The new look Wallabies meet the press before the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney. Ewen McKenzie was not interested in blokes who were happy to do their core jobs; he looked for those who would do the extra graft, work for another tackle or hit another ruck; men who would do the "one per cent" stuff all the time.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen gives his opinion on the new look Wallabies and their coaching panel before the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney.
Miami Marlins reliever Chad Qualls takes a spill after an emphatic fist pump to end the inning.
A young boy leads his fellow fans of the Dutch soccer club PSV Eindhoven in a rousing cheer. Video / Youtube: Maarten De Bruijn
In readiness for the start of the Louis Vuitton cup finals, the team are making last minute preparations across all areas. Rewind a few days and the guys from the sail loft took a road trip to pick up a new sail from the North Sails factory in Nevada to bring back and prepare to be ready for the start of racing this Saturday.
Former rugby league bad boy John Hopoate takes to You Tube to slam Dave Smith and modern NRL. Video /Youtube: John Hopoate
Steve Hansen discusses Dan Carter being on the sideline while his calf injury heals. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen labelled Carter as a "red flag athlete'' last year due to his recurring leg problems, which have also included groin and hamstring issues.
Dan Carter has been ruled out of all rugby for three to four weeks due to a calf strain. Carter's injury was revealed by APNZ this morning, with the All Blacks today confirming the problem, which will rule the first-five out of this Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test against Australia in Sydney and the return encounter in Wellington a week later.
Training and conditioning Emirates Team New Zealand sailing team for racing on the AC72 was unchartered territory for team trainer David Slyfield. He developed a wide range of cross discipline training that the sailing team use to stay in top condition. Now to keep them in top shape, strength and mobility they have turned to TRX training at the TRX centre under the watchful eye of Dan McDonogh
This video shows Zack, a football fan, invading the field of a match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan and posing with players including Kaka and Sergio Ramos. According to Deadspin the incident happened at the 68th minute of Saturday night's Real Madrid-Inter Milan match in St. Louis. "Oh and they didn't do much I got cuffed and walked to the jail cell there.. And on my way Ramos said yahh when I was looking at the ground and then when I looked up he winked at me it was the best day ever !", Zack reportedly said commenting on the incident.
The Bledisloe war of words has started with All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster, lock Brodie Retallick and fullback Israel Dagg meeting the press before next weeks clash against the Wallabies in Sydney.
In episode 4, Learning to Fly, we examine how this stunning design can achieve such staggering speed potential, then tie in the expertise it will take to achieve it. By far the most unique and awe-inspiring feature of this boat is it's ability to "fly on foils." We'll have the team members explain how this works, and bring to life the dramatic effect and feeling it brings while "flying." courtesy RedBull.
The act of launching the AC72 is a precarious one. It takes up to 40 team members to launch the boat for sailing and put it away again at the end of the day. All direction of the whole process is lead by the lift master Lance Manson.
Rugby league star Benji Marshall has today announced he will be moving back to New Zealand to play rugby for the Blues.
An adrenalin-seeking cyclist has shared footage of an enormous bike jump into a lake. The footage from a Go-Pro camera shows the man cycling down a hill before hitting a jump into the lake.
After the AC72 being in the shed for five days of modifications and touch up's it was back out on San Francisco bay today being put through its paces in some solid breeze in excess of 20 knots.
BMX rider Michal Marosi was coming last in his three-man race and needed to pull off an unbelievable move to win. Video / Youtube: Tomas Tichacek
Girl's eyes nearly pop out of her head during Auto Cross run in San Diego USA. Credit: Ethan Shepherd/NewsPoint
Footage of a 11 year old Wayne Rooney scoring a wonder goal and giving the world a sneak preview of his talent. Video / Youtube: Jacksonville0151
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion on the Rugby Championship and how they see the competition.
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion & analysis after the Waikato Chiefs won their back to back Super15 championship.
What began as a day's training on the water all of a sudden became a day of pre start practice against Artemis racing who were out on the Bay also. It was the first time the two AC72's from each team had met up on the water.
David Tua's preparation before his showdown against giant Russian Alexander Ustinov at Hamilton's Claudelands Arena on August 31, has been like no other. Tua said 'There's darkness and emptiness that I've never experienced in my whole career and I'm quite humbled that I've experienced it this time'. The Russian Goliath 'Alexander Ustinov' was accompanied by his trainer and translator as the New Zealand media surrounded the pair.
After the AC72 being in the shed for five days of modifications and touch ups it was back out on San Francisco bay today being put through its paces in some solid breeze in excess of 20 knots.
The fans react to the Chiefs winning another title. Chiefs 27 - Brumbies 22
These guys kick ax! Watch world-class athletes scurry up 90 foot tall trees, run across rivers on logs, logroll against competitors and rip through wood with big axes and chainsaws equipped with snowmobile engines. Kiwi Jason Wynyard traveled to compete against the best. courtesy the Barry Twins
An intense Haka standoff before the Shield Challenge match between Ngati Porou and Waikato. Video / nokia170b
New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss where now for All Black Ma'a Nonu.
The Chiefs host the Brumbies in Hamilton this weekend for the final. New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul give expert opinion and analysis on who will win.
West Tigers winger David Nofoaluma scored a particularly impressive try when he flew in the air before placing the ball down. Video / Youtube: azsportza
Kai Lenny's $1,500 Kite Board vs ORACLE TEAM USA's $15 million catamaran..."It's like bringing a knife to a gun fight," said ORACLE TEAM USA grinder Matt Mitchell. Those were the comments of Jimmy Spithill, the skipper of ORACLE TEAM USA and the defenders of the America's Cup.
Check out Jaden Leeming as he hits some new jib lines at the Barry Curtis skate park in Auckland. This clip shows exactly what it takes sometimes to get tricks done. All in a days work with Dr. J.
Schoolboy rugby in Auckland has lost any notion of egalitarianism and the world famous 1A competition is now divided along financial lines.
Emirates Team New Zealand today announce they will advance directly to the Louis Vuitton Cup finals and let Luna Rossa and Artemis fight it out in the semi finals.