New Zealand win dramatic final to retain World Cup
England reduced to 14 players in 18th minute after wing Lydia Thompson sent off for high tackle
Amy Cokayne (two), Marlie Packer and Ellie Kildunne tries gave England 26-19 half-time lead
Cokayne scored her third try as lead changed hands in second half
Ayesha Leti-l'iga's late try secured victory for the hosts
Record crowd in Auckland of 42,579 for a woman's game
Image source, Getty ImagesBut until this afternoon at least that's a wrap from us.
New Zealand are champions of the world for a sixth time. But that doesn't begin to tell the full story of an epic at Eden Park.
There's still plenty of rugby to keep you entertained across BBC Sport today.
England's men face Japan just after 3pm this afternoon, while England's league players face Samoa at Emirates Stadium for a place in the men's Rugby League World Cup final.
At the risk of crossing the streams too much, if you missed any of last night's action from Elland Road you really should catch up...
Australia make World Cup final with 16-14 win over New Zealand
Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live
We are getting better crowds and the interest in women's rugby in general is massive.
I actually have no doubt that a World Cup final at Twickenham - they can sell it out.
From couldn't sell a ticket to couldn't buy a ticket...
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Image source, Getty ImagesEnjoy that? The rise in standard in the women's game in the last decade has been absolutely remarkable.
And you don't have long to wait for the next World Cup.
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Image source, Getty ImagesWayne Smith has coached the men and women of New Zealand to World Cup wins at home.
Some CV that.
New Zealand 34-31 England
Image source, Getty ImagesNew Zealand coach Wayne Smith: "I don't really know what to say, my heart was in my mouth. We finished the game on an England line-out - it was an outstanding finish to a great game.
"First I say to the English, that is an outstanding game from 14 players after the early red card. They were phenomenal. They knew how to run the game.
"Any of the 32 in our squad could have played in the final, I am so proud of this team. They've got an attacking attitude and they never go back."
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Absolutely crushed England lost at the death. I went downstairs and cried for about 10 minutes. England were brilliant and they were the better team all along. Congrats to the Black Ferns.
Nathan, London
England did the right thing at the end. Extra time with one player short would have been too much - perhaps. Correct decision, wrong execution.
Mike
Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live
What might have been for England, they might not have a better opportunity than a 5m line-out and how ironic that what they have relied on all tournament let them down.
We were concerned in that second half what England had outside of that maul.
Ultimately the lack of shape let England down today. It was an unbelievable game of rugby - one of the best we have seen.
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland coach Simon Middleton on ITV: "Pride is the overwhelming feeling. We gave absolutely everything over 50 days.
"The red card didn't help, it's tough with 14 players for that long. They put us under a lot of pressure and we took it to the wire, it could have gone either way. Who knows.
"They could not have given more. The players are battered at the end of a tournament. We got beat by a side with a bit more than us today. Our goals were to win it, but we have won on massive fronts.
"We will leave these shores a better team than when we came. 100%. We lost tonight but we won massively over the last 50 days. I'm not even considering my future tonight."
Katy Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesNew Zealand have won all six games they have played against England in a World Cup.
It is just the story of us as a nation and it has come back and bit us again.
New Zealand just have a way of pulling out these amazing World Cup final performances.
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Kat Merchant
2014 England World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 Live
My heart goes to out the England players - they gave everything on that pitch.
Question of Sport legend Bill Beaumont hands over the trophy - start the fireworks!
The next World Cup is in England of course...
Image source, Getty ImagesKaty Daley-Mclean
England's 2014 World Cup-winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesI thought the decision to take Sarah Hunter and Marlie Packer off was big.
All those calls are brilliant if they come off but get scrutinised if they don't.
I think New Zealand won that game - I don't think England lost it.
New Zealand are up on the podium to get their medals and the World Cup trophy for a SIXTH time.
Tremendous pedigree and history, it really is.
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Going for lineout absolutely the right thing to do. They scored from the same position earlier in second half. Even IF they'd have equalised with a tough penalty, extra time with 14 would have been brutal. Well done England. Superb.
Geoff
Two deliberate penalties in last two minutes and no yellow when it was odds on an England try? Not sure about that ref... Well played NZ
Stevo, Cheltenham
Sarah Hunter leads her team up to collect their silver medals. So near and yet so far...
New Zealand 34-31 England
England captain Sarah Hunter on ITV: “I'm gutted. So proud of the team, we came out fighting. We had our backs against the wall for 60 minutes but we never gave up. One result doesn’t define the squad that we are, the people we are. Hopefully we have inspired the next generation back home and given themselves something to be proud of.
"Sport is cruel. Credit to New Zealand they found a way and they go home as deserved champions. We left no stone unturned, we left everything on the pitch. We are hurting."