By Michael PavittHost the United States will face New Zealand in the Rugby Sevens World Series semi-final

We're ready to give it a go against New Zealand and see what happens."

Their semi-final opponents New Zealand tasted defeat in their final pool phase match but bounced back

rivals Australia 28-5.A record crowd at the Rugby Sevens World Series in Las Vegas witnessed Fiji, New

Zealand and South Africa will extend their advantage over the chasing pack in the overall standings

Zealand seal home triumph as the sevens World Series RugbyFebruary 2015: Kenya and United States among

By Liam MorganCo-hosts Australia and New Zealand both got their Cricket World Cup campaigns off to the

New Zealand started the tournament in style with a 98-run win over the 1996 winners Sri Lanka in Christchurch

this story at [email protected] storiesFebruary 2015: ICC announce Australia and New

Zealand as hosts of 2020 World Twenty20

By Michael PavittFiji, New Zealand, South Africa and hosts United States secured quarter-final spots

scoring in a 19-0 victory, as they showed their rivals that they could be the team to beat.Pool A saw New

Zealand and Fiji, second and third in the overall standings, seal quarter-final positions after the

opening day of fixtures.Fiji will face New Zealand for the right to top Pool A ©World RugbyNew Zealand

pool.Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesFebruary 2015: New

Zealand seal home triumph at the sevens World Series RugbyFebruary 2015: Kenya and United States among

By Nick Butler at the InterContinental in AlmatyOfficials are arriving here ahead of the first International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission inspection of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic candidates, and the first since changes to the process were introduced as part of Agenda 2020.

He will be joined by fellow IOC members Barry Maister of New Zealand and two-time skeleton Winter Olympian

Christophe Dubi and IOC head of Olympic bid city coordination Jacqueline Barrett will also make the trip.A new

By Nick ButlerBoccia New Zealand have announced  the resignation of director of boccia Luke Moriss, a

Zealand, where he will hope to have similar success in raising the profile of the discipline."

Zealand."

".Many more national boccia events are now taking place throughout New Zealand ©FacebookAt an elite level

, New Zealand has never won a Paralympic boccia medal, and did not qualify a team at London 2012, but

Morriss is due to take up his squash role next month but will remain involved with Boccia New Zealand

Cricket Council (ICC) have announced the 2020 World Twenty20 tournament will take place in Australia and New

Zealand for the first time.

host the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, which begins on Saturday (February 14) with the clash between New

Zealand and Sri Lanka in Christchurch, and runs through to March 29."

for South Africa during that event, admitted they would like to stage more events in Australia and New

Zealand."

We'd like to come back to Australia and New Zealand more often," he said."

By Michael PavittGreat Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) have announced the schedule of the inaugural BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, due to take place from October 12 to 16 at the Copper Box Arena on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. 

also taking part in the eight-team tournament.The nations have been split into two groups with Canada, New

Zealand, South Africa and the US drawn in Group A, whilst Australia will meet the hosts Great Britain

Paralympics, and have since extended their support for the British Paralympic team until Rio 2016.The new

That's why I couldn't be more delighted with our new partnership with GBWR."

By Michael PavittGlobal electronics giant Toshiba are the latest company to become an official sponsor for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, it was announced today. 

project what promises to be a very special and record-breaking Rugby World Cup, attract and engage new

Rugby World Cup ©Getty ImagesThe tournament will see 20 nations compete for the World Cup title, with New

Zealand bidding to retain the title they won back in 2011 on home soil in Auckland."

Zealand as Official Sportswear Supplier, Clifford Chance as Official Law Firm, EY as Business Advisor

Zealand sign agreement to broadcast England 2015 Rugby World CupJanuary 2015: England 2015 send first

By Michael PavittNew Zealand defeated Australia in the final for the second World Rugby Women's Sevens

The two teams have shared some dramatic and closely fought encounters in the past, including New Zealand's

Zealand, with the conversion giving them a 17-10 victory."

We can see the step-up at each round and this was typified with another thrilling final between New Zealand

After meeting each other in the first two finals of the six leg series, New Zealand and Australia occupy

Zealand comeback stuns Australia at World Rugby Women's Sevens in DubaiDecember 2014: Australia lead

By Liam MorganEngland and Great Britain Hockey have announced principal partner NOW: Pensions has decided to end its sponsorship deal just 18 months before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

EuroHockey Championships in August.England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey are now on the search for a new

of England's goals as they won bronze at last year's Commonwealth Games with a win on penalties over New

Zealand ©Getty ImagesNOW: Pensions chief executive Morten Nilsson feels his company has reaped the benefits

As we look towards Rio 2016, a great opportunity now exists for a new sponsor to become part of our team

By Michael PavittHosts Brazil set up a quarter-final clash with France at the World Rugby Women's Sevens after claiming two wins in their three pool matches in São Paulo.

victories, including 38-7 triumphs over the Chinese and Fijian teams.Meanwhile, history was made by New

those coming against France in a 54-0 demolition, although France were able to recover to finish behind New

Zealand in Pool A.After topping their pool, New Zealand will face the United States for the second day

the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesDecember 2014: Remarkable New

Zealand comeback stuns Australia at World Rugby Women's Sevens in DubaiDecember 2014: Australia lead

By Michael PavittNew Zealand claimed victory at the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series in front

The two teams had already met in the tournament in Pool B, with New Zealand coming out on top 24-5, but

display to close the deficit in the second half.Yet they were unable to turn the match around with New

Zealand claiming five tries to England's three, with Rieko Ioane crossing the line twice for the hosts.New

England are now close behind.The next leg of the World Series will be held in Las Vegas, with New Zealand

Zealand comeback stuns Australia at World Rugby Women's Sevens in Dubai

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.

unable to maintain that blistering start as Scotland qualified second to set up a clash with the US.New Zealand

overcame England to top their pool ©AFP/Getty ImagesPool B saw the hosts New Zealand dominate proceedings

, marching to comprehensive victories over Canada and Papua New Guinea before coming off best in the

By Michael PavittThe 2015 World Rugby Under-20 Championships have been launched at Rome's iconic Stadio Olimpico, with Italy set to host the tournament in June.

Championship have included Australia's Quade Cooper, England's George Ford, Wales captain Sam Warburton and New

The tournament is set to be held from June 2 to 20 with New Zealand aiming to extend their record as

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.

Samisoni Viriviri making a return to his side, along with Osea Kolinisau, who will lead the team in the New

Zealand capital.New Zealand will give Dylan Collier, Beaudine Waaka, Jack Goodhue and Rieko Ioana first

Zealand player Warwick Lahmert to the competition.Greg Jeloudev features on the Australian squad in

New Zealand ©Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Argentina will be another of the squads to watch, with Santiago Cordero

and Javier Rojas among those having been selected for the side.Canada, France, Japan, Kenya, Papua New