Sir Bill Beaumont today officially confirmed he will be seeking a second four-year term as chairman of World Rugby. 

Olympic programme at Rio 2016, when sevens made its debut with Fiji winning the men's gold medal and Australia

New Zealand, hosts of this weekend's third stage of the World Rugby Sevens Series, have made three changes to the squad that came from behind to defeat South Africa 7-5 in the Cape Town Sevens final last month.

are the three new players named by Gareth Baber for this weekend.Fiji's opponents in Pool D will be Australia

Home hope Pedro Pascual enjoyed a day of limited racing at the Sailing World Cup in Miami, Florida, winning his fourth RS.X race of a vital Tokyo 2020 qualifying regatta.

Committee team so no racing was possible.Heading into Friday's action, Mat Belcher and Will Ryan of Australia

With exactly six months to go before Tokyo 2020 begins, a new forecast suggests hosts Japan may be on course to hit their 30 gold-medal target.

projected.The 2024 hosts France and Germany are also expected to win fewer medals in Tokyo than in Rio, while Australia

If Australia is to challenge for a top-five spot on the medal table, success in swimming competitions

Nick Kyrgios mimicked world number one Rafael Nadal today, ahead of a potential fourth-round meeting between the pair at the Australian Open.

20th grand slam title, which would move him level with Switzerland's Roger Federer, and a second in Australia

Australia beat England in a last-ball thriller to book their place in the Super League quarter-finals

Connor Sully scored a 20-ball 35 to take Australia past the finishing line in the Group B clash, finishing

of the day at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley.England had battled back excellently with the ball after Australia

16 balls.But Sully hit three sixes and a four from the last four deliveries of the 48th over to pull Australia

from his six overs, as Nigeria succumbed to a second heavy defeat following their 10-wicket loss to Australia

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced the schedule for its new event - the Under-18 Men's Softball World Cup, which starts in New Zealand next month.

men's softball world rankings are participating.Group A features defending champions and world No. 5 Australia

Afghanistan and Pakistan will both compete in the Super League quarter-finals at the International Cricket Council Under-19 World Cup, after maintaining their perfect group-stage records in South Africa today.

spark huge celebrations from the side in black.Action continues tomorrow, with Group B matches between Australia

South Korea and Saudi Arabia qualified for the men's Olympic tournament at Tokyo 2020, after both won their semi-final clashes today at the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 Championship.

guaranteed a spot in Japan.The South Koreans will play at an eighth consecutive Olympics after beating Australia

defending champions Uzbekistan.Both winners will contest Sunday's (January 26) final in Bangkok, while Australia

settle the contest.Uzbekistan were hoping to book their first Olympic appearance but must now get by Australia

Defending singles champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka both comfortably made the third round on day three of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

with Australian Margaret Court's all-time record for men and women on 24.She has won seven times in Australia

Olympic and Paralympic medallists, world record holders and world champions have been announced among the field for this year's Boston Marathon, due to take place on April 20.

on the start line by five-time Boston champion Tatyana McFadden of the US and Madison De Rozario of Australia

International Tennis Federation (ITF) President David Haggerty has praised the sport's work to raise money for the Australian bushfire crisis.

community has come together in support of all those affected by the bushfires across many parts of Australia

 "The fires in Australia continue to dominate world news and the devastation is hard to comprehend

The Asia and Oceania boxing qualifier for Tokyo 2020 in Wuhan has been cancelled by local organisers because of the outbreak of a new coronavirus in the Chinese city.

Centre.The dates for the event remain unchanged and the four-team competition - featuring hosts China, Australia

World number one Rafael Nadal eased through his first-round tie on day two of the Australian Open.

6-3, 6-0.It continues the 33-year-old's quest for a 20th grand slam singles title, and a second in Australia

Australian Open organisers should consider moving the tournament to March or November, a climate change lobby group has warned.

Climate change threats may soon represent material financial issues for Tennis Australia and its directors

We commend Tennis Australia for joining the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework and urge it to raise