Auckland City FC prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup tournament in Japan.

Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul report from Twickenham for the Rugby Herald with gloomy news for All Blacks supporters and the realisation that on the day; the English team were the better team and deserved a famous victory.

The All Blacks have taken their 38-21 defeat on the chin, accepting that their 20-game unbeaten streak was brought to an end by an England side that deserved their win.

England's head coach Stuart Lancaster is very proud of his teams performance in beating the world champion All Blacks 38-21

nzherald.co.nz caught up with All Black halfback Aaron Smith during a wheelchair rugby match pre England clash, to hear how the team has recovered and ready for the last test of the season.

Only one Test match left in 2012, and the All Blacks play the old foe England this Saturday, coach Steve Hansen has selected his team and explains his thoughts to the media.

Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul are the Rugby Herald team on tour with the All Blacks, and they cast their expert eye, and give opinion and analysis over the All Black team to play the powerful English.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen spoke to the media pre Andrew Hore receiving his five week ban for his swinging arm challenge that knocked out Welsh lock Bradley Davies. NZRU CEO Steve Tew also fronted the media to explain the rugby judicial process amid allegations the All Blacks play like 'thugs' from parts of the British media.

A remorseful Andrew Hore says he let the nation down with his swinging arm challenge that knocked out Welsh lock Bradley Davies and that he deserves the five-week suspension with which he's been administered. Hore pleaded guilty to the charge of striking Davies in the first minute of the All Blacks' 33-10 victory in Cardiff last Sunday and was handed an eight-week suspension that was reduced to five on the grounds he has shown genuine remorse by apologising to Davies and his previously clean record.

Ever the professional, All Black Daniel Carter is trying to stay focused on the test match against England. The star-first five and his wife Honor made the announcement on Twitter that they are expecting their first child. "Thought it was time to share our exciting news.. @HonorCarter is 21 weeks pregnant! We are both very excited about being parents #BabyCarter", he said.

The All Blacks have just one last blast against the English this Saturday after a very long Super Rugby and Test season, Conrad Smith explains how tired the All Blacks are before this match and the expected tactics from the locals.

Canterbury's Tom Taylor has been called into the All Blacks as cover for their final test of the year against England on Sunday, he speaks to the media after arriving from his holiday in Thailand.

Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul are on tour with the All Blacks and look ahead to the much anticipated match against the English giants, and how the All Blacks can overcome injuries and the 'Hore' hit.

Eric Thompson the New Zealand Herald motorsport correspondent & legendary motorsport commentator, Bob McMurray, chat about the latest in the world of motorsport.

Steve Hansen and Richie McCaw review the positives after the victory over Wales and look ahead to the last match of the season against the old foe England.

Another long week entangled with the judiciary looms for the All Blacks with Andrew Hore certain to be cited for what looked like a swinging arm thrown at Welsh lock Bradley Davies. Not even one minute into the game and Hore clobbered Davies when the big lock strayed in front of him at a breakdown. Davies had no idea it was coming - the attack arriving from behind and he left the field dazed.

Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul are touring with the All Blacks and give their opinion and analysis of the victory over the Welsh, and the swinging arm from Andrew Hore.

Long-drive champion Jamie Sadlowski breaks swing simulator on first shot.

An awful free kick turns horrendous, when a slip is punished by a blistering quick counter-attack and goal.

Highlights of the ASB Premiership match between Auckland City and Hawkes Bay United.

Herald on Sunday columnist Gregor Paul talks to All Black stars Ma'a Nonu and Julian Savea before the match against Wales; and was the first to break some good news to Savea.

All Black coach Steve Hansen explains his selections and players form as his team prepares for a torrid encounter with the struggling Welsh.

Head coach Steve Hansen has named his team to play Wales, Herald writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray were in Cardiff for the announcement & give their expert opinion & analysis on the team.

Welsh head coach Warren Gatland returns to lead the coaching group after being on British and Irish Lions selection duty during the last two dismal defeats to Argentina and the Samoa.

The Herald Rugby scribes Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray are in Wales with the All Blacks and attended the Welsh team naming, they give their expert opinion and analysis of the team selected with the aim of defeating New Zealand for the first time since 1953.

NZ Herald motorsport correspondent and nzherald.co.nz motorsport show host Eric Thompson castes an eye over the weekend's motorsport. He has a look at the penultimate round of the V8 Supercars, how a young Kiwi is leaden the V8SC Development series, the US F1 Grand Prix, the Silver Fern Rally and the last race of the Nascar season.

A disguised member of the New Zealand baseball team entertained the crowd during a five-hour rain delay in Taiwan with a bizarre rain dance.

All Blacks Head Coach acknowledged Italy for coming to play rather than 'to keep the score down'. He was happy with the composure of the squad but said the squad lacked effectiveness.

Herald writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray were in Rome for the match against Italy, they give their expert opinion & analysis on the All Blacks performance and as they prepare to face Wales in their next test.

Italian superstar Alessandro del Piero scored two great goals in his Sydney sides 4-2 loss to Brisbane last night. Video / Youtube - GreatGoalsBrazil2014