The Warriors have a win under their belt, thrashing Brisbane 36-18 We look at the character that was Muhammad Ali and why people grew to love him both inside and outside the boxing ring.

The Crusaders head into the Super Rugby break on the top of the ladder after a tight 26-21 win over the Blues at Eden Park. The All Blacks have named their first squad for 2016 for the three tests against Wales in June. Real Madrid has won the Champions League with a penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid.

Tony and Guy fill you in on all things sport today!

Today in NZ Herald Focus – Breaking news of a Sydney shooting and exclusive pictures of the moment armed police surrounded a car in Auckland with guns pointed at the driver.

Today on the program - Why the struggling Warriors have axed six of their top players for failing to meet team standards and the latest on John Key's lawyer that cited a conversation with the PM when lobbying a Minister about a potential crackdown on a foreign trust industry. Also did the police find prescription drugs by Prince's body.

On the program today - The police hunt for a young teenager they believe is responsible for a series of sex attacks in the Onehunga area and we have uncovered previously unseen footage of the Chiefs scrum controversy is it foul play or fair injury.

On the program today we’re with Olympic athletes at a dawn service in Auckland as they celebrate 100 days til the Rio games, our man in Wellington, Isaac Davison gives us the lowdown on John Key’s abrupt about turn on foreign buyers investing in homes here. Also we tell you why Alexander McQueen is in hot water over Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

Today on afternoon NZ Herald Focus – we hear from the brother of 54-year-old Ihaia Gillman-Harris after two teenagers are found guilty of his murder. 21 year old Broc Kawhena who’s accused of the hit and run killing of Ocean Heke made a belated court appearance and the sheep dog that walked 380 km over 12 days.

Today on New Zealand herald Focus A major manhunt is underway after a ploice dog was shot in Porirua and we remember global pop superstar Prince, and the outpouring of grief around the world. And in sport Laura has footage of football team AC Milan trying their hand at a haka

In NZ Herald Focus this afternoon - A Porirua woman has been sentenced to 12 months home detention for killing her partner during a domestic violence incident, China's fifth most wanted person is in New Zealand and the Queen turns 90.

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Eddie Jones has called on the services of George Smith to work with his forwards on an informal basis ahead of his first match in the Six Nations opener.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

The name of Japan's first Super Rugby team was announced yesterday. We've gathered up everything you need to know about the Sunwolves, the newest team on the block.

As the media and the fans egg each other on and feed off each other, the sport is played in an increasingly unreal context, writes Bryan Gould. The English fan is encouraged to live in a kind of fantasy land,

Joe Tomane is determined to force Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's hand and cut through the logjam of wingers vying for Rugby World Cup starting roles.

Gordon D'Arcy's international career may be over after the veteran centre was left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad yesterday.

Wallabies enforcer Wycliff Palu has welcomed the challenge of David Pocock to his No8 jersey ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Whoever ends up winning the Rugby World Cup, you can bet there will be a Kiwi involved somewhere, writes Wynne Gray.

England and expectation - now there's a marriage that may not last.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported that "Quade Cooper is set to start for Wallabies against All Blacks". OMG. I muttered, again.

The Polynesian factor is working its magic in Australian rugby, and it's why the All Blacks' dominance will never be the same again, writes Chris Rattue.

No, not the Bledisloe - the one you've hidden, writes Andrew Mulligan, one of the few people in the world who still remembers the DHL Cup.

Danny Cipriani views his selection in England's World Cup training squad as the ultimate justification for his decision to return home after a stint with the Melbourne Rebels.