Family & friends gathered at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre for a evening service and funeral to celebrate the life of Samoan rugby legend Peter Fatialofa. Hundreds had lined up to sign a condolence book in the centre foyer, which was adorned with photographs of Fatialofa, affectionately known as 'Fats', from throughout his rugby career. Fatialofa died suddenly in Samoa last week, aged 54.
Herald rugby scribes on tour Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give expert opinion and analysis about upcoming test against England.
All Blacks players Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Ben Smith, Steven Luatua look ahead to the revenge test against England.
The Mexican view; Michael Burgess talks with leading ESPN Journalist Diana Alvarado on why Mexico can't afford to lose, why the fans are one result from a riot and why Marco Rojas is such a hit.
The All Blacks have made the short trip to London from Paris, Steve Hansen reflected "It still hurts,'' he said of last year's 38-21 loss. "We don't like losing. It was a tough old day. Aaron Cruden talks of Carter's impending 100th test match and what the English team mean to the All Blacks.
All the action from the All Black players/captain and coaches post the victory against France as they now look ahead to the English on Saturday.
Raw courage, a bit of luck and some magic from Charlie Piutau saw the All Blacks cling on to victory this morning in Paris.
The All Blacks have their Captain's run in the lead up to the test against France on Sunday morning, NZ time.
All Whites defender Ivan Vicelich opens up about his expectations of next weeks World Cup qualifier in Mexico. Video / Youtube: PhototekNZ
Returning to the All Blacks playing his 99th test is Dan Carter who admits to nerves returning to an unbeaten All Black team against France, Ma'a Nonu breaks his year long silence and intends to 'prove people wrong' on the paddock.
Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry analyse the All Blacks team named by Steve Hansen to play France in Paris on Sunday.
Steve Hansen has named the most experienced All Blacks team in history to play France in Paris on Sunday. In what is the first leg of a potentially momentous three-week European tour for his men, the squad, including skipper Richie McCaw, prop Tony Woodcock and hooker Keven Mealamu, whom have all played more than 100 tests, features 853 caps in the starting XV plus a further 112 caps on the bench for a total of 965.
A German footballer scored this incredible long-range own goal from the halfway line. Video / Youtube: Stromberg1012
American college basketballer James Young scores on his own basket in the most unlikely fashion. Video / Youtube: KentuckyWildcatsTV
All Black captain Richie McCaw and returning number eight Kerian Read face up to the challenge of a French side playing at home. The perception that the French draw something extra out of themselves when they play the All Blacks isn't strictly true. What's happened is that two games, where they have done exactly that, have tainted the picture. It's not like any New Zealanders can easily forget what happened at the World Cup in 1999. Even less likely they will forget 2007.
Ron Burgundy has a message for all Australians on the day of the 2013 Melbourne Cup. courtesy ParamountPicturesAU
If mental adjustment from playing Japan to playing France was even required, it has been done already says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen declared himself less than satisfied with a smattering of individuals last night, suggesting there will be some uncomfortable conversions behind closed doors in the next few days.
The All Blacks trounced Japan 54-6 in New Zealand's first official test in Japan. Winger Charles Piutau scored his first of two tries for New Zealand before two early penalty kicks by Ayumu Goromaru cut the visitor's lead to 7-6, but that was as close as Japan would get.
The draw for the inaugural Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines has, in the best traditions of tournament play, come up with a ‘Pool of Death’. The NRL premier Roosters have been drawn alongside the Broncos, Bulldogs and Eels in a draw that will thrill fans but offer no easy introduction to Nines play for the respective coaches.
Brazilian surfer Carlos Burle is waiting to find out if he has surfed the world's biggest wave. Burle rode the wave, which reportedly reached heights of up to 30 metres, near the fishing village of Nazaré in Portugal. Video / Youtube: Pulsevideostar
Heavyweight boxer David Tua talks to nzherald.co.nz Video Producer Steven Orsbourn about the challenge of the Ustinov fight, the comparisons to the Lennox Lewis title fight with a pre-fight injury and the tactics of fighting a much larger and higher ranked pugilist; and what happens if he loses the David v Goliath bout to resurrect his career.
The first ever football match to be abandoned due to rain at Portsmouth's Fratton Park since 1955 occured yesterday when heavy downpours made the match unplayable in adverse conditions. Footage from Tuesday's game between Portsmouth and Wycombe which was abandoned at half-time with the score level at 1-1 because of a waterlogged pitch showed a heavy downpour not only affecting visibility but also making it impossible for the crowd to see the match.
Kelly McGarry flips a 72-foot-long canyon gap at Red Bull Rampage 2013 to earn a 2nd place finish. Courtesy: YouTube/GoProCamera
James Ennis, taken in the second round of June's NBA Draft, remains Miami Heat property but his incendiary form for the Wildcats has already marked him as one of the Australian NBL's brightest ever imports. Video / CityLeagueHoopsTV
Boxer David Tua talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about his upcoming fight and how he rates Joseph Parker's fight earlier this month
Sixteen year-old golfer Lydia Ko has today made a 'monumental decision' to become a professional. Video / Youtube: New Zealand golf
Republic of Ireland international Stephanie Roche volleys stunning strike against Wexford Youths Womens. Video / Youtube: Eileen gleeson
Ma'a Nonu has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Blues for the next two years. While Nonu has been a consistent performer for the All Blacks, his poor form at the Hurricanes, Blues and Highlanders over the past three seasons had left him with few Super Rugby options until Sir John Kirwan stepped in to take him back at the Auckland franchise.
Victory for the All Blacks in this Bledisloe test, hear from star players Sam Cane, Quade Cooper and captains and coaches James Horwill and Kieran Read along with Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie in these post-match interviews.
NEW ZEALAND 41 AUSTRALIA 33 Anything the All Blacks can do, the All Blacks can do better. Brilliant against South Africa, they were somehow at a level above against the Wallabies in a thrilling game in Dunedin. Courtesy Sky Sport
Reaction from All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and new skipper Kieran Read to the withdrawals of Richie McCaw and Cory Jane to play in the Bledisloe. Wallabies skipper James Horwill will look to this test to be a benchmark for the upcoming Grand Slam tour in the autumn.
Herald Rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul's analysis of the late withdrawals of All Black skipper Richie McCaw and recalled winger Cory Jane from the Bledisloe in Dunedin.
In one of the worst run-out misses in cricket history, South Australian paceman Kane Richardson misses the stumps from mere metres. Video / SporthighlightsAus