A Slovak pitch invader is knocked unconscious by a rival pitch invader. Video / YouTube - Pokermaniaxxx

Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion on the up coming battle between the Chiefs & the Blues in New Plymouth this Friday.

A very special ‘taonga’ (treasure) was delivered to Waitangi today. In the hands of the player named Oceania’s Footballer of the Century, Wynton Rufer, the FIFA U-20 World Cup Winner’s Trophy arrived at the sacred Waitangi Treaty grounds via waka moving across the bay at dawn. This moment marks the beginning of the FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy tour across the country, lasting 25 days and visiting 60 locations.

Wynne Gray talks to All Blacks great Sir Colin Meads about his career in the famous black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to All Blacks great Ian Kirkpatrick about his career in the famous black jersey.

Wynne Gray talks to former All Black captain Wayne Shelford - the number 10 pick in his list of the 100 Greatest All Blacks.

Wynne Gray talks with Bryan Williams, no 13 in his 100 Greatest All Blacks list.

Wynne Gray talks to All Black great Stu Wilson, he ended his All Black career as captain on the '83 tour when the side drew with Scotland and lost to England. He reckons Murray Mexted was supposed to be skipper but passed on that honour. The next year Wilson and his mate Bernie Fraser put out a book and in taking the proceeds, were banned from rugby for seven years. Eventually they got an official IRB pardon before four years later the same group decided the game would go professional.

A hefty Samoan forward hits the deck after a soft slap from his opposite number - sparking laughter from players and supporters alike. Video / YouTube.

Ep 26: Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry discuss whether the Chiefs are still a threat in Super Rugby.

With nearly 29 million views on YouTube in a few days this Nike advert has gone viral in the football world. In this game of winner stays, every touch of the ball proves that football will always belong to those who Risk Everything, even when it matters the most. Featuring: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovi?, Gerard Piqué, Gonzalo Higuaín, Mario Götze, Eden Hazard, Thiago Silva, Andrea Pirlo, David Luiz, Andrés Iniesta, Thibaut Courtois, and Tim Howard. Courtesy Nike Football/YouTube.

It took longer than many predicted but Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has defeated Brazilian Marcelo Luiz Nascimento with a seventh-round TKO win in Oberhausen. A flurry of blows in the seventh saw referee Brad Vocale stop the fight, although Nascimento protested the decision. Parker was the dominant figure throughout the bout and won the interim WBA PABA heavyweight championship for his efforts.

The Crusaders secure their second win of the season beating the Rebels 39-0. Video / Sky Sport

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker is ready to make his debut on the international stage as an undercard to the world heavyweight fight of Wladimir Klitschko vs Alex Leapai. 'When you you've put in the hard work and you know you've done everything the right way, your minds relaxed'

A man appears to run through spectators during a soccer match in Bolivia. Video / Youtube.

New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have today agreed and confirmed the terms of Benji Marshall's release from his Investec Super Rugby contract. Following Friday night’s match against the Hurricanes, Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan and Benji Marshall had some frank and honest discussions and mutually agreed the best path forward was for Marshall to return to rugby league. 29-year-old Marshall said while his on-field performance had not lived up to his expectations, he felt he had become a better player and person for the experience.

21 April 2014. Wynne Gray talks to Tana Umaga, one of his 100 Greatest All Blacks. Video / NZ Herald

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden to give their expert opinion & analysis after the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 18-17.

After their clenching the win over the chiefs, Todd Blackadder is very pleased to be on the winning side for a change in what they hope will be a momentum shift for the team.

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray discuss the upcoming clash between the Chiefs and Crusaders.

Former world heavyweight champion boxer Hasim Rahmin will be in the best shape possible for Sky Arena's Super 8 boxing tournament. He is intrigued by the concept of the tournament and is confident to win.

The opening round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship was welcomed to Whangarei over the weekend. The first event of the international series also incorporated the first round of the New Zealand Rally Championships and Richard Mason, with wife Sara co-driving, finally flicked a long-standing monkey off their backs.

WWF is trying to save the last 55 Maui's dolphins and needs as many New Zealanders as possible to help. Rugby stars Victor Vito, Brad Shields, Reggie Goodes are helping get the word out! Report your sightings to 08004MAUIS or report online at wwf.org.nz. Find out where Maui's have been sighted - follow @WWF-New Zealand on Twitter and at Facebook.com/WWFNewZealand

Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…

Leading New Zealand BMX rider Kurt Pickard heads overseas next week to begin the international competition season. After the disappointment of crashing out of the London Olympics Mr Pickard hopes to build on his success last year and be ready for a big performance at the 2017 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro

Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…

Auckland Blues head coach John Kirwan said, this was his teams best performance, 'we've been asking the boys to play for 80 minutes and I think they done that tonight'. A strong defensive start set a good platform which helped keep the Highlanders scoreless, winning 32-12 at Eden Park.

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry are joined by Nigel Yalden from Radio Sport to give their expert opinion and analysis after the Blues impressive win over the Highlanders 30-12 at Eden Park.