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Protest fails to deter Van der Poel from taking "biggest victory" at Cycling World Championships

  • Cycling

Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel won his first road race gold medal at the Cycling World Championships despite the best efforts of protesters to put a stop to the race.

action today at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow, with Olympic silver medallist Ellesse Andrews of New

Zealand prevailing in the women's elite keirin.She finished in 11.305sec to narrowly pip Colombian Martha


Australia overpower England for 12th Netball World Cup glory

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Australia won a record-extending 12th Netball World Cup trophy following a comprehensive victory against England who were competing in the final for the first time.

Defending champions New Zealand left South Africa empty-handed as they lost 52-45 in the bronze medal-match


Exclusive: CGF willing to delay 2026 Commonwealth Games until 2027

  • Victoria 2026

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is prepared to delay the staging of the 2026 Commonwealth Games until the following year as it seeks to find a host to replace Victoria.

time to move that by 12 months, we're open to that because clearly it is not a long time away," the New

Dame Louise Martin of Scotland as President is set to be elected.CGF vice-president Kereyn Smith of New

Zealand, who is considered one of the likely Presidential candidates with nominations due to close on


JFF clarify funding sources as Jamaica make historic FIFA Women's World Cup run

  • World Cup

taken away the focus" from the country's historic run at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New

Zealand.

been reported that there were doubts over whether Jamaica would be able to make it to Australia and New

Zealand after crowdfunding sites were set up to help raise money for the team.The JFF said those reports

Olympic Association President Christopher Samunda said the national team’s endeavours in Australia and New

Zealand had captivated the country."


CGF's ability to "think outside the box" and facilitate change to define Commonwealth Games' future

  • The Big Read

It was a day which started with the Commonwealth Games organisers hoping to put its issues securing a host for future editions of its events to one side for the duration of Trinbago 2023 here. 

Since 1970, the British Isles has held the Games five times, Australia three times, and New Zealand and

Beyond that, Malaysia and India are the only other hosts at Kuala Lumpur in 1998 and New Delhi in 2010

This includes a pledge to assess the feasibility of hosting in new regions and considering a multi-country

Smith, the former chief executive and secretary general of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, is among

It opens up new friendships for them, new visions, it opens up a lot of new opportunities for them in


Exclusive: CGF General Assembly to elect new President to be held in Singapore in November

  • Commonwealth Games

This year's Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly is set to be held from November 11 to 14 in Singapore, where Dame Louise Martin's successor as President is due to be elected.

Scottish official Dame Louise was first elected in Auckland in New Zealand in 2015 and re-elected in

re-election or they have to stand up into another position," Sadleir acknowledged.The CGF revealed a new

in June to set out its ambitions through to 2034, including assessing the feasibility of hosting in new

2026's cancellation by the time of the General Assembly ©Getty ImagesVice-presidents Kereyn Smith of New

Zealand, Chris Jenkins of Wales and Bruce Robertson of Canada are considered likely Presidential candidates.Smith


Britain and Denmark take team pursuit crowns on day three of UCI Cycling World Championships

  • Cycling

Britain and Denmark took the team pursuit titles on the third day of action at the combined International Cycling Union World Championships in Scotland.

Britain's line-up of Katie Archibald, Elinor Barker, Josie Knight and Anna Morris won in 4:08.771, beating New

Zealand into silver.Team bronze medals went to France, who defeated Italy.The men’s crown went to Denmark

Bevort, Lasse Leth and Rasmus Pedersen took gold in 3:45.161, beating Italy.The bronze medals went to New

Zealand, after they overcame Australia.There was also success for the hosts in the Para track cycling

of Belgium.French youngster Heidi Gaugain took gold in the women’s C5 individual pursuit, defeating New


England and Australia to meet in Netball World Cup final

  • Non-Olympic Sports

England have reached their first-ever Netball World Cup final after defeating defending champions New

Zealand in a thrilling semi-final in South Africa.

historic victory for England who had never previously got beyond the semi-finals and had lost narrowly to New

Zealand at the same stage when the event was staged on home soil in 2019."

For the first time EVER, @EnglandNetball reach the @NetballWorldCup final beating reigning champions New

Zealand in an instant classic 🙌#NWC2023 | #PutYourHandsUp pic.twitter.com/Yuswtg0mzJ— World Netball

Zealand set to go head-to-head in the bronze-medal match before England and Australia face each other


Football Australia lauds FIFA Women's World Cup success as ticket sales pass 1.7 million

  • Football

Football Australia has reported that ticket sales for this year's FIFA Women’s World Cup have exceeded 1.7 million as it lauded the "profound impact" of the tournament in the country.

Fans have been flocking to stadiums across Australia and New Zealand during what organisers have described

While New Zealand became the first host nation to be knocked out at the Women’s World Cup group stages

country, attendance records have been set in Australia with an average of over 30,000 for each match, and new



IABA to vote on joining World Boxing and removing IBA from constitution

  • Boxing

A date has been set for members of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) to vote on whether the national governing body should join World Boxing.

although it has been described as a "rogue organisation" by the IBA.The United States, Switzerland and New

Zealand have quit the IBA to seek World Boxing membership, and Argentina has also resigned from the


Hinze adds 500m time trial to list of UCI World Championships gold medals with another victory in Glasgow

  • Cycling

Germany’s Emma Hinze won her second gold medal of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Cycling World Championships in Glasgow when she claimed victory in the 500 metres time trial.

from San Diego used all her track craft to hold off rivals Maike van der Duin from The Netherlands and New

men’s event, Denmark’s will race against Italy for the gold medal, while Australia face neighbours New

Zealand in the battle for bronze.The Netherlands won the gold medal in the team sprint for the fifth

victory in the form of Jody Cundy who dominated the men's C4 1km time trial, bettering the time of New



Rugby League World Cup moved to 2026 in Southern Hemisphere after withdrawal of France as 2025 host

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The next Rugby League World Cup will take place in the Southern Hemisphere in 2026 after France withdrew from hosting it in 2025, it was announced today.

promised.IRL chairman Troy Grant revealed the organisation has received two separate bids to host the new

tournament, presumed to be from Australia and New Zealand, which will be backed by Government guarantees.The

Rugby League World Cup was last held in the Southern Hemisphere in 2017 when it co-hosted by Australia, New

Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Zealand and Australia in 2027 and 2028, respectively.


England take first Netball World Cup win against Australia as Jamaica upset defending champions

  • Non-Olympic Sports

England have upset 11-time champions Australia and Jamaica stunned defending champions New Zealand in

Jamaica set up a semi-final match against Australia with victory against defending champions New Zealand

©Getty ImagesHaving played yesterday against hosts South Africa, New Zealand made a slow start against

pull away to claim the win.South Africa beat Uganda 52-50 but it was not enough for them to overtake New

Zealand and take the last semi-final spot on goal difference.

placement matches which will decide the lower rankings before the semi-finals.England are due to meet New