NZ Herald motorsport correspondent and nzherald.co.nz motorsport host Eric Thompson chats with former McLaren F1 team member and motorsport commentator legend Bob McMurray about all things racing. In this episode we discuss Lewis Hamilton's move to Mercedes and does that mean the end of Michael Schumacher? We preview the Japanese F1 Grand prix and for the real petrol heads we look at the 50th running of the Bathurst 1000. For those who like to play in the dirt we have a look at Hayden Paddon's chances at the all tarmac Rally France. Oh, and Tom Blomqvist's continuing improvement in the Euro F3 championship.

NRL Grand Final picks, Quade Cooper dramas, and what’s up with League eligibility rules. All covered in this week’s Boil Up.

Woodstock Honey Fight for Life will be held on Saturday 15 December 2012 at The Trusts Stadium Arena in Waitakere. It has been announced that BIG Willie Mason will captain the rugby League team in the traditional rugby vs league match off. Mason's father passed away with cancer when Willie was only 17 years old, he has always dedicated money & time to support the fight against cancer. When presented with the opportunity to box in the fight for life he jumped at the chance.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has reportedly quit as coach of the NRL club after 10 years following days of player unrest. There is speculation Sheens may be looking to the New Zealand Warriors. Could Sheens be the problem solver for the NZ club. Ex-Kiwi League legend Dean Lonergan & Newcastle Knights player Willie Mason give their expert opinion & analysis.

Herald writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert analysis & opinion on the All Blacks and their preparation to play Argentina before taking on the Springboks in South Africa.

NZ Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson and former McLaren F1 team member and motorsport commentator Bob McMurray chat about Singapore Grand Prix and how the F1 championship maybe coming to Alonso rather than him chasing it. Also, they discuss how a Chinese driver can get a Super Licence when others may struggle, and whether it's Mercedes or AMG going racing in the V8 Supercars championship.

Olympian and BMX Silver medalist Sarah Walker finally came home to where her story started; the small country town of Kawerau. Welcomed back by her parents, teachers and schools, Sarah reflects upon having a dream that any 'small town kid' can follow if they really want to.

Tomohiro Fujii set the bar and took out the overall "Best Documentary" of the Canon Shootout of the World Heli Challenge with this masterpiece. Tomo-san filmed and edited the doco himself. An extraordinary effort of an extraordinary event.

Here's a 5 minute round up of what the World Heli Challenge 2012 was all about, The World Heli Challenge is an event held over 15 days based out of the Lake Hawea Hotel just outside of Wanaka. As far as video media goes, its invitational only with a total of 6 cinematographers from around the world chosen to go head to head to construct an individual impression on the WHC.

For the premier episode of 'The Snow Show' we catch up with Shelly Gotlieb fresh from her northern hemisphere season in Auckland as she gets set for the kiwi winter.

“Broadcasters special on Boil Up this week with Andrew Mulligan and Scotty Stevenson joining the Boil Team”

A euphoric Uruguayan player at Turkish top flight side Kasimpasa was quickly sent crashing back down to earth when his goal celebrations were cut short by a fan stealing his shirt.

The medal ceremony at the Cloud, on Auckland's waterfront, was the first time an Olympic gold medal had been presented in New Zealand. Arms shot into the air under the rolling blue canopy of the Cloud. "Now I know, I can believe 100 per cent, that I am the Olympic champion," said Valerie Adams, New Zealand's belated gold medallist for winning the shot put at the London 2012 Olympic Games. "This is more than I expected," Adams said pulling out a tissue from her pocket as her eyes flushed red. She thanked New Zealand "for your love and support". "I do this for you, and I do this for our country."

Olympian Valerie Adams was welcomed at Auckland Airport this morning by a crowd of supporters, as she arrives home for her gold medal ceremony tonight in Auckland.

Herald sports writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks test against The Springboks in Dunedin, which saw Richie McCaw the recipient of a cheap blow from prop Dean Greyling who received a 2 week suspension for his efforts.

Japanese diver Yuya Sumiyama won the 5th round of the 2012 Asia Pacific Rally Championship in Hokkaido, Japan. The lead changed 4 times on the final day with plenty of crashes and roll-overs to add to the drama.

NZ Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson and former McLaren F1 team member and motorsport commentator Bob McMurray chat about this weekend's F1 race in Singapore, two Kiwis racing at the last round of the IndyCar championship and Hayden Paddon's continuing mechanical woes in the FIA WRC S2000 title race among other things. Also, Bob succinctly passes comment on Lewis Hamilton's rumored move to Mercedes.

The All Black coach Steve Hansen and his Springbok counterpart Heyneke Meyer reflect on the physical toil and the effort from both teams during the Dunedin test match won by the All Blacks 21-11, after leading 5-3 at the halftime break. Aaron Smith describes how he scored his break away try and Ma'a Nonu says the match was an arm-wrestle. The captains and coaches all comment on the yellow card offence with Hansen saying it was a 'cheap shot'.

Ladies special on Boil Up, Michelle Pickles and Laura McGoldrick join our team to debate all things Union and League.

All Black coach Steve Hansen explains his reasons why he has selected this team against the Springboks, including dropping Aaron Smith to the bench and what he expects from the wounded South Africans.

New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss the merits of the All Black halfbacks and the match up against the powerful Springboks.

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of Saturday's Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in Dunedin after being suspended for two weeks for a headbutt against Australia last weekend. However assistant coach John McFarland is confident the team will perform well under the roof of the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

All Blacks and Highlanders' winger Hosea Gear passes on rugby tips during the All Blacks Rippa Rugby Experience event at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin yesterday to a new generation of rugby fans, who won a competition to meet and play with some of the All Blacks.

Scarfies were out in force to meet their All Black heroes in Dunedin before the Test match against the Springboks this weekend, Student eating games and races and a burger stand kept Andrew Hore and his team busy while sheltering from the inclement weather.

The New Zealand Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson chats with the 2012 National Kart Champion Daniel Bray about his successful career so far & what he has planned for the near future.

The All Blacks received an emotional Haka, and meet hundreds of fans as they arrived in Dunedin ahead of their Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks on Saturday.

Special guests Michael Jones, Frank Bunce and Pat Lam join the Boil Up regulars this week to put their balls on the table

After their smackdown of Argentina, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and crew address the media.

The All Blacks beat the Pumas 21-5 in a hard fought match in windy conditions, but they had a 20 min half time break as the lights went out in Westpac stadium.

This is our video 'bomb'; All Black star Piri Weepu was being interviewed by media sideline at training before the test match against the Pumas Saturday, watch the cameraman in the background.