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 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.

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.

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.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will equal All Blacks great Colin Meads’ record of 133 games for the All Blacks when he takes the field against Argentina this weekend. Hear him reflect on his treasured time in the All Blacks jersey. Courtesy allblacks.com

It will be Malakai Fekitoa's first start at second-five, a move from centre which coach Steve Hansen believes will be so seamless the 22-year-old could eventually specialise in both positions, and it will be Richie McCaw's 133rd match for the All Blacks, which puts him level with the great Colin Meads. Courtesy allblacks.com

All Blacks Colin Slade, TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett team up with Pumas great Hugo Porter for a kicking contest on a boat. Courtesy allblacks.com

Kieran Read speaks to the media after the All Blacks first full training in Argentina as they shake off the jet-lag before playing the Pumas Sunday morning NZ time. Courtesy allblacks.com

Netherland's Rabobank-Liv were involved in a big crash during the elite women's team time trial at the road world championships.

Kiwi motor-racing great Greg Murphy surprised league star Cameron Smith with a hot lap while dressed as 'Barry Ford' for a Holden promotion.

Video courtesy of allblacks.com. Aaron Cruden has been dropped from the All Blacks squad for the away leg of the Rugby Championship for disciplinary reasons. Cruden's been left at home by All Blacks management after missing the flight to Argentina after a late night drinking session in Auckland on Saturday.Coach Steve Hansen said as a consequence he's been left home and will not join the squad for the tests against the Pumas and Springboks.