Thrush thrust into All Blacks tour trial

As All Blacks tour auditions go, they don't get any more blatant than this weekend for lock Jeremy Thrush.

• Cooper, Toomua to team up for Wallabies in Rugby Championship 2013

  Matt Toomua will play second five-eighth and Peter Betham will debut on the wing for the Wallabies in the third Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

• Thrush thrust into All Blacks tour trial

  As All Blacks tour auditions go, they don't get any more blatant than this weekend for lock Jeremy Thrush.

• B sample the key to clearing Paget

  Jock Paget has spoken out about the positive drugs test which could see him banned for up to two years.

• VIDEO: Hodgson bides time with Morrison

  England manager Roy Hodgson has told West Ham United starlet Ravel Morrison that he must prove his worth over several months if he wants to play at the World Cup.

• Full press conference: Steve Hansen

  All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is wary of the Wallabies' all-or-nothing mindset going into a Bledisloe Cup Test where silverware isn't on the line but reputations are.

• VIDEO: Cory Jane spoons Ben Smith to 'absorb' form

  Cory Jane has one very special person to thank for his re-introduction on the wing for the All Blacks against Australia in Dunedin this SaturdayaBen Smith.

• VIDEO: Eddie Jones in Japan hospital after stroke

  Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is in hospital with signs of a minor stroke ahead of Japan's Test against the All Blacks in Tokyo on November 2.

• VIDEO: Stephen Curry trick-shot from inside own arc

  Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is known for his 3-point prowess but he's also shown he's not too bad when it comes to shooting from inside his own arc as well.

• EPLpress conference:: Aston Villa call for calm against Tottenham

  Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has called for calm surrounding Andros Townsend.

• VIDEO: Croatia dumps Stimac after Scotland defeat

  Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) has sacked Igor Stimac, who had offered to resign following the 2-0 defeat to Scotland in their final 2014 World Cup qualifier.

• VIDEO: Welsh record-breaker nets grandad cash

  Welsh teenager Harry Wilson has become the youngest player ever to play for his country - earning his grandfather a small fortune in the process.

• VIDEO: All Blacks name team to play Australia, Bledisloe Cup 2013

  Cory Jane has been named on the wing for the All Blacks in their final game at home in Dunedin against Australia.

• VIDEO: The ugliest kit in world football?

  Spanish football club La Hoya have claimed the dubious honour of having the ugliest shirt in world football.

• Nightline sports wrap

  Paul van der Werff reports on the day's sporting action.

• OPINION: Kirwan 'in a pickle' if Nonu returns to Blues

  "Maaa Nonuas possible return to the Blues will be a relief for All Blacks coach Steve Hansen but will leave Sir john Kirwan with some explaining to do at the Auckland franchise."

• Kiwi athletes have last NZ meet before Winter Olympics

  New Zealand's top winter athletes are having their last meeting together in this country before next February's Winter Olympics.

• Kawerau readies for rafting World Champs

  Seventy rafting teams from all over the world will descend on the Bay of Plenty in November as New Zealand hosts the World Championships.

• Paget denies doping allegations

  Jock Paget has been provisionally suspended from all competition after his mount, Clifton Promise, failed a drugs test.

• VIDEO: Full interview: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

  Kiwis forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has mad great strides in recent years and, now part of the team's senior leadership group, is quickly shirking the tag of hot head.

• VIDEO: Press conference reaction after England Vs Poland (2-0) in 2014 World Cup qualifying

  Manager Roy Hodgson and his England players are relieved following their 2-0 victory over Poland in their final 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier.