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Colombia will host the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament

  • Basketball

The FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament will take place at the Iván de Bedout Coliseum in the city of Medellín, Colombia, from November 9 to 12.

draw, held this Thursday in Soprón, Hungary, placed the second-placed team from the Americas, China, New

Zealand, and France in Group A; Group B will feature Senegal, the United States, Belgium, and Nigeria


Marlie Packer, England's captain, named World Rugby Player of the Year

  • Rugby Sevens

The player received the award at the Go Media Stadium, alongside her teammates and in front of thousands of fans.

Zealand in the final match of the inaugural WXV 1 competition in Auckland.Packer took to the stage to

Zealand in the final match of the inaugural WXV 1 competition in Auckland, New Zealand.Joining Packer

Zealand)Abby Dow (England)Marlie Packer (England)Gabrielle Vernier (France)World Rugby XV Breakthrough

Zealand)Katelyn Vahaakolo (New Zealand)International Rugby Players Female Try of the YearSofia Stefan

Zealand, vs Canada on July 8)


Chile, forced to play without a goalkeeper in the battle for gold in the women's football final

  • Paris 2024

Women's football made its debut at the Panam Games 24 years ago in Winnipeg, Canada, and Chile had only taken part once before, in Guadalajara in 2011, where they recorded a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, a goalless draw with Mexico, and a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. In the end, Chile was eliminated by a single point.

had prepared meticulously for this event, as evidenced by their two previous friendly victories over New

Zealand, 3-0 on 23 September and 2-1 three days later.


US squash community thrilled for sport's debut at home Olympics in 2028

  • Los Angeles 2028

US Squash officials and players are celebrating and getting ready for the sport's first-ever Olympic appearance at Los Angeles 2028.

Olympic inclusion is an "incredible milestone".Apart from Egypt, Malaysia, England, India, Australia, and New

Zealand have produced some of the world's best squash players.US Squash President and chief executive



World Cup in France a "resounding success", Sir Bill Beaumont claims

  • Rugby Sevens

The Rugby World Cup in France was a "resounding success on every level", organisers have claimed.

The men's tournament reached its conclusion on Saturday (October 28) when South Africa defeated New Zealand

legacy of harmony, growth and sustainable responsibility".It also claimed that the competition "set new

Congratulations to world champions South Africa, silver medallists New Zealand, bronze medallists England


French Interior Minister promises further increase in security from Rugby World Cup for Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has promised security for next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris will be further increased from the levels deployed at the men's Rugby World Cup.

seven-week Rugby World Cup in France which finished on Saturday (October 28) with South Africa beating New

Zealand in the final at the Stade de France has been hailed as a major success.Around 20 "malicious

20 "malicious drones" had been neutralised during the last two months.A drone attack is a predicted new

for July 26, with the  International Olympic Committee predicting it will herald a "Games of a new



Mike Rowbottom: Knowing when to say goodbye

  • Inside the Blogs

The Rugby World Cup just completed in France has amassed a new team from a range of countries - the Retirees

Dan Coles, 36, a 2015 World Cup winner, was one of four New Zealand players scheduled to call it a day

Halfpenny and Dan Biggar have also quit, as have French forwards Uini Atonio and Romain Taofifenua.New Zealand

Sydney 2000 ©Getty ImagesBjörn Borg was 25 when he walked off the main court at Flushing Meadows in New

he decided to try and become the first man to win a world title four times with a bout against the new


Thailand and Japan win inaugural Asia-Oceania Flag Football Championships golds

  • American Football

Thailand and Japan won the inaugural men's and women's titles of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Asia-Oceania Flag Football Championships.

Thailand defeated New Zealand 31-25 in the men's final at the EV Arena Shah Alam in Kuala Lumpur while

the Japanese women thrashed Australia 47-29.Isiah Laulu started the proceedings by putting New Zealand

Zealand stunned unbeaten Group A winners Japan 40-33 to reach the final.Japan ensured that no team from

sealed the deal with her second touchdown.Japan was dominant in the semi-finals as well, defeating New

Zealand 42-14 while Australia made it the final following a 35-7 triumph against hosts Malaysia.


Exclusive: Sevens to feature regularly at African Games, says Rugby Africa President

  • Ghana 2023

Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has revealed that the sport will be a regular feature at the African Games after it makes its debut at Accra 2023.

President of Rugby Africa, was elected in March this year.A team of officials accompanied him to tour the new

Africa.Praising the Springboks, who defended their World Cup title from four years ago yesterday, defeating New

Zealand 12-11 in the final in Paris, Mensah stressed that securing funding is the only way to develop


South Africa pip New Zealand to record fourth Rugby World Cup win

  • Rugby Sevens

South Africa have won the Rugby World Cup with a 12-11 victory against New Zealand in a nail-biting finale

penalties.Rassie Erasmus' trademark defensive solidity was on show as his side made 209 tackles to New

into a first-half lead as his side went into the break with a 12-6 advantage.Beauden Barrett brought New

Zealand within touching distance in the 58th minute after picking up a loose ball following some dancing

As a team we like drama.New Zealand captain Sam Cane became the first player in history to be shown a


Pollard penalties see Springboks secure Webb Ellis Cup

  • Inside the Photos

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New Zealand captain Sam Cane was shown a first-half red card in what is the first-ever Rugby World Cup

final sending off ©Getty ImagesBeauden Barrett, right, scored the first try of the game to keep New

Zealand within touching distance ©Getty ImagesBoth sides were down to 14 men in the latter stages after


Seregni stays golden in World Triathlon Cup at Miyazaki as Milner has breakthrough men’s win

  • Triathlon

Italy’s Bianca Seregni added another gold in this season’s final World Triathlon Cup as she earned victory at the Hititsuba beach venue in Miyazaki.

place.The men’s race saw an emotional breakthrough victory for Britain’s Hugo Milner, who finished ahead of New

closing stages of a men’s race in which McCullough was in the lead group into the first transition.The New

and McCullough.In the closing stages the relative newcomer found the acceleration to move past his New

Zealand rival, finishing in 1:47:46, with McCullough four seconds behind and satisfied with his first


Australia beat New Zealand in highest-scoring Cricket World Cup match in history

  • Cricket

Australia pipped New Zealand to victory in the International Cricket Council Men's Cricket World Cup

Zampa and Mitchell Starc were dismissed without adding to the total.Rachin Ravindra top-scored for New

Zealand with 116 to set up a scintillating finish.An extraordinary 58 runs from 39 balls from Jimmy

That was awesome," said Australian captain Pat Cummins.New Zealand batter Jimmy Neesham, behind, was