Wynne Gray chats to All Blacks and world's rugby great Sir Colin Meads about the upcoming Rugby World Cup, along with his worries about Richie McCaw and concussion, and his frustration with the current rugby rules.

Relief will be washing through the Hurricanes. This wasn't a vintage performance and their 22-18 victory over the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington last night will be one they might look back on and feel lucky to have escaped with the points. But the flipside to that argument is that this was another gritty win that shows how far this team has come when the heat goes on.

Prince Harry has drawn comparisons to Paul Scholes with a top-class volley highlighting his appearance at The Cloud this afternoon. After shaking hands with plenty of dignitaries on his week-long tour, the Prince had a chance to showcase his talents with his feet, taking part in a five-a-side football game at The Cloud to promote the Under 20 Football World Cup.

Prince Harry scored the winning goal in the 5-a-side match at the Cloud in Auckland today. Here are some highlights from the game.

Team New Zealand's challenge for the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda is back on track as it adjusts to life without Government funding. The team's major sponsor, Emirates, today confirmed their continued financial support of the team, in the hope they would encourage Team NZ's other long-term backers to recommit. It will be the third campaign the airline have sponsored. Supplied video: EmTeamNZ/YouTube

Today on Mike's Minute - Sir John Kirwan has had a dreadful season, there's no escaping it. He has been bombarded by negativity and accusation but he deserves another shot at it.

A rampant attack and a generous opponent combined to provide a fitting farewell for a quintet of Crusaders tonight. With a host of key men heading offshore at the end of the year, the Crusaders gave the home fans plenty of reason for cheer in their final game at AMI Stadium this season.

The controversial Cleveland Cavaliers 'Time Of My Life' playoff skit. Video / Dan Feldman

Forget the fight of the century – this is the table tennis match of the century.

As Jaden Leeming, Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark, Kris Fox and Corey Bohan wrap up their final sessions, we take a look back at the best hits and misses from their BMX journey to New Zealand. From massive dirt kickers to perfect concrete transition, there was no shortage of banger moments to be had. So, sit back and get stoked on 95 seconds of pure BMX action from Red Bull Tip to Tail.

Sport is a growth industry and, for many parents, it is seen as a vocational pathway for their talented kids. In part two of this four-part series, Dylan Cleaver and Gregor Paul looks at the role of the school in athlete development, particularly in Auckland where going to the ‘right’ school is seen by many as increasingly important.

Few teams have an answer for the Hurricanes when their locks, loose forwards and props are handling the ball as part of sweeping moves across the field. They were too strong for the Crusaders last night, winning 29 - 23.

Ahead of Mayweather-Pacquiao, betting in Las Vegas has been 'brisk and big' according to the MGM Grand's book operator. Meanwhile, fans are hoping the fight is worth the hype.

Seven-year-old Grayson Lunman catches the eye of Mark Paston, former All Whites goalkeeper at a Fifa Under 20s World Cup promotional event at Te Papa.

89-year-old, Bryan Sperry, who played for The University of Kansas shortly after World War II, scores an inspiring touchdown at the Alumni flag-football game. Video / Youtube.

The boys hit up the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools for some waterside shenanigans. Then it’s off to Christchurch for an epic backyard session before riding the all concrete Washington Skatepark. After, they journey down to Queenstown for some jet boating and Gorge Road Trails action. Lastly, the crew visit the southern most tip of NZ to wrap up their memorable trip.

Is this league's unluckiest moment ever? Video / YouTube.

Snowkiting enthusiasts from around the world gathered on the icy mountain plains of Hardangervidda in Norway, to take part in the world's largest snowkite race: Red Bull Ragnarok. With shifty winds and some seriously icy conditions, only 4 of the 300 kiters we're able to complete the course in full, making it the toughest competition to date. Check out some of the best action from Red Bull Ragnarok 2015!

Hurricanes suffer their first loss of the season, playing the Waratahs.

Episode 2 follows the boys through some New Zealand adventures as they try their skills at downhill mountain biking, white water rafting, and surfing. Hucker takes a revealing leap of faith, all the while hitting some of the best parks between Rotorua and Gisborne.

Eight athletes. Five ocean events. One champion. Take a breathtaking journey across New Zealand to see who will be crowned the world’s first Ultimate Waterman.

As fatigue sets in and the battle for leaderboard points wages on, day 5 and 6 of the Ultimate Waterman takes the athletes to Raglan for the longboard and stand-up paddle endurance events. New Zealand local Daniel Kereopa, and Hawaiian phenom Kai Lenny, duke it out in an all-out battle for the coveted Ultimate Waterman title.

What happens when you prematurely celebrate winning a race? You don't win it, as this Oregon runner found out. Video / Fox Sports

Day 4 of the Ultimate Waterman competition kicked off with an early morning drive from Auckland to the Coromandel Mandel Penninsula for the shortboard surfing event of the series. As Cyclone Pam began to fill in, the athletes were able to compete in some fun-size punchy beachbreak conditions.

In this episode, the riders travel to Cape Reinga, the very tip of the North Island. From there it's all BMX action from Kaitaia through to Cambridge as they begin their epic road trip southward towards the tail of New Zealand. Join Jaden Leeming (NZ), Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark (USA), Kris Fox (USA) and Corey Bohan (AU) on Red Bull Tip to Tail, the BMX trip of a lifetime.

Tyler Hamilton told the Phil Taylor about lying and cheating and Lance Armstrong, and the first time they saw each other since a testy chance encounter at a restaurant in 2011 that gave rise to FBI investigations of possible witness tampering.

With the LV Cup successfully placed in the trophy cabinet, the focus returns to the Premiership and a huge game against Harlequins that will set the tone for the remainder of the season. With a world record crowd set to watch the showdown, episode 4 follows Saracens as they go through the final preparations for what promises to be one of the most hotly-contested games of the season to date.

Day 3 of the Ultimate Waterman Competition brings the athletes to the rugged coastline of Purakanui, for a stand-up paddleboarding event. As Cyclone Pam fills in, the point break lights up with the perfect right hand wave, ripe for big turns, long rides, and the occasional barrel. Kai Lenny started off with a commanding lead, but was edged out in the last few minutes by the New Zealand local, Daniel Kereopa, who snuck under the lip for some tube time to seal 1st place for the event. Check out the best action from the day.

Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki has retired from all rugby due to concerns about his long term health. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014 during an Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was cleared to resume training as part of a graduated return to play plan.

Former Australia cricket captain and renowned commentator Richie Benaud has died, aged 84.