The New Zealand Herald sports writer Wynne Gray give his expert analysis on the All Blacks squad named to play in the Investec Rugby Championships.

All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen and his fellow selectors Assistant Coach Ian Foster & former All Black Grant Fox have announced the squad for the 2012 Investec Rugby Championship, with Auckland Blues prop Charlie Faumuina the latest All Black to be named.

As sporting fairytales go, the Chiefs as 2012 Super Rugby champions is right up there. Their transformation from conference easy beats to title holders in the space of 12 months should really raise suspicion were it not for the fact they owe everything to hard work, commitment, bravery, simplicity and an enormous amount of creative talent from both players and coaching staff. They are worthy champions and probably more than that: they have the look of a side ready to build a dynasty. The foundations are rock solid. Every part of their game has held up under the most intense scrutiny all season and especially last night.

Mark down trust as the key component in the Olympic success of gold medallists Eric Murray and Hamish Bond on Eton Dorney today. Anything other than a win, and by a solid margin would have been among the shocks of the regatta. Their dominance of the discipline has been overwhelming since they came together in 2009, after being members of the coxless four who won the world title in 2007 but missed the A final at the Beijing Olympics.

Joseph Sullivan who won gold in London with Nathan Cohen in the men's double sculls has been filming videos pre Olympics... watch his work. courtesy YouTube 1joenz.

Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking and Radio Sport's Tony Veitch talk to Hauraki's Matt Heath about our first gold medal, our upcoming medal prospects, and Michael Phelps in today's Olympics 180.

Double scullers Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan have painted gold on New Zealand's Olympic campaign. The defending world champions won the title with a sizzling second half on Eton Dorney to roar home and collect New Zealand's first gold medal of the Games. Sullivan, sitting in the stroke seat, flung his arms in the air and sank back into Cohen's lap, turned to his right and shook hands with his partner before standing upright in the boat.

It’s a Super Rugby Special this week on Boil Up. Special Guests Robbie Fruen and Jarrod Hoeata join Buck Shelford, Ian Jones and Willie Lose to debate the Chiefs vs Sharks Super Rugby final. Plus Martin Devlin sits in for Meoldie Robinson and tries to take down Te Arahi Maipi in oral battle of mass proportions.

Heather Huddleston followed the New Zealand rowing action at Kiwi House, not knowing the equestrian bronze medalists she had cheered on the day before would be there too.

Slideshow of different pictures taken during the 2012 London Olympic Games on July 30, 2012 in London.

Sonny Bill & Liam Messam are ready to go for the Super Rugby finals against the Sharks in Hamilton.

Herald sports writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis on Graham Henry's new book and the big question can the Chiefs win the Super Rugby finals against the Sharks.

Hauraki's Matt Heath recaps the rowing, Mark Todd and our stunning athletes with Classic Hits' Stacey Morrison and ZM's Flynny in today's Olympics 180

Hauraki's Matt Heath recaps the Olympics opening ceremony and the first weekend of events with Flava's Dave Fane and Classic Hits' Jason Reeves

It is the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan at the moment where believers go without food and drink during the hours of daylight, something which isn't easy for the 3,500 Muslim athletes taking part in the Olympic Games. They have to find a way to honor their faith without compromising their performances.

The Chiefs are the best New Zealand side in this year's Super 15 series but have one more obstacle before they can claim their first title. Their enchanting season continues after they saw off the seven times champion Crusaders in Hamilton. It was a match of pulsating tension but not always great class as the rivals snarled and niggled each other.

Hauraki's Matt Heath looks ahead to the London 2012 Olympics with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking and Radio Sport's Tony Veitch.

Te Arahi Maipi & Melodie Robinson are joined this week by All Blacks Piri Weepu & Hosea Gear.

The identity of the torchbearer who will light the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is as yet unknown. Former nzherald.co.nz contributor Mitch Freeley, of the Total Digital Football blog, explains why east London's own David Beckham is the bookies' favourite.

The Crusaders prepare for their upcoming Super Rugby semifinal against the Chiefs on Friday night.

Herald sports writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give their expert opinion and analysis of the first semi-final of the 2012 Super Rugby competition between the Crusaders & Chiefs.

New Zealand's 1500m silver medalist runner Nick Willis talks about his preparations & aspirations for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Kiwi Games is the story of Mike Dawson's lead up to the 2012 London Olympics Games. He tells us about the relationship he has with his Dad, how he balances slalom racing and extreme kayaking, what happened in the last 4 years after missing out on Beijing, his trips to Mexico, Zambia, USA... In 10 days he'll represent New Zealand at the London 2012 Olympic Games. We wish him good luck! Bring back some bling bling.! For more info on Mike just check out his website mikedawson.co.nz Directed, Edited, and Filmed by Ciarán Heurteau (ciaranheurteau.com) Additional Footage: Mike Dawson, Benjamin Hjort Music by: Battleships - Retrospect battleshipsband.bandcamp.com facebook.com/battleshipsband twelve-productions.com facebook.com/twelveproductions 12@twelveproductions.com

Te Arahi Maipi & Melodie Robinson debate three hot footy topics of the week, with the legendary judging panel of Stacey Jones, Buck Shelford & Tony Kemp.

A YouTube sensation from Sarah Brame with nearly 8 million views shows a couple fishing in the USA at a wharf when they hook a little fish.. that turns into shark bait.

25-year-old Oscar Pistorius, whose legs were amputated below the knee when he was a baby, is soon to make history by running in the London Olympics. He will be the first amputee athlete to compete in the Games.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of Rob Waddell's historic win in Sydney.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of the 1500m Olympic final in Montreal 1976. John Walker was the world mile record-holder, he had run the second fastest 1500m ever and was a warm favourite for the gold medal.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of the one-two finish at the 2004 Athens Olympic games, when Hamish Carter & Bevan Docherty dueled to the finish line to take silver & gold in the triathlon.

David Leggat The New Zealand Herald senior sports writer retells the story of New Zealand's first Olympic champion & our only boxing champion to date. Ted Morgan the Wellington Boxer who won gold at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.