All Black captain Richie McCaw discusses his move to the No. 8 jersey and touches on team chemistry and pressures put on by the weather during a captain's run in Hamilton.

The Irish rugby team discuss last week's play and their tactics for this weekend's game at a conference held in conjunction with Ireland's captain's run.

Boil Up, the sport show with balls has three hot footy topics to debate. Te Arahi Maipi & Melodie Robinson go head to head as the two judges, Tony Kemp & guest stars decide who shall be the victor.

Join Eric Thompson form the New Zealand herald and motorsport expert Bob McMurray as they discuss the world of motorsport and especially F1 and the upcoming WRC Rally of New Zealand.

Herald sports writers Gregor Paul and Wynne Gray give expert opinion and analysis of the All Black selections from Steve Hansen, the new wingers in offer, and what chance are the Irish team to claim a victory against New Zealand after 107 years of effort.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen kept his promise to alter his side for the third test against Ireland, but a couple of injuries have also forced his hand. Hansen has made six changes for the final test in Hamilton, with Dan Carter and Kieran Reid among those sitting out the dead rubber.

Piri Weepu has a slight injury cloud and keen for a start against the rampaging Irish while Aaron Cruden and Tamati Ellison are keen to break into the starting fifteen to prove their worth to Steve Hansen.

Join Ben Brown, Rafa Ortiz, Rush Sturges and Jared Meehan on an epic 35-day expedition that spans both islands of New Zealand. The team travels over 8000km, paddles for 24 days and descends 17 rivers, leading to the discovery of remote, new kayaking frontiers. The adventure is Red Bull Flow Hunters, a journey that bonds a team together, literally for their lives. This short clip offers a glimpse into what the Red Bull Flow Hunters Project is all about.

"You go into these places, and if you let your guard down for a second, that will kill ya". A 35 day adventure that spans both islands of New Zealand, sees the team travel over 8000km, paddle for 24 days and descend.

The New Zealand Herald motorsport correspondent Eric Thompson has a quickchat with World Production Rally Champ 2011 Hayden Paddon.

Line Of Sight is a rare view into underground bicycle messenger racing which has become a global phenomenon. For over a decade Lucas Brunelle has been riding with the fastest, most skilled urban cyclists around the world while capturing all the action with his customized helmet cameras to bring you along for the ride. This is bike riding like you've never seen before, in gripping first-person perspective through the most hectic city streets, on expressways in Mexico City, over the frozen Charles River, under the Mediterranean Sea, across the Great Wall of China and deep into the jungles of Guatemala.

It's on the edge sailing for CAMPER as they head deep into an intense low pressure system in the North Atlantic that promises to rocket them at speed in boat breaking conditions towards Lorient.

The Ireland rugby coach Declan Kidney explains that the current three match tour is new for his touring team and he also expects the All Blacks will improve by 15-20% for the second test match. Captain Brian O'Driscoll doesn't want second best this week, they are playing to win.

The heartiest sport show is back. Presenters Te Arahi Maipi & Melodie Robinson chew over three hot footy topics as the legendary judging panel of Stacey Jones, Tony Kemp & Buck Shelford decide who will be victorious.

Herald rugby experts Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul talk about coach Steve Hansen's plans for the All Blacks second five position and whether the Irish team are good enough to play three tests against New Zealand.

When Steve Hansen spoke after his first test as All Black coach he mentioned the special players needed to cope at that level. There was nothing to compare with international combat. "It is a tough old game, test rugby. It is just totally different to everything else."

Ireland scrum coach and former All Blacks and Canterbury prop Greg Feek, who lost a family member on his wife's side in the February 22, 2011 quake, joined the team for the guided visit. After last year's World Cup, the Irish team donated $6000 from their fines kitty accumulated during the campaign to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Fund.

Check out the amazing footage of downhill mountain biker Brook MacDonald, as he scales down a new trail on Mt Burke. The trail is located in the Wanaka Lake District of southern New Zealand, one of the most visually appealing landscapes in the world.

Two of Australia's leading V8 Supercar drivers have prepared for this weekend's V8 round in Darwin with a must-do adventure. Lee Holdsworth and Tim Slade joined the iconic Ghan railway on the journey up through the centre of the country and were treated to natural wonders this country has to offer.

It was confirmed today that Victor Vito has a grade two medial strain in his left knee and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, ruling him out of the remaining tests against Ireland in Christchurch and Hamilton.

Olympic-bound kayaker Mike Dawson recently took out two big titles at the prestigious Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, winning the Steep Creek championship on the Homestake River and the Downriver Classic. Watch the highlights of these events courtesy of VailValleyFoundation

Assistant Coach Ian Foster and players Luke Romano and Ali Williams talk about how much the Irish and the All Blacks can improve before the second test in Christchurch.

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Julian Savea claimed three tries on his debut, but all focus is now to Christchurch for the second of the three tests of the Steinlager Series.

Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll knew the intensity & tempo the All Blacks would bring to the game, but says with a three test series they have two more games to try to get their game right.

Steve Hansen was particularly happy with the three debutants performance, but he also commended his senior players for guiding the team to its first win since winning the world cup final.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is just happy to be back in the black jersey and says the team is ready and excited to be playing at Eden Park.

Ireland's hooker Rory Best and assistant coach Gert Smal, ahead of tomorrows opening match of the Steinlager Series were confident with their squad & coaching staff to cause a possible upset to the All Blacks unbeaten record against Ireland.

See whats cooking up this week on Boil Up as they talk and debate NRL and All Black and Irish test rugby.

Hansen and his selectors have picked three uncapped players for the match at Eden Park - lock Brodie Retallick, halfback Aaron Smith and wing Julian Savea - and their enthusiasm as much as the All Blacks' unbeaten record against Ireland should provide enough motivation.