Some of the world's best water sports athletes - including surfers and stand-up paddleboarders - will be based in Auckland next March competing for the title of the The Ultimate Waterman. Competitors in the elite section will compete in six different disciplines; shortboard surfing, longboard surfing, stand-up paddleboard endurance and stand-up paddleboard surfing, waka ama endurance and tow-in surfing.
Dan Carter has admitted to doubts but also excitement as he prepares to return from yet another injury to the All Blacks' No10 jersey against Scotland on Sunday. "There's been a lot of frustration throughout the year," he said. "There has been doubt that has crept in in certain periods
James Parsons will make his debut at hooker, Colin Slade will start on the right wing, and Richie McCaw will play at blindside flanker... and the waterboy Dan Carter starts at first five — it’s all change for the All Blacks against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
An impromptu game of beach cricket provided an opportunity for local children to test their skills against former international Gavin Larsen – as well as getting up close to the Cricket World Cup trophy.
As the trophy visits Hobbiton near Matamata, Chris Harris single-handedly acts out how sees the final ball of next year’s ICC Cricket World Cup final.
The Far North Cricket Association has seen a surge in junior players over recent years and they moved games to the A&P Showgrounds to be next to the World Cup trophy tour event. The cows were relocated and the mower sent. As Gavin Larsen says: “you can’t get any more grassroots than this.”
New Zealand born Scottish wing Sean Maitland looking ahead to playing his country of birth this weekend.
The Canterbury A&P show is famous for town meeting country and a showcase for all things 'Kiwi', Simon Baker meets former Axe World Champion Ray Hallaway who reveals the secret of the 'chop' and also the future of the sport in young Jack Simpson.
Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give their analysis on Scotland beating Argentina and what the All Blacks can expect in this weekend's test match against Scotland.
All Blacks Ben Smith and Charlie Faumunina are getting ready to face the Scots who have never beaten the AB's, and Ian Foster says Dan Carter will be getting game time as he eases back into international rugby.
Cricket legend Shane Warne is excited to be guest of honour at Cup Day in Christchurch and joked that by the end of today, rumours will be rampant that he's dating several local fillies. The colourful sportsman and Liz Hurley's ex, known simply as 'Warney', flew into Christchurch last night. It's believed the cricketer, who has a reputation for being a ladies' man, was at a city night spot last night and arrived 20 minutes late to his press conference at Addington this morning.
All Black veteran Keven Mealamu is set to past the legend Sir "Pinetree" Colin Meads world record of 361 first class games when he runs out to play Scotland this Saturday.
All Blacks centre Conrad Smith has left the squad to return home to New Zealand for what coach Steve Hansen has called a "family matter". However, Hansen is confident Smith, a recent new father, will return after this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield to be available to play Wales in Cardiff the following week.
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Hear post match reaction, expert opinion and analysis from The New Zealand Herald team of Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry in London.
Here's the post match reaction from the England and All Blacks' captains and coaches. Whatever it may have looked like, the All Blacks can take a fair amount of pride and satisfaction from their efforts at Twickenham. It's not a fortress, but it is a tough place to win.
All Blacks skipper is excited and ready for the England test, the AB's got tripped up last time in London and McCaw doesn't want a summer thinking about a loss.
NZ Herald's Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry give you the latest update before the All Blacks' test against England.
The All Blacks considered ditching the Ka Mate haka shortly after Graham Henry took over as coach, Britain's Daily Telegraph has reported. A decade ago, many All Blacks felt that the haka was no longer appropriate, All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka Enoka told the Telegraph. Management and senior leaders, led by Tana Umaga, held discussions on how the haka could be maintained and kept relevant and consultations were held with Ngati Toa.
Aaron Cruden has admitted to his surprise at being named as starting first-five against England on Sunday, adding that it gives him the perfect opportunity to win back the respect of his teammates and New Zealand rugby fans after his high-profile mistake saw him miss the All Blacks' trip to Argentina and South Africa.
Aaron Cruden has been given the nod over both Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett for the All Blacks No10 jersey against England at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT).Cruden is one of only four players to retain their starting positions from the big victory over the USA in Chicago. The others are second-five Sonny Bill Williams, who was selected ahead of Malakai Fekitoa and Ryan Crotty, and No8 Kieran Read and fullback Israel Dagg.
The white collar has been dropped and it's gunmetal silver for numbers and logos. Revealed overnight in London, the new All Blacks strip will see the boys running out against England at Twickenham in the "blackest jersey ever" this weekend. The flash new threads have taken more than two years to develop and are expected to take the team through to next year's Rugby World Cup in the UK. Made from woven carbon fabric, the uniforms have been designed to accommodate player movement as well as hold their shape - ensuring our top rugby men can pull off all their on-field moves.
The English media feel that the All Blacks v England test this Saturday is rehearsal for a World Cup final in 2015. New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are in London giving their expert opinion and analysis.
England's increasing willingness to run the ball - which almost brought them dividends in Dunedin in June - is good not only for them and the game but also the All Blacks, according to Kieran Read and Julian Savea.
The All Blacks attended a wreath laying service at the New Zealand Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London with Sir Lockwood Smith and other New Zealand representatives who paid their respects to New Zealanders who died in World War 1. Those who lost their lives lost their lives in World War I included 13 All Blacks; Albert Downing, Henry Dewar, Frank Wilson, Robert Black, George Sellars, James Baird, Reginald Taylor, James McNeece, Dave Gallaher, ‘Jum’ Turtill, Eric Harper, Ernest Dodd and Alex Ridlan
Mark Stafford from the TAB is joined by Hayley Holt from "The Crowd goes Wild", Lotto man Jordan Vandermade. and Silver Fern Kayla Cullen. They give their picks and thoughts for the Melbourne Cup.
The All Blacks arrive in London in readiness for a quite different test against the might of England at Twickenham.
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Soldier Field. 62,000 people. That's all you really need to know. The All Blacks came to America. They conquered. Hear from returning All Black stars Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams as they look ahead to England and reflect on the AB victory.
All Blacks Kieran Read and Luke Romano are given a horse riding lesson from the Chicago Mounted Police, outside the team hotel. courtesy allblacks.com
Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he will stay on the All Blacks' Northern Hemisphere tour even if his wife goes into labour. Williams and his wife Alana Raffie are expecting their first child in about a fortnight. Williams has been selected to play at second-five for the All Blacks against the USA Eagles in Chicago this Sunday. It will be his first test for the All Blacks since 2012. Williams only recently returned to rugby after spending two seasons playing in the NRL with the Syndey Roosters. courtesy allblacks.com
Hear from Luke Crawford, the Maori All Blacks' Kaumatua as he explains some of the history and pride within the team and the special way they do things. Courtesy allblacks.com
The All Blacks took their travelling show to Toyota Stadium yesterday, home of football team the Chicago Fire as the train for Sunday mornings Test match against the USA Eagles. Courtesy allblacks.com
Excitement seems to be the in-word for the All Blacks as they build towards Sunday's historic first test against the USA Eagles in Chicago.