Top seed and defending champion Raneem El Welily of Egypt defeated Belgium's Tinne Gilis in 22 minutes to reach the quarter-final of the El Gouna International Squash Open.

victory to progress in the Professional Squash Association Platinum event.Her next opponent is set to be New

, 11-3, 14-16, 6-11, 11-5.Farag's next match is scheduled to be against Paul Coll, another Egyptian-New

Zealand encounter.Coll was a 12-10, 11-5, 11-7 victor against Joel Makin of Wales.The third round is

Canada won the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Kitakyushu with a last gasp try and conversion against England in the final. 

medal with a 36-12 win against France.It was the first time in the World Series seven-year history that New

Zealand and Australia had not featured in the semi-final stage.

victory has moved them up to second place in the series standings with 66 points, now only six behind New

Zealand.

Melanesia Media Group has been appointed host broadcaster for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games.

and highlights will be produced, which will be distributed across the Pacific Islands.Australia and New

Zealand, who will compete in beach volleyball, judo, rugby sevens, sailing, taekwondo and weightlifting

Australia's David and Lachy Gilmour won the 49er medal race at the Sailing World Cup in Genoa with New

Zealand sailors claiming silver and bronze.

New Zealand Rugby, the organisation behind the All Blacks, the sport’s most revered brand, has reported

said they could not “overstate how much of a highlight it was to be in Dublin for the announcement”.New

Zealand captain Kieran Read represents Crusaders in Super Rugby ©Getty ImagesNew Zealand was chosen

only rivals Australia by 25 votes to 17.Broadcast rights remained the biggest source of income for New

Zealand Rugby in 2018, generating NZ$73.3 million ($49 million/£37.7 million/€43.6 million), down from

Tonga's Pita Taufatofua will attempt to compete in his third Olympic sport at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

in history to do three completely different Olympic sports in three different arenas," he told Radio New

Zealand, as reported by NZ Herald."

France defeated New Zealand at the World Rugby Seven Series in Kitakyushu to end their record 38-game

victories after defeating hosts Japan 43-0 in Pool A at Mikuni World Stadium.A 17-17 draw with Russia saw New

Zealand instead shift to an unbeaten run, which France ended with their first victory against the Black

 "It's pretty much a day we would love to forget," said New Zealand captain Sarah Hirini."

World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 20, 2019The defeat set up a tricky quarter-final clash for New

Zealand against the United States, with the teams first and second in the World Series rankings, respectively

Thailand stormed to success at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's Challenge Cup of Asia after crushing Malaysia 9-2 in Abu Dhabi.

 Chinese Taipei confirmed their second-place finish following a 3-0 victory against New Zealand's

 New Zealand were fourth on five points, while Malaysia ended fifth having lost every match.

A record field of 48 teams are set to compete at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, which begins in Stavanger tomorrow.

Sørmarka Arena, will secure a place at the 2020 competition, with the final four spots decided at a new

, Scotland and Slovakia, with England, Finland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and New

Zealand competing in Group E.Olympic champion John Shuster and Cory Christensen will represent the United

New Zealand are hoping to set a record for consecutive victories at the women's World Rugby Sevens Series

DontCrackUnderPressure pic.twitter.com/SLQiNjeMCE— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 19, 2019New Zealand

Thailand hammered Singapore 9-1 to lead the standings at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's Challenge Cup of Asia in Abu Dhabi. 

lose, defending champions Chinese Taipei could retain their title with a victory against fourth-place New

Zealand.

Organisers of the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool have revealed plans for a fan park alongside the showcase international event.

and there will be a programme of events appealing to everyone – from avid fans right through to those new

 Australia will be aiming to make it four consecutive titles this year.They beat New Zealand 58-

Lincoln University women's basketball team and Otago University men's team have qualified to represent New

Zealand at the 3x3 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University League Finals.

The two sides won the University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand 3x3 Championships to progress.Lincoln

and Otago University men's team qualified for the 3x3 FISU World University League Finals ©Basketball New

Chinese Taipei won for the second time in as many days to end Singapore’s unbeaten run at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s Challenge Cup of Asia in Abu Dhabi today.

plus-four.Both teams have six points after winning two of their three outings.In today’s later game, New

Zealand beat Malaysia 4-0 to move up to third.New Zealand beat Malaysia 4-0 today ©IIHFAmber Metcalfe

North and South Korea – who are still technically at war – remain in the running to host the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup.

the FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup ©Getty ImagesArgentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Japan, New

Zealand and South Africa have also registered.