Cricket writers Andrew Alderson and David Leggat give their opinion and analysis on current Black Cap series and the challenges ahead.

Young rugby sevens sensation Tyler Nathan-Wong on how she got introduced to the oval ball and what drives her.

You may think Cristiano Ronaldo is the best free-kick taker in the world. You'd be wrong. Video / Youtube: vvbasvv

Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch hosts 'The Vent' joining him is Michael Guerin and Eric Young as they give out awards for the winners and losers of 2014.

Cricket writers Andrew Alderson and Dylan Cleaver discuss the pros and cons of New Zealand selections with the World Cup 65 days away.

Kane Williamson's new bowling action. Video / YouTube - Black Caps TV

Al Pacino’s famous Any Given Sunday speech is given a new life in this lacklustre yet amusing re-enactment which was made as punishment for losing a Fantasy football bet. Video / Youtube: TBU Top City.

Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch hosts 'The Vent', which talks all the sporting issues, wrapping the latest news, with plenty of opinion and humour. Joining him today is Michael Guerin and Eric Young.

English golfer got close-up to a baboon during the second round at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.

After attempting to pummel the human equivalent of a cannonball in Sherman Williams' last time out, Joseph Parker and his camp are quietly looking forward to fighting a big man in Irineu Beato Costa Junior tonight.

Interviews and match footage from Auckland's friendly match against Uzbekistan Thursday 4th December 2014. Video / Youtube:PhototekNZ

Millie Elder-Holmes has spoken of the pressure she feels ahead of her Fight for Life bout in Hamilton on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference today ahead of her fight against Shortland Street actor Frankie Adams, Elder-Holmes said the attention from the media was the toughest aspect of preparing to get into the ring for the first time.

NZ heavyweight champ Joseph Parker will fight his biggest threat to date when he takes on Irineu Beato Costa Junior at Claudelands Arena December 6th.

A New Zealand man has failed in his attempt to break the world record freedive challenge. William Trubridge, world champion and double world record-holding freediver, is the world's best free immersion diver, and also holds the record for the "constant weight without fins" discipline. The 34-year-old attempted to dive 102m into a cavern off the Bahamas this morning. Trubridge looked comfortable as he attempted the 102m dive today, reaching the marker at two minutes, but shortly before the surface, the diver grabbed a safety line and was helped to top by two divers.

The next America’s Cup will be raced in Bermuda in June of 2017. The host venue was confirmed at a press conference in New York on Tuesday by Harvey Schiller, the Commercial Commissioner for the America’s Cup.

Stephanie Roche has spoken of her pride after being nominated alongside two of the world's most high-profile players for Fifa's goal of the year. Video / Youtube: RTENewsnow

Team Vestas Wind crew were rescued in the small hours of Sunday morning after the Danish team's Volvo Ocean Race boat was grounded on a reef in the Indian Ocean, forcing them to abandon it. Team Vestas Wind's rival race crew, Team Alvimedica (Charlie Enright/USA), diverted to assist in a rescue mission if necessary but were eventually cleared to continue racing north after it was apparent that the Vestas crew were no longer in danger.

An emotional Michael Clarke has paid tribute to Phillip Hughes, saying the team dressing room will never be the same.

Steven Adams, Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder stars in this new NBA commercial, embracing local small businesses just as they embrace him. Footage NBA/YouTube.

Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch hosts 'The Vent', which talks all the sporting issues, wrapping the latest news, with plenty of opinion and humour. Joining him today is Richard Turner and Eric Young.

The New Zealand Rugby Union are looking to lock up Steve Hansen for another two-year term as All Blacks coach before a ball is even kicked at next year's World Cup. In what would be an unprecedented move, Hansen could sign on and assure his future ahead of the tournament, a move that would see the coach retain the reins no matter what happened in England.

Hear from try scoring All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Kieran Read post match. The game was genuinely in the balance for 68 minutes and then wham, wham - two quick tries and the All Blacks were looking at a long and glorious summer. They had to dig deep to get home. They were rattled for much of the game. Their basic skills were all over the shop at times and they bordered on frantic.

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has been crowned World Rugby Player of the Year for 2014. Retallick, who played in New Zealand's 34-16 victory over Wales this morning, became the fourth player from his country to win the award presented to him in Cardiff after the clash at Millennium Stadium. The 23-year-old, who has played 35 Tests for New Zealand since making his debut against Ireland in June 2012, has thrived in the All Blacks' pack and follows in the footsteps of teammates Kieran Read (2013), Dan Carter (2005 and 2012) and Richie McCaw (2006, 2009 and 2010).

Hear the Captains and coaches post match reaction to the All Blacks victory over Wales 34-16, with the Welsh lamenting the cruel bounce of the ball, Steve Hansen and Richie McCaw give insight into how they over came a spirited Welsh effort.

In a year of winning ugly, it was fitting the All Blacks had to graft and grind yet another victory that owed everything to their character and resilience. They eased out in the end, won by a couple of lengths, and the fact they did, was a big statement about how tough they are to beat at the moment. The game was genuinely in the balance for 68 minutes and then wham, wham - two quick tries and the All Blacks were looking at a long and glorious summer.

Ten years after his first test as All Blacks captain, a match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium which almost finished in defeat for his team, Richie McCaw - older, and a whole lot wiser - will play his 100th as skipper against the same opposition and at the same venue.

Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are in Wales on tour with the All Blacks, they feel that the All Black forwards need to step up to deliver quick ball to their attacking backs, and expect an open and fast match under the roof in perfect conditions.

Beauden Barrett will start at first-five for the All Blacks against Wales and believes it will be 'survival of the fittest' to win. Sam Whitelock needs the tight five to stick to their core roles while coach Steve Hansen has let the '07 RWC match go and knows 'Wales will chuck everything at us'.

Warren Gatland was right - Beauden Barrett will start at first-five for the All Blacks against Wales on Sunday morning. Hansen said Barrett deserved his shot ahead of the others despite having played only about 25 minutes in the past three weeks. The other key selection was fullback and right wing, with Ben Smith and Charles Piutau winning those respective positions. Israel Dagg has been left out of the squad.

All Black captain Richie McCaw remembers the highs and lows of his 100 tests, Steve Hansen tells of the first time he saw McCaw play and ordering his plays not to 'snot him' at rucks.. Kieran Read knows it's a massive deal even if the skipper wants to put the team first.