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.
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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. All Blacks coach Steve Hansen used the word, or variations of it, several times, in his final press call before boarding the plane. "The northern tours the last couple of years ... we've not seen the same sort of excitement we've seen today. All bodes well," said Hansen. This does seem promising news given the All Blacks played some tired rugby on their 2013 northern tour, failing to capture the at times ethereal heights of their Rugby Championship brand of play.
Black Caps bowler Tim Southee and Proteas Batsman Hashima Amla speak to media ahead of the 2nd ODI cricket international to be played in Mt Maunganui.
Former Wallabies coach and All Black Robbie Deans talks about the influence that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter has in the All Blacks team.
Former Australia coach Deans, speaking only days after his successor Ewen McKenzie resigned as Australia coach following the fallout from the Kurtley Beale text scandal, said Cheika, a hard-nosed former No8, might have to change his ways slightly, but he had the ability to handle what appears to be one of the toughest jobs in rugby.
The Black Caps will begin their Cricket World Cup preparations at Tauranga's Bay Oval in the first of three one-day internationals against the Proteas.
Bledisloe Cup match winner Colin Slade has been left out of the All Blacks' 34-man squad to tour the USA and Europe. Counties Manukau halfback Augustine Pulu has been named in the squad as Sonny Bill Williams also joins Carter and Victor Vito in a return to the squad.
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 Andrew Gourdie.
There was a lot of tension in the air when the Junior Kiwis delivered this haka before their international with the Junior Kangaroos last night. Video / Youtube - CHACrugby
These All Blacks simply don't know when they are beaten. This was Dublin all over again. Maybe it was even braver because the opposition were better and had given them nothing all night. They had to pull the rabbit out of the hat when it looked like they surely couldn't. And then, fourth-choice first-five, Colin Slade had to nail a tough conversion. What a kick. What a game and the All Blacks can wake up this morning and be proud of their courage and commitment. They can look at themselves in the mirror and smile because they know they have once again dodged a bullet.
Sydney Stars won their first match of the National Rugby Championship however the game will be remembered for a refereeing howler in which an "own try" was awarded. Video / YouTube - North Harbour Rays.
Rising New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker beat Sherman Williams in a controversy-tinged fight in Waitakere last night, winning by unanimous decision before the Bahamas fighter let rip at the judges, calling the result "ridiculous".
All Blacks have tinkered with their line-up for Saturday's test in Brisbane and signalled their intention to try to beat-up the Wallabies then run them off their feet. Brodie Retallick, Wyatt Crockett and Dane Coles return to starting roles and, with Patrick Tuipulotu on the bench, the tight five has a menacing feel and will be tasked with repeating the performance they delivered in their last outing against Australia at Eden Park.
Jonah Lomu is supporting his brother John in Thursdays boxing bout against 'the Butterbean' on Joseph Parkers undercard. He's still a busy man traveling the world with most of his work now offshore.
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker pledged to knock out Sherman Williams tomorrow night during their weigh-in this afternoon
After assembling in Brisbane, Assistant Coach Ian Foster and AB's number eight Kieran Read give their thoughts on what to expect this week. Video courtesy allblacks.com
New Zealand cricketer Cory Anderson is looking forward to the Scottish challenge in Christchurch, getting their World Cup preparation off to a positive start.
New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss the upcoming Bledisloe test match in Brisbane against the embattled Wallabies.
New Zealand Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker met with Doctor John Mayhew who administered a cortisone injection. Doctor Mayhew believes Parker may experience some discomfort today but will be okay come fight night and sees no medical reasons why he could not fight. Trainer Kevin Barry was more optimistic and confident that Parker will be at his peak performance come fight night.
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 Andrew Gourdie.
Ben Flower reacts badly to a clash with former New Zealand Warrior Lance Hohaia in the second minute of the Super League Grand Final. Video / Youtube / TheYardwxm
The 2014 trout fishing season has opened. The New Zealand Herald ventured out onto Lake Tarawera to see how anglers were doing.