The Springboks have announced an unchanged squad for their first test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. "It has always been a childhood dream to play or coach a team against the All Blacks" says head coach Heyneke Meyer. Like last year he will be sideline to take in the full experience of the haka and the atmosphere at Eden Park, which he says is a sign of respect. Photos courtesy of Getty Images

Watch the two skippers reaction after the dramatic Race five victory for Emirates Team New Zealand over Oracle Team USA, Dean Barker and Jimmy Spithill explain why race six was postponed and what happens next. courtesy America's Cup.

New Zealand Herald reporters Dana Johannsen and Paul Lewis are in San Francisco covering the America's Cup finals series and give their expert opinion and analysis on the first four races.

Defending the Cup, the main event looms and we check in with the two combatants - Emirates Team New Zealand and ORACLE TEAM USA - to see how they are coming together. One team has a massive desire to bring the cup back to New Zealand. The other wants nothing more than to defend the cup and keep it in San Francisco Bay.

John Key discusses the financial implications of the Americas Cup if Team New Zealand wins.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says their preparation hasn't changed after losing captain Richie McCaw to injury against the Pumas. "As much as it's disappointing to lose him, it doesn't change the selection in other areas. All Blacks veteran center Conrad smith said, "it's always like war, in someways when we play against the Springboks". "It's everything you could ask for in a game of footy" Photos courtesy of Getty Images

It was another remarkable day of racing on San Francisco Bay today. The only thing different today was the points were split one apiece. With Emirates Team New Zealand earning its 3rd point. www.facebook.com/EmiratesTeamNewZealand

The Springboks have arrived in Auckland fresh from their groundbreaking victory over Australia and have quickly laid on the charm, saying the All Blacks will lose little with Sam Cane playing at No7 instead of Richie. Meyer's team reported no major injuries after the victory, which is more than could be said of the All Blacks who have lost skipper McCaw for four weeks with a medial knee ligament strain after he left the Waikato Stadium pitch during the 28-13 win over the Pumas. However, Meyer believes his team will need to be fresh with plenty of energy to win against the All Blacks. "I want the guys fresh out there because, I think it's gonna be a war" Photos courtesy of Getty Images

Jock Paget completed a memorable double as New Zealand took a clean sweep of the podium at the Burghley horse trials in Lincolnshire today. The 29-year-old Olympian won the three-day classic aboard Clifton Promise to complete a double of Badminton and Burghley - not achieved in the same year, on the same horse, since 1989 with Virginia Leng and Master Craftsman.

Hamilton is ready for the All Blacks v Pumas test. The captains expect each team to step up in effort and control. While McCaw will play what is front of him, Argentina need to not make mistakes and play that elusive 'perfect game'.

For the first time in the history of the America's Cup, young, talented sailors have a clear pathway towards competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in sport.

Herald on Sundays' Paul Lewis spoke to Team New Zealand designer Pete Melvin - one of the masterminds behind the AC72 class -who says upwind foiling is more likely to be used as means of providing short bursts of speed to position themselves optimally on the race course.

Herald experts Paul Lewis and Dana Johannsen give their expert opinion and analysis in the America's Cup final starting on Sunday, including reaction from Oracle's CEO Sir Russell Coutts to the jury decision and possible NZ media influence in that outcome.

The long All Black wait for second five-eighths Francis Saili is almost over.Since he made the squad more than three months ago, Saili has watched Blues buddies all make their test debuts against France in the June tests. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen acknowledges Dan Carter is under pressure to perform on Saturday following a limited diet of test rugby and a chasing pack of first-fives, but is backing him to re-assert himself on the big stage.

Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their opinion and analysis of the All Black team to play the Pumas, the new selections and the Argentinian reputation for thuggery.

Race one of the America's Cup might only be days away, but the shore crew a still continually tuning up and making improvements and repairs to every element of the massive.

King Craig Vitale knocks out Joe Muir twice before he hits the mat in a bout in Australia. Video / Youtube: Fightcardpromotions

Glenn Ashby (ETNZ wing trimmer) updates Paul Lewis from the Herald in Sunday in 'that nose dive and how that affected the team, and also the jury decision docking Oracle two race points in the race to nine victories.

A basketball shot is made from a world record height of 98m, made off the top of the Euromast. Video / Youtube: whoisjimmy

The two-day rugby league extravaganza will be contested by the NRL’s 16 teams as they compete for the inaugural title and a share of a record New Zealand and Australasian sport’s purse of A$2.25 million. The NRL Auckland Nines – which will be held at Eden Park on February 15/16. courtesy Duco Events.

The worlds fastest man, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, has a sent a message to British football team Manchester United and specifically their manager David Moyes after the teams loss to rivals Liverpool yesterday. Using his Instagram page, Bolt send a 15 second clip demanding Moyes sign a creative midfielder.

Posted on the Twitter video app Vine, and re-uploaded onto YouTube, this amazing basketball shot shows a group of boys using the backboard and the curbs to create an amazing street basketball trick.

Pascale Honore's dream of surfing was derailed after a car accident left her paraplegic. That was until family friend Tyron Swan came up with a unique solution. Watch Pascale's dream become a reality with a little help from Tyron and a duct tape harness.

All Blacks Assist coach Ian Foster gives an injury update and Ben Blair and Kieran Read give an indication of what to expect from the Pumas.

We have seen referees make some howlers at NRL level but how about this from the sideline official. Courtesy: YouTube/Ethan James

Steve Hansen gives an injury update from the All Blacks training ahead of their Rugby Championship international against Argentina on Saturday.

Aaron Finch blasted the highest ever individual score in a Twenty20 international today. Video / Youtube: halamadridviscabarca7

Growing sentiment on the streets of San Francisco is that Team New Zealand is the ‘People’s Boat’, they’re supporting a foreign team over their own!. Courtesy: Moa Breweries

Kiwi rally driver, Michael Young, has taken his maiden Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) victory at the 2013 Malaysian Rally held over the weekend after a consistent and steady drive over Malaysia’s famous tough roads. 20 year old Young battled through tricky roads and intense heat in his Cusco TRD Toyota Vitz to take the victory after his rivals all retired with mechanical failures or off road excursions.

Rafael Nadal, the world No 2, has already hit what could end up being the shot of the tournament at the US Open in the Spaniard's opening game at Flushing Meadows. Video / Youtube: Luiz Perez.