Rugby
McCaw and Carter set for a home town farewell
Christchurch's AMI Stadium will be packed tonight as Canterbury fans get what's expected to be their last chance to see two of their greatest ever players turn out in the black jersey. Audio
Richie McCaw and Dan Carter prepare for hometown crowds
It may be the last hometown test match for Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, but neither are showing any signs of getting sentimental. Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 July 2015
The Highlanders Fijian flyer Waisake Naholo to make his All Blacks debut. Audio
All Blacks back at full stregnth
The All Blacks are back at full strength for the start of the four nations Rugby Championship as preparation for their World Cup defence gets into full swing. Audio
All Blacks coach made Samoan Matai in 'special' ceremony
The head coach of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team has been bestowed with the chiefly matai title Tupuivao in the village of Vaiala in Apia Township.
All Blacks help spread the healthy word
The final whistle may have blown on the historic All Blacks-Manu Samoa Test match but the World Champions can leave the Pacific nation knowing they've left something behind. Audio
Covering Manu Samoa test 'a privilege'
Witnessing history unfold and coming to Samoa to cover the historic test between the All Blacks and Manu Samoa was a privilege, says Matt Chatterton.
Manu Samoa still winners despite loss
Manu Samoa lost to the All Blacks in Apia but some locals feel they've won simply by getting the match to happen. Audio
A rugby test frenzy in Apia
Calls of 'Go Samoa!' and 'Go All Blacks!" filled the air in the Samoan capital today during the countdown to this afternoon's historic test.
A foot in both camps: All Blacks vs Samoa
Labour MP for Mangere Su'a William Sio's heart is behind Manu Samoa, but he has split loyalites - having relatives on both sides. Audio
Fan zone set up in Otahuhu for big match
Samoan rugby fans in New Zealand and Apia are gearing up to watch today's game. Audio
Oscar Kightley looks forward to Samoa v All Black match
And, listening to that is Oscar Kightley, a proud Samoan actor writer and director. Audio
John Campbell gets ready for Samoa vs All Black
John Campbell has been a driving force behind the campaign to bring the All Blacks to Samoa and will be a commentator at today's match. Audio
Excitement builds as All Blacks - Manu Samoa clash nears
It's seven hours until kickoff in Apia. Audio
'Samoa's more rugby mad than NZ' - Richie McCaw
Excitement is reaching fever pitch in Samoa ahead of today's historic Test between Manu Samoa and the All Blacks.
Samoa is looking forward to taking on the AB's at home
It's just over seven hours until kickoff in Apia where Manu Samoa are gearing up to take on the All Blacks. Audio
'All we needed to do was to call John Campbell'
A huge crowd lined the streets of Apia today to honour the Manu Samoa and All Blacks rugby teams - who face each for the first time on Samoan soil tomorrow. Audio
Manu Samoa 'grow limbs' to take on ABs
The Manu Samoa team will "grow an arm and a leg" when they take on the All Blacks in Apia this week, All Blacks great Michael Jones says. Audio
Students get a lesson from the ABs
Students at Apia's Marist Brothers' Primary School were back at school this morning despite it being the holidays.
Fans thrilled as All Blacks arrive in Samoa
The All Blacks are finally on Samoan turf, ready to play in an historic first Test match between the two nations. Audio
