved. Australia be very proud of our @Wallabies they gave it everything.#AUSvNZ
— Tim Horan (@TimHoran12) October 31, 2015
What a team the @AllBlacks are. I'm not sure any team will ever be as great as those boys. Pleasure to watch them live. #rugbygods
— Matt Dawson (@matt9dawson) October 31, 2015
Rugby World Champions 2015 - New Zealand. Thoroughly deserved; a special team; a special squad and extra special retirees.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 31, 2015
Carter, Carter, Carter, Carter - just so that you know - and we won't be able to say it after today.
— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) October 31, 2015
Congratulations @AllBlacks deserving #RWC2015 champions. Thanks @England2015 for putting on a fantastic tournament.
— Welsh Rugby Union (@WelshRugbyUnion) October 31, 2015
Congratulations to the @AllBlacks on winning the #RWC2015 Well deserved winners!
— JP Pietersen (@jppietersen14) October 31, 2015
Congratulations @AllBlacks on winning #RWC2015 & @DanCarter on his man of the match display! Commiserations @Wallabies - two great teams!
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) October 31, 2015
Geniuses in sport do things when people least expect it...that's the boy right there - @DanCarter #RWC2015
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) October 31, 2015
Congrats @AllBlacks. Phenomenal. Favourites for a reason. Champion squad. Love watching them & they raise the bar for every1 else. #RWC2015
— Rory Lawson (@rorylawson9) October 31, 2015
Thank you @AllBlacks for setting #RWC2015 alight.. deserved winners!! #RWCFinal https://t.co/sbHpd7hmfA
— Shane Williams (@ShaneWilliams11) October 31, 2015
Commiserations @Wallabies, and congratulations @AllBlacks. Deserved champions. #RWC2015final
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 31, 2015
Congratulations @AllBlacks for your win in #RWCFinal and a third Webb Ellis trophy. Great tournament @England2015 #rugbythegreastestgame
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) October 31, 2015
Epic game! Two top teams, way ahead of everyone else when it counts ! Congrats to NZ
— mike phillips (@mikephillips009) October 31, 2015
Some ending for @DanCarter & #McCaw be weird seeing an All Black's team with them not in it. #BackToBack #RWC2015final
— Aidan O'Shea (@AIDOXI) October 31, 2015
