An Italian goalkeeper scores an amazing own goal when a wicked wind picks up his clearance and lifts it back over his head. Video / Youtube: deltagnan.

New Zealand's Joseph Parker announced his arrival in the ranks of respected heavyweights tonight with a second round knockout of durable South African heavyweight Francois Botha.

Head coach Philippe Saint-André announced his team to play the All Blacks in the second of the series in Christchurch. With players like Frederic Michalak making a returning start he hopes they can be more clinical and to improve their set.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has put the heat on his starting XV to make significant improvements in the second test against France in Christchurch on Saturday. As expected, Hansen has resisted the urge to make big changes to the team which began the three-test series with a rusty 23-13 victory over the French at Eden Park.

First and foremost Ernie Merrick is an educator. His journey as a football coach and an educator has brought him to Wellington and he conducted his first full training session outdoors with the Phoenix today and ran it so his players would learn something.

Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry discuss the All Blacks squad to face France in Christchurch after Steve Hansen named an unchanged starting XV.

An Argentine footballer takes a dog by the neck and throws him to the stands. The dog crashes into the fence and runs across the field of play. The poor dog suffers an attack and the player is ejected. Courtesy: CanalFutbolista.com

In part three of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about why they’ve put their faith in the relatively untested Joseph Parker.

American sprinter Carlin Isles displays his outrageous speed on the 2013 sevens circuit. Video / Youtube: Iamriizk.

The All Blacks talk mistakes from their first test and strategies they can use in their second test against France, as they prepare in Christchurch.

In part two of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about undercard fights and why models and dwarfs are getting bouts ahead of amateur boxers.

The All Blacks have arrived in Christchurch for the second test against France and aren't taking the French lightly after their first test win at Eden Park on Saturday night.

In part one of a three part series Steve Orsbourn talks to the Duco owners about the promotion of boxing bouts where debate remains over whether entertainment is more important than the sport itself.

A man won £50,000 during the interval of the Trent Bridge ODI, courtesy of Stowford Press, when he bowled three balls which hit the stumps. Video / Youtube: ecbcricket

The French head coach Philippe Saint-André was very disappointed after the loss in the first test against the All Blacks, with a few line breaks they weren't able to finish off with points on the board.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen was very happy to get the win against France in the first test but, he knows they still have alot of work to improve the game plan.

French captain Thierry Dusautoir looks to make his last appearance at Eden Park in the first test against the All Blacks. Having lost the Rugby World Cup final there he hopes to walk off the field with a win.

Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from Cardiff to discuss the Champions Trophy the Black Caps' chances of getting out of group A.

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has named his team to play France in the first of three tests. The talking point was the naming of Dane Coles as starting hooker, Hansen believes he has all the skills and mental capacity to play the game and he is part of the All Blacks future.

Passions run high in any international amputee soccer match. Photo / Video: 101unbelievablegoals.

Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks announced the squad to take on the French in the first of three test at Eden Park.

Martin Guptill's 189 not out, the highest score by a New Zealander in one-day internationals, led the visitors to 359 for three in the second match of the series.

There were six new faces announced today in Steve Hansen's All Blacks squad to face France in the upcoming three-match test series. Joining the squad are the Blues trio of Steven Luatua, Charles Piutau and Francis Saili alongside Hurricane lock Jeremy Thrush, Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki and Crusaders backrower Matt Todd. The 32-man squad will be captained by No 8 Kieran Read with the All Black's stalwart No 10 acting as vice captain for the series.

New Zealand Herald writers Wynne Gray & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion & analysis after the announcement of the All Blacks 32-man squad which includes 6 new faces.

French Rugby captain Thierry Dusautoir meets the press and wonders which french rugby team will show up to play the All Blacks, the bad or the brilliant?.

French Rugby head coach Philippe Saint-Andre said the team is already beginning to focus on the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Bringing a squad of 35 players he hopes giving them game time will help bring back the flare. Another 8 players are still to arrive after their provincial finals.

Andrew Alderson joins Cameron McMillan from London to discuss the first ODI against England at lord's.

A solid third day on San Francisco Bay for the team today. The guys are learning more and more about sailing here everyday, but perhaps the best lesson of the day was learning a new high speed which the AC72 can fly at.

Land Rover, an Official Global Sponsor of the British & Irish Lions, talked to Head Coach Warren Gatland on his experiences of playing against the Lions.

Robin van Persie shows off his skills against children at freestyle tournament. Video / Youtube: RialaR9