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

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.

It has been used to sell cars, Coke, whiskey and gambling — now the haka is being used to encourage French people with osteoarthritis to exercise. A clip on the website arthrolink.com shows a group of elderly people performing simple stretching exercises in a field before graduating to a full-blown haka. courtesy Arthrolink/YouTube

Check out the incredible reactions in this badminton rally from the recent BWF Championships. Video / Youtube: Badminton Highlights and Crazy Shots

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…

Equestrian action will be spectacular - the eventing cross country phase runs through the grounds, including the lake at Waikoko Gardens. The many branches of equestrianism are on display on over the weekend, from Clydesdales and miniature horses to mounted games and the $200,000 JB Olympic Cup.

Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Carrington took a rare day off from kayak training to accept an honour from the Governor-General today. The 24-year-old was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to kayaking

Scotland's Stuart Hogg is sent off for a horror late hit on Dan Biggar of Wales. Video / YouTube: RBS 6 Nations

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 discuss the upcoming Blues games, Benji Marshall and Ma'a Nonu.

Mike Clark and Anthony Napolitan head down to Auckland, New Zealand for a little change of BMX scenery. The boys were eager to stretch their legs after their flight on some of the freshest jumps in the region.

Former Cyclone Lusi proved to be more of a wind bag than a raging beast - to the delight of beach-bound thrillseekers. Some Aucklanders took to the beach yesterday as Cyclone Lusi swept down the side of the country.

On a day off before playing the real Lions, Benji Marshall takes the 'Blues brothers' on a hilarious wildlife tour with a difference. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.