A ground-breaking tour in so many ways. The first post-apartheid visit by the Lions following the cancellation of the 1986 tour and the first of the professional rugby era.

A decision was required. Should it be Dubai sunshine, world-class sevens and a big party, or to stay at home and organise the Christmas shopping?

New Zealand have made history by becoming the first team to successfully defend their Rugby World Cup crown in a final at Twickenham that many will be talking about for years to come.

It’s over for another four years, and what fantastic - sometimes controversial - moments we have been treated to over the last seven weeks.

It's taken nearly two months, but we are finally down to two teams. The reigning champions New Zealand will take on Australia in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final for the very first time.