All Blacks No8 Kieran Read has been ruled out of the first test with a recurrence of his concussion symptoms. Fellow loose forward Sam Cane has been ruled out for the series due to a fracture in his knee, and wing Julian Savea is in doubt with a knee problem
All Blacks No8 Kieran Read has been ruled out of the first test against England at Eden Park on Saturday with a recurrence of his concussion symptoms. On a relatively dramatic morning for the All Blacks, fellow loose forward Sam Cane has been ruled out for the series due to a fracture in his knee, and wing Julian Savea is in doubt with a knee problem of his own.
Steven Adams' rookie NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder is over. In his exit interview he gets everyone laughing with his dry Kiwi sense of humor. Courtesy: OKC Thunder
England assistant coach Graham Rowntree knows first hand what it's like to win against the All Blacks, he says 'it's all about self belief at the end of the day 'we have enough on our plate without being in awe of the All Blacks'.
All Blacks Liam Messam and Conrad Smith front the media to discuss the transition from Super Rugby to Test matches, and that perhaps the Kiwi public need to respect the England team more than they are.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, recalled loose forward Jerome Kaino, and skipper Richie McCaw aren't underestimating the England rugby team and their desire to beat New Zealand.
The return of 48-Test veteran and Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino, who returns to the national side after a stint in Japan. He's happy to be back in black for the All Blacks.
Highlanders midfielder Malakai Fekitoa and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu are the two new faces in the All Blacks squad, they tell us how they were told, and who they told first about being selected for the All Blacks.
During the international football friendly between England and Peru, a fan hits a player with a paper airplane from up in the nose bleed section. Video / You Tube: Maci Dain
Ponsonby Rugby Club have produced more All Blacks and other internationals than any other club in the country, they've won the Gallaher Shield, symbol of Auckland club rugby supremacy, more times than any club. The England rugby squad and their U20's squad both made appearances to mark the occasion along with the club and its members.
Chris Cairns named Stephen Fleming, Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills as three players who have aided the ICC's investigation into his alleged role in match-fixing. He describes the allegations ranged against him as "absurd, bizarre and scary". He was questioned by the Metropolitan Police in relation to an investigation into possible match-fixing.
The New Zealand under 20 team welcomes the teams in the IRB Junior World Championship 2014 to Auckland at the Orakei Marae.
The England rugby teaem has arrived, head coach Stuart Lancaster was happy & confident with the team although injuries has ruled out some key players, Lancaster acknowledges that it's not ideal to play the world champs without your best team.
The message behind the 'Don't be an Egg' video is that sports' people wear their heart on their sleeves, they become passionate. Its ok to be passionate,its ok to support your team; its ok to yell encouragement. BUT It's not OK to lose your temper on the sideline. Courtesy Rugby League Northland/YouTube
During the French Open Kids' Day, Gaël Monfils and Laurent Lokoli faced each other in a crazy dance battle. Video / YouTube: Roland Garros
England loose forward James Haskell says his season playing for the Highlanders proved to him that the All Blacks are beatable.
New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss the upcoming England test series.
England coach Stuart Lancaster has named his squad for the three test series against the All Blacks. New Zealand will be selecting from a full strength Super Rugby season while his touring squad is inexperienced in terms of caps and availability.
Just when it looked like their season was dead and buried the Hurricanes thrashed the Chiefs 45-8 in Wellington.
Updated opinion and analysis from Dylan Cleaver and Andrew Alderson from the New Zealand Herald on the match-fixing saga gripping the cricket world.
Prime Minister John Key feels that the actions of individuals if proven won't jeopardise the running of the Cricket World Cup in NZ in 2015, nor people traveling to NZ to watch and enjoy it.
The Chiefs are showing their support for Rotorua born, NBA player Steven Adams. A video by Adams favourite rugby team wishing him luck for his Oklahoma City Thunder team. The 20-year-old is an avid fan of the Super Rugby team Courtesy Chiefs Rugby/YouTube.
All it took was one word to ensure the future of cricket's credibility would come down to a battle between Brendon McCullum and Player X. When asked whether he stood by his testimony to the ICC's anti-corruption unit (ACSU), McCullum was unequivocal. "Yes."
A couple of Blues players took some time out during the bye to go bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
Piri Weepu was on hand to help celebrate fellow All Blacks Ma'a Nonu birthday, he helped with a surprise ending to the birthday song. Courtesy maanonu/Instagram
New Zealand Herald cricket expert Andrew Alderson discusses Cairns named as 'player x' as a cricket scandal, trial by media, and what should happen next with this investigation.
Canada's Conor Trainor scores the IRB sevens try of the year on day one of the Glasgow Sevens. Video / You Tube: IRB
Herald Rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis as the Super Rugby season nears playoffs, who will win the NZ conference and who will be in the playoffs.
The former New Zealand allrounder, identified by the New Zealand Herald today as the player being named as player X in the International Cricket Council inquiry, completely rejected the allegations against him - "and I will prove this".
Steve Hansen outlines the objectives of the upcoming All Blacks camps as the All Blacks prepare for the England series.
The Highlanders first-five drove the first nail through the coffin of the Hurricanes' 2014 Super Rugby campaign with an impressive kicking display in Wellington last night.
The greatest putt-putt shot of all time. A water fountain floating golf ball to hole-in-one. Video / Kyle Cox
The World Champion All Blacks sevens returned home to NZ with the trophy and their eyes set next on Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold.
Sacred Heart schoolboy Taniela Tupou steamrolls his way to hat trick of first half tries. Video / You Tube - SkySportNZ