Kylie Whitehead is refusing to relinquish her lead at the World Singles Champion of Champions in Adelaide.

Section 1 is England's Sophie Tolchard, who enjoyed a hat-trick of wins.In section 2, Debbie White of New

Zealand is on top with 15 points, just ahead of Scotland's Laura Welsh.

The cream of the crop is beginning to rise at the VISSLA International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship, with plenty of eliminations at Huntington Beach in California. 

the highest heat total of the day, with 15.87 In the boys under-16 division.In the u-18 girls, Team New

Zealand were in strong form, with Saffi Vette registering the highest heat total with 13.50.

Brazil have continued their impressive start to the men's FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Brazil, defeating New

Zealand 3-0.

Gama.Brazil had the perfect start in the first 20 minutes, thanks to a poacher's finish from Kaio Jorge.But New

Zealand didn't crumble, continuing to exert territorial pressure.

 New Zealand were made to rue missed opportunities thanks to two defensive howlers.

 Diego then rounded off the victory after sloppy work by the New Zealand centre-backs.

 Zini, who scored in Angola's opening win against New Zealand, made it two for the tournament on

The fifth edition of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World Cup - 3x3 is due to start in Xiamen tomorrow with defending champions Huaqiao University and Tsinghua University seeking to retain their titles on home soil. 

opponents could be former champions, the Chinese Culture University of Taipei, and LIncoln University from New

Zealand.Lincoln University from New Zealand could challenge for the women's crown held by China's Tsinghua

Two of football's powerhouses began their campaigns at the men's FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Brazil, with Spain and Argentina drawing 0-0 in Group E.

goalless draw.Tomorrow's games are due see hosts Brazil looking for a second win in Group A, against New

Zealand, and Angola playing Canada.In Group B, Australia face Hungary and Nigeria play Ecuador.

Defending champion Nour El Sherbini swept aside Joshna Chinappa of India to reach the quarter-finals of the Professional Squash Association Women's World Championship in Cairo.

the Pyramids of Giza.The Egyptian star, seeded second, is now set to face sixth seed Joelle King of New

Zealand for a place in the semi-finals.King fought back from losing the opening game to record an 8-

A stellar field of 45 contenders from 28 countries has gathered at the historic Adelaide Bowling Club to contest the 17th World Singles Champion of Champions.

Wales, who won this title in 2017, will be one of the favourites to earn it again in the absence of New

singles gold medallist, has a wealth of experience to draw upon, having won the 2016 world pairs title in New

men’s competition, the home nation will be represented by Lee Schraner, with Taylor Horn playing for New

Zealand and England fielding Louis Ridout.This annual World Bowls championship, first conducted in Australia

Hosts Brazil made a bright start to the men's FIFA Under-17 World Cup by easing to a 4-1 opening day win over Canada.

Group A by Angola, who marked their debut appearance at the youth competition with a 2-1 victory over New

Zealand.?

Oceanian champions responded after half-time.Striker Matthew Garbett produced a neat nutmeg before firing New

Zealand level after 54 minutes.Angola retook the lead on the hour mark after Harry Bark's own goal ultimately

Defending champion Nour El Sherbini eased into the third round of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Women's World Championship with victory over Canada's Hollie Naughton in Cairo.

of Egypt, who ousted compatriot Nada Abbas 7-11, 11-13, 13-11, 13-11, 11-8.Sixth seed Joelle King of New

Zealand defeated Zeina Mickawy of Egypt to secure her place in the third round.King won 11-7, 9-11,

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within two minutes through Manu Tuilagi and had an air of confidence ©Getty ImagesEarly in the match, New

Zealand were consistently denied time and space to attack ©Getty ImagesLivewire Anthony Watson delivered

match was won in the forwards, with Billy Vunipola tireless ©Getty ImagesEngland refused to let go of New

Zealand ©Getty ImagesArdie Savea scored for New Zealand, but it was a false dawn ©Getty ImagesIt was

England defied the odds to defeat defending champions New Zealand 19-7 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final

Underhill's effort was disallowed for obstruction earlier in the move.However, the signs were ominous for New

Zealand, who just couldn’t get their game going and went in 10-0 down at halftime, thanks to a George

Match Official spotted and the try was overturned.Ford made the score 13-0 with another penalty, before New

straight down the other end of the pitch.Another Ford penalty restored the nine-point advantage, which New

Zealand never really threatened.It was a sad, dispiriting exit for the southern hemisphere side, who

Driving rain put a damper on proceedings at the new Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre, as the Tokyo 2020 test

who finished in 111.65sec, ahead of Maialen Chorraut of Spain, who was at 1.14sec, and Luuka Jones of New

Zealand, who was 2.77 back.As with test events in other sports, the canoe slalom competition is taking

Government, the Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre is the first of its kind for the sport in Japan.It is one of eight new

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has marked the organisation's 30th anniversary with a celebration event in Bonn.

messages were received from German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, New

Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Australian Prime Minister Scott

Paralympic gold medallist Paula Tesoriero has been appointed Chef de Mission for the New Zealand Paralympic

Zealand Order of Merit and currently works as the New Zealand Disability Rights Commissioner."

I am thrilled to continue my involvement in the Paralympic Movement by leading the New Zealand Paralympic

 "The New Zealand Paralympic Team has consistently performed at Paralympic Games throughout our

51-year history and I look forward to continuing the legacy built by New Zealand's 209 New Zealand Paralympians

Zealand chief executive Fiona Allan."

Rugby referee Jaco Peyper has paid the ultimate price for a controversial selfie with Wales fans, being completely overlooked for the World Cup semi-finals.

the officials for the matches this weekend, with Welshman Nigel Owens in charge of England against New

Zealand on Saturday (October 26).The Sunday (October 27) last-four encounter between Wales and South