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.
Team NZ wing trimmer Glenn Ashby spoke to Herald on Sunday Sports editor Paul Lewis about his role, and also the effect of the America's Cup jury docking Oracle Team USA two points and banning a leading Oracle sailor.
The world of rugby league has changed forever after an announcement that Auckland has secured a 5-year deal to host the Auckland NRL Nines. All of the 16 franchises will take part in the tournament at Eden Park on February 15th & 16th, which is likely to attract up to 96,000 fans.
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.
The official promo video for the Rowing World Champs in Korea. Video / Youtube: 2013Chungju.
All Blacks must be wary; but ill-discipline could be Argentina's own undoing if players repeat recent bad behaviour.
Jonah Lomu is about to hit the big screen on a new documentary called 'Anger Within'Jonah Lomu: The outstanding story of a rugby legend, produced by French filmmaker Tobiasz Bartold and being released later this year worldwide.
Racing the Riotous Bay, the iconic San Francisco Bay takes center stage as a body of water that has never been easy to sail or tame. Treacherous tides, swirling currents and blustery winds present tremendous challenges for the teams in the 34th America's Cup.
It is 56 years since Otago held the shield, and it has lost a lot of lustre in that time. But never mind. The long wait is over, and a year of Super 15 pain for the southerners has also been eased, if slightly.
After a drawn out Louis Vuitton finals series, finally today Dean Barker and his men sailed the AC72 across the finish line to claim the Louis Vuitton Cup itself. A milestone in the campaign and job well done in the overall quest to win back the America's Cup.
I don't understand quite how this happened so fluidly and quickly but one thing is clear. This man is clearly the king of the self dunk. Credit: RawVideoNewzChannel·/NewsPoint
A visibly gutted Wallabies skipper James Horwill and an angry and frustrated Australian coach Ewen McKenzie fronted the press after losing the Bledisloe Cup to the All Blacks in Wellington.
All Blacks loose-head prop Tony Woodcock has marked his 100th All Blacks Test cap in front of a sell-out Bledisloe Cup crowd at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium tonight. Since his debut against Wales at Cardiff in 2002, Woodcock has been one of the game’s toughest toilers at the top level. His durability and consistently high standard as one of the world’s best loose-head props has seen him described as one of rugby’s quiet achievers. At 32, Woodcock now joins a small group of All Blacks to mark the rare milestone - his Rugby World Cup 2011 champion teammates captain Richie McCaw, Mils Muliaina and Keven Mealamu.
The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup in Wellington tonight with a 27-16 win over Australia and the New Zealand rugby public were given a glimpse in to the future.
With lessons learned from last week, Richie McCaw (All Blacks) and James Horwill (Wallabies) ready their teams for the Wellington Bledisloe test with a need to pressure and protect Tom Taylor and get the scrums straight.
Police arrested former All Black Jerry Collins on August 11 for disorderly behaviour after he threw a half-eaten kebab on the ground in Wellington's Courtenay Place. He was not charged and later released. However, this recording of Collins in a takeaways noodle shop before the arrest reveals for the first time the agitated and abusive state of the troubled rugby player.
Players from the All Blacks and Wallabies share their thoughts on the upcoming Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington.
Steve Hansen is preparing for a more 'dangerous' Wallabies side going into this Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington.