New Zealand cricketer Cory Anderson is looking forward to the Scottish challenge in Christchurch, getting their World Cup preparation off to a positive start.

New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Wynne Gray and Gregor Paul discuss the upcoming Bledisloe test match in Brisbane against the embattled Wallabies.

New Zealand Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker met with Doctor John Mayhew who administered a cortisone injection. Doctor Mayhew believes Parker may experience some discomfort today but will be okay come fight night and sees no medical reasons why he could not fight. Trainer Kevin Barry was more optimistic and confident that Parker will be at his peak performance come fight night.

Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch hosts 'The Vent', which talks all the sporting issues, wrapping the latest news, with plenty of opinion and humour. Joining him today is Michael Guerin and Andrew Gourdie.

Ben Flower reacts badly to a clash with former New Zealand Warrior Lance Hohaia in the second minute of the Super League Grand Final. Video / Youtube / TheYardwxm

The 2014 trout fishing season has opened. The New Zealand Herald ventured out onto Lake Tarawera to see how anglers were doing.

Warning - Graphic content of Jules Bianchi's crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Footage from YouTube / Philip Dabrowiecki and Marca

The fastest man in world rugby is Carlin Isles. But how does he rate compared to the top stars of the NBA, the NFL, and the 100m world record holder, Usain Bolt? The former athlete, whose memorable tries for the USA Eagles Sevens have lit up the HSBC Sevens World Series, goes 'head to head' with the best in the world from the track, field and court with amazing results.

Sonny Bill Williams is back in rugby, training with the Steelers the double code star says he has been watching the ITM cup and keen for hard work and is happy rugby union now feels like 'second nature' for him.

The Boks took their win. They fought for everything. They were superb everywhere and maybe they were a bit lucky with the final penalty - but no one could begrudge them their win. Reaction from the All Blacks courtesy allblacks.com. It was yet another epic encounter between these two and what's become clear is that while there is nothing between them - there is a big gap back to everyone else now.

If everything goes to plan at Ellis Park, the All Blacks will take themselves and the Springboks to the cusp of physiological Armageddon in the final 10 minutes. Hear the All Blacks and Springbok captains before the Ellis Park test.

Conrad Smith eyes up the Springbok challenge courtesy of allblacks.com, Ellis Park may be the spiritual home of the Springboks but the All Blacks are hoping to use that against South Africa on Sunday morning. Recognised as one of the most daunting and intimidating venues in the game, the All Blacks feel the crowd can be turned against the Springboks.

Brodie Retallick has lost his battle to recover from concussion and won't be part of an All Black side that shows just two injury-enforced changes from the one that started in Argentina. Jeremy Thrush comes in for Retallick while the other change is at prop, where Joe Moody will make his first test start at loose-head prop. All Black coach Steve Hansen explains courtesy allblacks.com

All Blacks arrive in Johannesburg for the final Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park and try to acclimatize after their long flight from Argentina.

Supporters of Scottish rugby, Welsh, Italian and Irish all seem to be for England. But in fact, they have responded to the question "Which team do you want to see lose?" in the 6 Nations tournament, this is not so much that you want a team to win, but rather that we want to see lose." The BBC banned the ad for the Six Nations 2012. They deemed inappropriate. YouTube/Marcopepito

The All Blacks have won the Rugby Championship with a test to spare, a bonus-point victory over Argentina at La Plata today in which Julian Savea again proved he is one of the deadliest backs in the world sealing their dominance.Video courtesy of allblacks.com; Savea scored a try, had one ruled out, and provided one for replacement halfback TJ Perenara as the All Blacks capitalised on a dominant first half to once again roll over the top of the Pumas at the Ciudad Estadio de La Plata near Buenos Aires.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will equal All Blacks great Colin Meads’ record of 133 games for the All Blacks when he takes the field against Argentina this weekend. Hear him reflect on his treasured time in the All Blacks jersey. Courtesy allblacks.com

It will be Malakai Fekitoa's first start at second-five, a move from centre which coach Steve Hansen believes will be so seamless the 22-year-old could eventually specialise in both positions, and it will be Richie McCaw's 133rd match for the All Blacks, which puts him level with the great Colin Meads. Courtesy allblacks.com

Netherland's Rabobank-Liv were involved in a big crash during the elite women's team time trial at the road world championships.

Kiwi motor-racing great Greg Murphy surprised league star Cameron Smith with a hot lap while dressed as 'Barry Ford' for a Holden promotion.

Video courtesy of allblacks.com. Aaron Cruden has been dropped from the All Blacks squad for the away leg of the Rugby Championship for disciplinary reasons. Cruden's been left at home by All Blacks management after missing the flight to Argentina after a late night drinking session in Auckland on Saturday.Coach Steve Hansen said as a consequence he's been left home and will not join the squad for the tests against the Pumas and Springboks.

This amazing Chinese volleyball rally just keeps going and going and going. Video / Youtube: Soulessginger6

Trainer Lance O'Sullivan discusses the chances of former Hong Kong galloper Pure Champion in the Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate at Hastings on Saturday.

Millie Elder-Holmes is stepping back into the public spotlight - and the boxing ring - just seven weeks after the death of her partner Connor Morris. Ms Elder-Holmes, daughter of late broadcaster Sir Paul Holmes, has been announced as one of the main attractions of December's KFC Fight For Life boxing promotion in Hamilton. Duco Events director David Higgins said Ms Elder-Holmes had confirmed she would dedicate her bout to Mr Morris' memory.

An Arizona football fan doesn't take too kindly to people having fun with a beachball.

A rugby player at an American university pulled off this dazzling move to score a try last weekend. Video / YouTube - ASU Ruggers

Newstalk ZB's Tony Veitch hosts 'The Vent', which talks all the sporting issues, wrapping the latest news, with plenty of opinion and humour. Joining him today is Dean Lonergan and Jim Kayes.

Hear from the All Blacks in their dressing shed after their tight 14-10 win over the Springboks in Wellington. Courtesy allblacks.com

After a brutal and intense match against the Springboks in Wellington the All Blacks knew it could have gone either way but, they give credit to the Springboks in what was an intense test match.

Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer was proud of his teams effort against the world champion All Blacks in a very close match in Wellington.