Defending champions New Zealand showed ominous form in thrashing Wales 42-10 at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in France today.

then gained a second win to stay top of the group after beating Italy 43-5 in the same venue.South Africa

vanquished side proved competitive - but ultimately unsuccessful - for the second game in succession.South Africa

Ireland impressed in reaching the quarter-finals of the World Rugby Sevens Series-leg in London today despite not being a core team on the circuit.

the US, who went through the day unbeaten after drawing 19-19 with Kenya in their opening match.South Africa

Fiji in the quarter-finals while the US will take on Ireland, England will play Australia and South Africa

Number one seeds Scotland booked their place in the quarter-final of the World Cup of Darts with a victory against Brazil at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt.

June 2, 2018The evening session saw defending champions The Netherlands inflict a 2-0 defeat on South Africa

United States is due to host its first Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in seven years when Anaheim plays host in February.

 Singles, pairs and ice dancing are due to take place, featuring skaters from the Americas, Africa

Defending champions The Netherlands breezed into the second round of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt.

 Finland thrashed Greece 5-1 and South Africa beat Hungary 5-3.

Increasing sanctions associated with ball-tampering and creating a code of respect were among the recommendations made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee at its two-day meeting in Mumbai.

following the ball-tampering scandal which occurred during a Test match between Australia and South Africa

banned for their involvement in a plot to tamper with the ball during the third Test against South Africa

Olympic champions Fiji will aim for a fourth consecutive victory on the World Rugby Sevens Series circuit when London hosts the penultimate event of the season this weekend.

Twickenham Stadium, which begins tomorrow and concludes on Sunday (June 3).The top four teams - Fiji, South Africa

hosts England will face Kenya, the United States and France in Pool CReigning series champions South Africa

Twelve teams have confirmed they will play at this year's World University Netball Championship in Uganda.

Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Singapore, United States, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Australia, Zimbabwe

be the third edition of the World Championship.England won the inaugural event in Cape Town in South Africa

South Africa overcame a half-time deficit to beat Georgia 33-27 to open the World Rugby Under-20 Championship

Organisers have marked one year to go until the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.

at the 2015 event ©Getty ImagesThe tournament will begin next year when hosts England take on South Africa

Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as South African Football Association (SAFA) President for a five-year term, despite controversies involving the election and an allegation of rape.

since 2013.Jordaan, head of the Organising Committee that delivered the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

CAF is confident that your experience, know-how and leadership will benefit football in South Africa

France enjoyed victory over hosts The Netherlands to continue their strong start to the Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup in Apeldoorn.

the event.They beat Japan 2-1 to advance, while Israel also earned a last four spot by edging South Africa

new election must be held to choose a President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

be seeking any financial compensation because he is "strongly committed to improving sport in Africa

New Zealand will begin the defence of their World Rugby Under-20 Championship title tomorrow with the 2018 edition set to begin in France.

the 2017 World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Georgia ©World RugbyHosts France and 2012 winners South Africa

The Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) has entered into a partnership with Australian-based charity Dev Inno Ltd.

claimed, is to build cohesive, sustainable rugby league communities in the RLEF's Middle East Africa