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Rugby Herald: AB's new picks

Herald writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion & analysis on the All Blacks team to play the French in the third & final test being played at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth.

Play of the day: Rugby player hit hard

Wanganui Collegiate rugby player Ruslan Casey lands a heavy hit on Kip Fawcett from St. Pauls Collegiate. Video / Youtube: Ben Sutherland.

ABs: 'We'd love to go 3-0'

The All Blacks trained at Yarrow Park in preparation for the third & final test against the French. Sam Cane said they would love to go 3-0 and that there is definitely no lack of motivation to get them there.

Team NZ: First race in San Francisco

A milestone day in San Francisco, when two AC72's lined up for a race on the actual race course that will be used for racing in the Louis Vuitton and America's Cups which start in just over 3 weeks. This was the first time but certainly not the last that Emirates Team New Zealand battles it out with Luna Rossa

'The accuracy was there'

So much of the All Blacks' work dented and frustrated the French but it was the power, accuracy and tenacity of the tackling and scrambling that broke the spirit.

Rugby: French captain's run for second test

French captain Thierry Dusautoir talks preparation in taking on the All Blacks in the second test this weekend in Christchurch.

All Blacks: Captain's run

All Blacks captain Kieran Read says he is looking forward to playing in front of a home crowd and coach Steve Hansen comments on Brodie Retallick's withdrawl from the squad with a hamstring injury before the second test against France in Christchurch this weekend.

Herald Cricket: Black Caps eye a semifinal spot

Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from Cardiff to discuss the latest happenings in the Champions Trophy as the Black Caps eye a semifinal spot.

Blues: 'We've learnt heaps'

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'.

France: 'We need this type of game, to learn & improve'

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.

ABs gear up for second test

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.

Duco: Boxing undercards

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.

ABs prepare for second test

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.

Duco: The business of boxing

In part one of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about the promotion of boxing bouts where debate remains over whether entertainment is more important than the sport itself.

Play of the day: Cricket fans bowling wins him $95,000

A man won £50,000 during the interval of the Trent Bridge ODI, courtesy of Stowford Press, when he bowled three balls which hit the stumps. Video / Youtube: ecbcricket

France disappointed

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.