United States made it three victories out of three at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Water Polo Intercontinental Tournament at the Gold Coast Aquatics Centre.

front of their own supporters.Japan claimed their first win of the tournament after beating winless New

Zealand 18-6.They have moved up to third in the table with four points, in front of China and Kazakhstan

Confirmation arrived yesterday that club runner Josh Griffiths is now a world-class runner as he was named in Britain’s marathon team for this summer’s International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in London.

This is all very new to me," Griffiths said.

Marathon, this effective trial for the 1974 Commonwealth Games that would start in Christchurch in New

Zealand in January took place on the broad and largely straight avenues of Harlow New Town.Although

Jack Foster, the naturalised New Zealander - ironically he was born in Liverpool, not so far from Thompson

Hosts Australia claimed a penalty shoot-out victory over Japan today to make it two wins out of two at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men's Intercontinental Water Polo Tournament.

States who maintained their unbeaten record today with a 15-10 triumph over Kazakhstan.China overcame New

Zealand 9-7 today ©FINAChina are tied for third spot with Kazakhstan on three points after overcoming

New Zealand 9-7 in a tight encounter.The Intercontinental Tournament offers four qualification berths

host of next year's Commonwealth Games, is due to continue tomorrow.The US go up against China, while New

Zealand face Japan and Australia meet Kazakhstan.Serbia, Croatia and Italy have already come through

FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura has claimed fans can expect a great experience at the Confederations Cup, due to take place later this year in Russia. 

Petersburg, the venue due to host the final of this year's Confederations Cup ©Getty ImagesRussia will play New

Zealand in the opening match at the Krestovsky Stadium.Both nations have been placed into Group A when

 "We’ve got two different types of stadiums, two of them are new – in Sochi and Saint Petersburg

Double Paralympic gold medallist Liam Malone of New Zealand has been ruled out of this year's World Para

times, bettering the marks set by disgraced South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius.Malone was one of New

most of the year, has officially ended his chances of competing in London and he has not been named in New

champion Anna Grimaldi.Paralympic women's long jump T47 champion Anna Grimaldi has been named on the New

Zealand team for the World Championships ©Getty ImagesParalympic javelin F46 silver medallist

set to compete in the 400m and 800m T36, along with newcomer Keegan Pitcher.Malone, who was named as New

Hosts Australia thrashed regional rivals New Zealand 18-3 on day one of the International Swimming Federation

A new look home side featuring five freshly capped players ran riot at the Gold Coast Aquatics Centre

in the final quarter.The match took place on ANZAC day, a day of remembrance in both Australia and New

Zealand."

an unusual pressing style, they will be very tough.Australia proved too strong for regional rivals New

Zealand ©Water Polo Australia"Hopefully we will be able to match it against them because they are a

Six countries will battle it out for a spot at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Men's Water Polo World League Super Final at an Intercontinental Tournament which begins tomorrow.

Hosts Australia will welcome China, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand and the United States to the Gold

the runners-up at last year's Super Final ©Getty ImagesTomorrow's first games see Australia take on New

Zealand, Japan meet the US and China play Kazakhstan.Round robin matches will be played over five consecutive

Three players have made the New Zealand squad for June's International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions

all-rounders certainly helps with balance, and the return of Mitch and Adam will offer options with the new

 New Zealand will play hosts England in Group A, as well as Australia and Bangladesh.  

New Zealand claimed their third Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series stage victory of the season after coming

“It was close, Canada are an awesome team,” said New Zealand, who won silver in Rio, captain Sarah Goss

the clock, we know we have the X-factor to pull out winners like that.”Niall Williams dots down for New

Zealand's first try in the final against Canada ©Getty ImagesNew Zealand now have a 10 point advantage

Isuzu UTE Australia have been named as the official automotive party partner for this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

company will have their brand displayed at games played at the tournament taking place in Australia, New

Zealand and Papua New Guinea between October 26 and December 2.Fans will also be able to experience

tournament with 28 games split between four groups.Australia are the defending champions after defeating New

Zealand 34-2 in the 2013 edition final at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

Switzerland’s Martin Rios and Jenny Perret claimed two wins on the first day of the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship at the ATB Centre in Lethbridge, taking the outright lead in Group E.

are currently tied for second spot with Slovenia’s Jure Culic and Ajda Zavrtanik Drglin, who overcame New

Zealand siblings Scott and Bridget Becker 10-4.Belarus were among the four teams in Group A to make

Australia, Canada and New Zealand reached the quarter-finals of the Women's World Rugby Sevens Series

their Pool A clash with France.A closely fought contest would eventually end with a 19-14 victory for New

Zealand, which added to their 31-0 win over hosts Japan in their opening match.New Zealand remained

unbeaten by beating Russia 22-7, securing top spot in the pool in the process.New Zealand came through

before Canada meet Russia for a place in the last four.Fiji will then face the United States, while New

Zealand will round off the quarter-finals when they clash with England.The first ever series event in

Zimbabwe have moved up one place to 16th in the latest International Netball Federation (INF) world rankings after winning last month’s Tri-Nations tournament in Hong Kong.

Australia are top of the INF world rankings, followed by New Zealand in second and England in third.

Defending champions Australia will face South Africa and Pakistan in warm-up matches prior to this year's International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World Cup in England and Wales, it has been announced.

with South Africa in Oakham on June 20.The West Indies will take on Pakistan on the same day.India and New

Zealand are scheduled to face each other the previous day in Derby, while England play Sri Lanka in

Chesterfield.On June 21, England head to Derby to entertain New Zealand and India go up against Sri Lanka

Action in the Women’s World Rugby Sevens Series is set to take place in Japan for the first time as the competition heads to Kitakyushu.

series last time or the Rio Olympics and they can do that this time on Japanese soil,” Inada said.New Zealand

World Rugby Sevens Series ©Getty ImagesHeading into the fourth stage of this season’s competition, New

Zealand currently lead the way thanks to victories in Dubai and Las Vegas, giving them a six point advantage

Olympic Games champions Australia will be looking to go one better than their rivals, having lost to New

Zealand in the Dubai and Las Vegas stage finals, and are in Group B.Coming up against them will be Fiji