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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

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.

Warning - Graphic content of Jules Bianchi's crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Footage from YouTube / Philip Dabrowiecki and Marca

The fastest man in world rugby is Carlin Isles. But how does he rate compared to the top stars of the NBA, the NFL, and the 100m world record holder, Usain Bolt? The former athlete, whose memorable tries for the USA Eagles Sevens have lit up the HSBC Sevens World Series, goes 'head to head' with the best in the world from the track, field and court with amazing results.

Sonny Bill Williams is back in rugby, training with the Steelers the double code star says he has been watching the ITM cup and keen for hard work and is happy rugby union now feels like 'second nature' for him.

During the Rugby Championship match between hosts Argentina and Australia's Wallabies, the Argentinian anthem singer Marcelo Zelada forgot the words to 'Advance Australia Fair'. Courtesy: YouTube/SpringbokSevensTV

After the thrilling test match won by the Springboks at Ellis Park, hear the All Blacks and 'Bok reaction from the captains and coaches.

The Boks took their win. They fought for everything. They were superb everywhere and maybe they were a bit lucky with the final penalty - but no one could begrudge them their win. Reaction from the All Blacks courtesy allblacks.com. It was yet another epic encounter between these two and what's become clear is that while there is nothing between them - there is a big gap back to everyone else now.

If everything goes to plan at Ellis Park, the All Blacks will take themselves and the Springboks to the cusp of physiological Armageddon in the final 10 minutes. Hear the All Blacks and Springbok captains before the Ellis Park test.

Conrad Smith eyes up the Springbok challenge courtesy of allblacks.com, Ellis Park may be the spiritual home of the Springboks but the All Blacks are hoping to use that against South Africa on Sunday morning. Recognised as one of the most daunting and intimidating venues in the game, the All Blacks feel the crowd can be turned against the Springboks.

Brodie Retallick has lost his battle to recover from concussion and won't be part of an All Black side that shows just two injury-enforced changes from the one that started in Argentina. Jeremy Thrush comes in for Retallick while the other change is at prop, where Joe Moody will make his first test start at loose-head prop. All Black coach Steve Hansen explains courtesy allblacks.com

All Blacks arrive in Johannesburg for the final Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park and try to acclimatize after their long flight from Argentina.

Supporters of Scottish rugby, Welsh, Italian and Irish all seem to be for England. But in fact, they have responded to the question "Which team do you want to see lose?" in the 6 Nations tournament, this is not so much that you want a team to win, but rather that we want to see lose." The BBC banned the ad for the Six Nations 2012. They deemed inappropriate. YouTube/Marcopepito

The All Blacks have won the Rugby Championship with a test to spare, a bonus-point victory over Argentina at La Plata today in which Julian Savea again proved he is one of the deadliest backs in the world sealing their dominance.Video courtesy of allblacks.com; Savea scored a try, had one ruled out, and provided one for replacement halfback TJ Perenara as the All Blacks capitalised on a dominant first half to once again roll over the top of the Pumas at the Ciudad Estadio de La Plata near Buenos Aires.