New Zealand became the first Test world champions today after completing an eight-wicket win over India

World Cup final.In front of around 3,000 socially-distanced spectators, Kyle Jamieson struck early for New

Zealand as he removed the Indian captain Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara before the lead had passed

claim when on one, finished 52 not out and Taylor, put down on 27 by Pujara, was unbeaten on 47 as New

Zealand reached 140-2 to earn their first victory in a major global tournament with seven overs left

New Zealand had responded with 249.New Zealand bowler Tim Southee told Sky Sports: "The first World

The top seeds in the men’s and women’s singles draws were both defeated on the opening day of the Professional Squash Association World Tour Finals in Cairo.

midnight with the final match on the schedule, the opening men's Group B game between Paul Coll of New

Zealand and Tarek Momen of Egypt finishing at 1.50am local time.Women's top seed Nour El Sherbini was

Sarah-Jane Perry.The second match in the group opens proceedings on day two with seventh seed Joelle King of New

Zealand up against fourth seed Amanda Sobhy of the United States.

India have retaken the lead against New Zealand at the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test

scorer with 49 runs including five fours, which left them with a total of 217 runs from 92.1 overs.New Zealand

run while Neil Wagner was out for a duck.However, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson did their part to put New

Zealand in front despite being later order batters, scoring 30 and 21 runs each respectively.Following

Virat Kohli not out at the end of the play.India ended the day on 64-2, putting them 32 runs ahead of New

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given her support to transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard

Games.The 43-year-old met eligibility standards set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the New

Zealand Olympic Committee.Ardern officially endorsed Hubbard's inclusion, in light of the controversy

That's the case for Laurel but also the team in New Zealand, they have followed the rules."

The weather was the winner on the fourth day of the World Test Championship Final between India and New

Zealand, as persistent rain prevented any play at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, England.

created their own entertainment with no play possible due to rain ©Getty ImagesWhen play does resume, New

Zealand will restart on 101-2, 116 runs behind their opponents with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor

India’s total of 217 all out which featured 49 for Ajinkya Rahane and 44 to captain Virat Kohli, while New

Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson took five wickets for 31 runs – his fifth five wicket haul in eight Test

Laurel Hubbard says she will wear New Zealand’s silver fern with pride after being named in its weightlifting

Hubbard said she had been "humbled" by the support shown to her by the New Zealand public throughout

Kereyn Smith, chief executive of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, said: "As well as being among the

As the New Zealand team, we have a strong culture of manaaki [respect] and inclusion and respect for

We are committed to supporting all eligible New Zealand athletes and ensuring their mental and physical

Richie Patterson, President of the New Zealand Weightlifting federation, said Hubbard had shown "grit

A five wicket haul for Kyle Jamieson and some disciplined batting helped New Zealand take the initiative

on day three, following a delay for a wet outfield, on 146-3.Jamieson took a crucial early wicket as New

Zealand started the day strongly, as he trapped Virat Kohli leg before wicket leaving the Indian captain

Zealand opening batsmen started their innings watchfully with Tom Latham and Devon Conway helping their

Zealand the upper hand.A few minutes after Conway’s dismissal play ended early due to bad light with

New Zealand on 101-2, still 116 runs behind.With a reserve sixth day available, there are still three

France and Russia's women, and Ireland's men, claimed the three available places in the rugby sevens tournaments at Tokyo 2020 at the Olympic repechage tournament in Monaco.

will join reigning Olympic champions Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Fiji, Britain, Japan, Kenya, New

Zealand and the United States at Tokyo 2020.Ireland denied France further success at Stade Louis II

2016.Argentina, Australia, Canada, Rio 2016 gold medallists Fiji, Britain, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, New

Zealand, South Africa and the US have also qualified for the men's competition at Tokyo 2020.Rugby sevens

Preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take an important step forward in Australia and New

Zealand this month as a delegation from football’s world governing body are due to take part in a two-week

will also meet with leading stakeholders and representatives in Australia and New Zealand, including

ImagesThe New Zealand leg of the visit starts tomorrow with a visit to Wellington Stadium, which will

Zealand.Originally from New Zealand, Beeche has an accomplished track record as a chief executive in

both Australia and New Zealand, with over 15 years’ experience leading commercial and non-profit organisations

being co-hosted between Australia and New Zealand ©FIFAFIFA has also announced that it has awarded the

India's batsmen played admirably in tricky conditions to reach the end of day two of the World Test Championship final in Southampton on 146 for 3.

After being inserted to bat by New Zealand on an overcast day at the Ageas Bowl in southern England,

this Test can go to a sixth day if necessary, and with more rain forecast that may well be needed.New Zealand

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has unveiled the design of the gold medal for the 2022 World Championship in Finland following a concept competition.

Finland’s Pauli Maronen secured the winning design with a medal featuring the new Deck Arena on one side

after the design competition was opened in January, with entries coming from Finland, Estonia, Britain, New

Zealand, Russia, Belarus, Canada, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Indonesia and Italy, according to the

Tampere has hosted the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and the games will be played in the brand new

Britain include returning double gold medallist Helen Glover in a team of 45 rowers to take part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with Australia naming 38 and the United States 37.

New Zealand’s team, which includes three-times Olympian single sculler Emma Twigg, numbers 32, while

US medallist in Rio, taking silver in the women’s single sculls.Among her opponents in Tokyo will be New

Games.After finishing fourth in the women's single sculls at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, New

Zealand team includes the 2019 world champion women’s eight and women’s pair teams.Canada has selected

eight who won silver at London 2012 Olympic Games. will sit in the stroke seat of the men’s four, a new

Whisper has been announced as the host broadcaster for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) in England following a tender process.

utilising technology and Whisper’s storytelling we will provide engaging content to both existing and new

We want to take the coverage of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair World Cups into bold new territory,

women’s sport and the Paralympic Games to help support the event.Whisper manages the host broadcast for New

Zealand Cricket, Cricket West Indies, Women’s FA Cup, England women’s internationals and Women’s Super

Day one of the inaugural World Test Championship final was a complete washout, with no play possible in Southampton.

New Zealand - the world's top-ranked side - and India are contesting the final of the International Cricket

Council's (ICC) new red-ball event.No play was possible today, with heavy rain falling at the English

more rain forecast at the Ageas Bowl in the coming days, the extra time may well be needed.Some of New

The remaining quota places for the archery tournament at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics are set to be determined over the next three days in Paris.

number of spots available could change depending on the team results.World Archery confirmed that the New

Zealand Olympic Committee officially declined to send an athlete to fill its space, which was won at