By Gary AndersonIn near freezing conditions in Siberia, Russia edged a tight Rugby World Cup 2015 final qualifier first leg against Uruguay scoring the only try of the game to secure a 22-21 win.

capital as Russia looks to secure a place at its second successive Rugby World Cup after debuting in New

Zealand in 2011."

By Nick Butler at the Main Press Centre in IncheonHaving Oceanic rugby and rowing teams at the Asian Games could suffocate the sports development in the continent, leading officials from those two sports have warned. 

Zealand, Fiji and and Samoa.The top ranked Asian side is Japan down in 16th position.Gregory, who is

It is one thing to win a medal against the rest of Asia, and another against sides like New Zealand and

Zealand and Australia if they are allowed to enter the Asian Games ©AFP/Getty ImagesAt last month's

World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, New Zealand topped the overall medals table with a total of

New Zealand in these [past] two years is at the top of world in rowing and that would make a major impact

By Mike RowbottomKatherine Grainger, Britain's multiple Olympic and world rowing medallist, is making what could be a comeback for Rio 2016 after a two-year break from the sport.

their final in Amsterdam to take gold whilst Heather Stanning and Helen Glover did the same and set a new

Next week's camp in Rio will be a great way to kick off the new year", he added.Before the Rio departure

the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesAugust 2014: Britain and New

Zealand power on, but French suffer upset at World Rowing ChampionshipsAugust 2014: Copeland lucks out

By Duncan Mackay at the Main Press Centre in IncheonA proposal to allow teams from Oceania to compete in the Asian Games has been welcomed by Australia, while it has also been revealed that African countries have made a request to be able to participate in some events. 

"Australia and New Zealand are also denied participation in the Pacific Games for volleyball and beach

November, when the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) meet in Bangkok.A spokeswoman for the New

Zealand Olympic Committee said it was too early to speculate on the possibility of joining the Asian

By Daniel EtchellsDenmark's Camilla Pedersen claimed victory at the Weihai 2014 Long Distance Triathlon World Championships today, less than a year after coming out of an induced coma following a life-threatening bike crash.

of the day to win her first medal in her first appearance at the Championship event.Andrea Hewitt of New

Zealand, a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in the Olympic distance at Melbourne 2006, who also trying

By Nick Butler at the Main Press Centre in IncheonOceania countries could one day compete in the Asian Games, Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah claimed here today. 

"We hope it will be a new success story."

Games, it would be unfair to the other NOCs in Oceania.But Sheikh Ahmad is now keen to explore the new

markets offered by Oceania, particularly in Australia and New Zealand who could be potential hosts for

Asian Games, citing economic pressures, with Indonesian capital Jakarta confirmed yesterday as the new

"I look forward to this event, to sharing our sport and our new look with the world at the Asian Games

probably the most exciting moment so far on day two (see 17:34), when Hsu Shu Ching of Taiwan set a new

She is slightly heavier so she won't set a clean and jerk world record but it is a new overall world

"The Korean team is new in the game and cricket has lots of technical parts.

Origins of a Derby match12:52 In international sport, a good derby-match would be Australia v New Zealand

By Daniel EtchellsThe medal race places have been decided in the men's and women's 470 fleet heading into the penultimate day of the Sailing World Championships in Santander.

the women's event, series leaders Lara Vadlau and Jola Ogar of Austria, Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie of New

Zealand and Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark of Britain will compete for the gold medal. 

Britain currently sit in third place overall and, although they have an outside chance of catching New

Zealand in second, they will be keen to fend off the possible challenges of France and the United States

470 fleet ©Getty ImagesMeanwhile in the 49erFX, defending champions Alex Maloney and Molly Meech of New

footballer Edison Cavani, via tennis player Novak Djokovic, West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle and the New

Zealand netball team.20:59 I won't bother with translation.

"As I look around this magnificent new stadium, I can appreciate all the hard work and the dedication

understanding and caring among us,  this great diversity of Asia will become the driving force behind new

That is 1,200km further than New York to Moscow...National shooting team member Ali Hussain is carrying

By Gary AndersonThe Olympic Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF) has produced a global sports political index in an attempt to identify ways in which the country can achieve more influence on the international sporting stage.

, the report concludes that the DIF could learn from countries such as Belgium, The Netherlands and New

Zealand, while also seek greater cooperation with its Scandinavian neighbours Norway and Sweden.To view

By Paul OsborneInternational Rugby Board (IRB) chief executive Brett Gosper believes the Rugby World Cup 2015 is on course to be a "record-breaker".

official sponsor tour programme".He added: "That's a 30 per cent increase on the total sales of those in New

Zealand so we're already in a much better position than we were in New Zealand and we're well on track

partnership with the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Europe, is working to attract and retain one million new

By Gary AndersonThe medal contenders for the Laser and Laser Radial classes in Santander have been decided as the qualification series at the Sailing World Championships drew to a close.

Mills and Saskia Clark of Britain.Reigning Olympic and world champions Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie of New

Zealand lie in fifth place.France lead the way in the men's and women's RS:X competitions.Julien Bontemps

By Gary AndersonFormer England rugby international Ian Metcalfe has been announced as the new chairman

four-year term up until the end of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.Metcalfe toured New

Zealand with England in 1985, playing three times on that tour and also represented the Barbarians four

We are delighted to appoint Ian Metcalfe as the new chair of Commonwealth Games England," said Foster

England's success at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth GamesAugust 2011: Former FIFA director appointed new

By Zjan ShirinianDefending champions New Zealand will play Samoa, France and Japan on the first day of

the new HSBC Sevens World Series season, after the draw was held.

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crowdMay 2014: Sell-out crowd ready to watch final leg of Sevens World Series in TwickenhamMay 2014: New

Zealand storm to Emirates Airline Glasgow Sevens Cup titleMay 2014: Hosts Scotland progress to Cup quarterfinals

after impressive first day at Glasgow SevensMarch 2014: New Zealand seal Hong Kong Sevens title

By Gary AndersonAfter being unable to take to the water due to a lack of wind yesterday, the 49erFX sailors finally got their campaigns underway at the Sailing World Championships in Santander and it is reigning European champions Ida Nielsen and Mari Olsen who lead the early standings.

the turn of the blue fleet to swing into action in the 49er class and Peter Burling and Blair Tuke of New

Zealand demonstrated their intent as they immediately usurped overnight leaders Nico Delle Karth and