By Michael PavittNew Zealand claimed victory at the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in front of their home fans in Wellington today.

win was the first of this year's series and moves them up to second in the overall standings behind South

ever Sevens World Series semi-final and only their first outside of Britain.But they were outplayed by South

Africa with their third place match ending in a 40-7 defeat.South Africa have retained their advantage

finalists in Wellington England will face off against Argentina, Canada and Kenya in Pool B.Overall leaders South

Africa retain home Sevens World Series titleDecember 2014: South Africa power to victory at Emirates

By Michael PavittThe quarter-finals of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series rugby have been decided after the final pool matches came to a close in Wellington on a day packed with surprise results.

Pool A proved to be the tightest affair with France, South Africa and the United States finishing on

points difference helping the US to poll position and confirm the French exit, despite a shock win over South

Africa.South Africa, the leaders of the World Series standings and looking on course for the Rio 2016

2015: World class field gears up for Rugby Sevens World Series round four in WellingtonDecember 2014: South

Africa retain home Sevens World Series titleDecember 2014: South Africa power to victory at Emirates

By Nick ButlerHungarian Olympic Committee (HOC) officials have recommended Budapest should bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics but will carry out a feasibility study before making a definite decision.

Hamburg is due to be made on March 21.Baku, Doha, Istanbul and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are among other potential contenders.Budapest has never hosted either a Summer or Winter Games

By Emily GoddardSome of the world's best rugby players are gearing up for the Rugby Sevens World Series round four, which gets underway in Wellington tomorrow.

been selected for the side.Canada, France, Japan, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Samoa, Scotland, South

Africa, United States and Wales complete the list of teams competing in Wellington.The tournament, which

Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesDecember 2014: South

Africa retain home Sevens World Series title December 2014: South Africa power to victory at Emirates

By Nick ButlerAn Extraordinary Session of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (HOC) will take place in Budapest tomorrow, with a decision expected on whether the capital city will press ahead with its bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

Baku, Doha, Istanbul and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South Africa are other potential contenders.Although

By Nick ButlerInternational Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has met with Boston 2024 bid chairman John Fish during a visit to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) headquarters in Colorado Springs in which he praised America's resurgence on the global sporting scene. 

entered the race, although Paris, Budapest, Istanbul, Doha and Baku are also considering bids, while South

Africa is potentially preparing a nationwide bid in what would be an Olympic first.Germany are also

By Nick ButlerSky Television New Zealand will broadcast live all 48 matches at the England 2015 Rugby World Cup, following their widely praised coverage of the 2011 edition.

offering.New Zealand will the heavy favourite to defend their title they won on home turf in 2011, with South

Africa, Australia and hosts England among their toughest challengers."

By Paul OsborneAlgeria and Ghana have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations following

final group stage victories over Senegal and South Africa respectively in Mongomo.

for the final eight prior to today's fixtures.Ghana, on the other hand, came from a goal down to beat South

Africa 2-1 and book their place in the knock stages as Group C winners.The Ghanaians had looked dead

box.Substitute John Boye changed that just three minutes later, however, as he scored Ghana's first ever Africa

Cup of Nations goal against South Africa after latching on to Andre Ayew's scuffed shot and slotting

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By Emily GoddardThe Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia have both booked their places at the Africa

The action continues in Equatorial Guinea tomorrow with South Africa taking on Ghana and Senegal facing

Ghana dramatic win over AlgeriaJanuary 2015: Tunisia complete remarkable comeback to topple Zambia at Africa

Cup of NationsJanuary 2015: Supporters and police involved in more clashes at Africa Cup of Nations

By Paul OsborneOrganisers of Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are calling out to the rich and powerful to help fundraise their effort to bring the Games to the United States for the first time for more than 20 years. 

Istanbul and Paris could be other European bidders, while Doha and either Pretoria or Gauteng Province in South

Africa are other potential contenders.Contact the writer of this story at [email protected]

By Liam MorganAsamoah Gyan struck a last-gasp winner as Ghana earned a dramatic 1-0 victory over Africa

In the other match in Group C, Senegal came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with South Africa - the seventh

stalemate in the tournament so far.After a drab first-half, South Africa's Oupa Manyisa opened the scoring

salvage a point for his side.Defender Kara Mbodji scored the equaliser for Senegal as they drew 1-1 with South

2015: Senegal bag last minute winner to overcome Ghana at Africa Cup of NationsJanuary 2015: Tunisia

Africa Cup of Nations is going to be quite an experience

By Emily GoddardGiovanni Malagò, President of the Italian Olympic Committee, has said he is optimistic that Rome will secure the hosting rights for the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics after a meeting with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach today.

2024 Games, although potential bids are being considered by Berlin or Hamburg in Germany, as well as South

Africa, Paris, Budapest, Doha and Baku.The IOC will vote on the 2024 Olympic host city at its Session

By Paul OsborneGB Wheelchair Rugby has signed a three year partnership with BT, it was announced today.

world, will compete against London 2012 Paralympic medallists United States and Canada, plus Japan, South

Africa, France, New Zealand and current world and Paralympic champions Australia."

By Nick ButlerA referendum will be held in Berlin in September if the city is chosen ahead of Hamburg as the German contender in the race for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

entered the race, although Paris, Budapest, Istanbul, Doha and Baku are also considering bids, while South

Africa is potentially preparing a nationwide bid in what would be an Olympic first.The winning bid will

By Paul OsborneEngland Rugby 2015 have made the first set of offers to join The Pack, the official volunteer programme for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

spanning 15 countries over 12 months.In 2014, the trophy visited Japan, Australia, Fiji, Madagascar, South

Africa, Argentina, Uruguay, United States, United Arab Emirates and China, and the European leg will