Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry discuss the All Blacks squad to face France in Christchurch after Steve Hansen named an unchanged starting XV.

An Argentine footballer takes a dog by the neck and throws him to the stands. The dog crashes into the fence and runs across the field of play. The poor dog suffers an attack and the player is ejected. Courtesy: CanalFutbolista.com

In part three of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about why they’ve put their faith in the relatively untested Joseph Parker.

American sprinter Carlin Isles displays his outrageous speed on the 2013 sevens circuit. Video / Youtube: Iamriizk.

Blues 15 France 38 Blues Head Coach Sir John Kirwan is pleased with his teams effort & says they have learnt heaps. Both teams were in the changing room after the match swapping jerseys & sharing a beer together. 'This is rugby, this is the great side of the game'.

French Head Coach Philippe Saint-André believes this type of game is important for players to learn, improve and for the spirit of the team. Saint-Andre even took time after the math to share a beer with Sir John Kirwan and remember the old memories.

The All Blacks talk mistakes from their first test and strategies they can use in their second test against France, as they prepare in Christchurch.

In part two of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about undercard fights and why models and dwarfs are getting bouts ahead of amateur boxers.

The All Blacks have arrived in Christchurch for the second test against France and aren't taking the French lightly after their first test win at Eden Park on Saturday night.

The French head coach Philippe Saint-André was very disappointed after the loss in the first test against the All Blacks, with a few line breaks they weren't able to finish off with points on the board.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen was very happy to get the win against France in the first test but, he knows they still have alot of work to improve the game plan.

French captain Thierry Dusautoir looks to make his last appearance at Eden Park in the first test against the All Blacks. Having lost the Rugby World Cup final there he hopes to walk off the field with a win.

Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from Cardiff to discuss the Champions Trophy the Black Caps' chances of getting out of group A.

Emirates Team New Zealand Meteorologist Roger 'Clouds' Badham gives his perspective from above on the conditions that the sailors will face on the San Francisco Bay.

The All Blacks are expecting the unexpected from the French. They are fully aware of the danger the French pose, especially after such a poor performance in the six nations competition.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has named his team to play France in the first of three tests. The talking point was the naming of Dane Coles as starting hooker, Hansen believes he has all the skills and mental capacity to play the game and he is part of the All Blacks future.

Passions run high in any international amputee soccer match. Photo / Video: 101unbelievablegoals.

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks announced the squad to take on the French in the first of three test at Eden Park.

New Zealand Herald writers Wynne Gray & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion & analysis after the announcement of the All Blacks 32-man squad which includes 6 new faces.

French Rugby captain Thierry Dusautoir meets the press and wonders which french rugby team will show up to play the All Blacks, the bad or the brilliant?.

French Rugby head coach Philippe Saint-Andre said the team is already beginning to focus on the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Bringing a squad of 35 players he hopes giving them game time will help bring back the flare. Another 8 players are still to arrive after their provincial finals.

Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from London to discuss the first ODI against England at lord's.

A solid third day on San Francisco Bay for the team today. The guys are learning more and more about sailing here everyday, but perhaps the best lesson of the day was learning a new high speed which the AC72 can fly at.

Land Rover, an Official Global Sponsor of the British & Irish Lions, talked to Head Coach Warren Gatland on his experiences of playing against the Lions.

Robin van Persie shows off his skills against children at freestyle tournament. Video / Youtube: RialaR9

Former Warriors coach Daniel Anderson opens up about his bodysurfing accident in Australia that left him paralysed. Video / Fox League

An amateur football game in Germany takes a farcical turn when a long-range shot is tipped onto the American Football posts behind the goal, bounces back into play and the striker scores. Video / Youtube: Renkian Barrymore.

New Zealand Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray discuss who they think should make it onto the the All Blacks Squad for the French match.

Leo Bertos, Ben Sigmund, Andrew Durante and other stars of the Phoenix football club get together with the kids at Hataitai primary school and Raroa Intermediate in Wellington to record some great advice about playing fair and enjoying sport. For more tips, go to unicef.org.nz.

Today Emirates Team New Zealand took its AC72 out sailing on San Francisco Bay for the very first time. It was to be a light shake down but all systems were go and so was the AC72 foiling around the bay.