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New Zealand Rugby makes small loss for 2018 financial year

  • Rugby Sevens

New Zealand Rugby, the organisation behind the All Blacks, the sport’s most revered brand, has reported a small loss of NZ$1.86 million ($1.24 million/£956,000/€1.11 million) for the 2018 financial year.

event by World Rugby at its Council meeting in the Irish capital last November, beating only rivals Australia



Nelmes tops speed run qualification at FIG Parkour World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Britain's David Nelmes topped speed run qualification on the first day of action at the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Parkour World Cup, held as part of the International Festival of Extreme Sports (FISE) World Series event in Hiroshima.

fiseworld) April 19, 2019Peraza finished first in today's qualification run, beating Logan Martin of Australia


Cornet admits France need a "miracle" to beat Romania in Fed Cup semi-finals

  • Tennis

France's Alize Cornet has admitted her team needs a "miracle" if they are to beat Romania and reach the final of the Fed Cup.

Australia and Belarus are all smiles ahead of their semi-final clash#FedCup #AUSBLR pic.twitter.com/lQ9SZVFOEb

In the other semi-final, Australia go up against Belarus at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.Both sides have

opted for experience, with 35-year-old Sam Stosur considered a surprise singles pick for Australia and



Guam prepares to host UWW Oceania Wrestling Championships

  • Wrestling

Guam is hosting the United World Wrestling’s Oceania Cadet, Junior and Senior Championship that starts tomorrow and runs until April 21 (Sunday).

wrestling and men’s freestyle and will be conducted in accordance to UWW rules and regulations.Wrestling Australia


Folau to challenge Rugby Australia sacking for anti-gay comments

  • Rugby Sevens

Australian Israel Folau has formally challenged Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract after posting anti-gay comments in a social media post. 

In response, Rugby Australia decided to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract to play

 Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said Israel Folau's request for a code of conduct

by a three-person tribune ©Getty ImagesA three-person tribune, made up of representatives from Rugby Australia

code of conduct hearing which, under the circumstances, was not an unexpected outcome," said Rugby Australia

Folau has won 73 caps for Australia and was set to play an integral part in his country's squad at this


Liverpool to host fan park during 2019 Netball World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Organisers of the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool have revealed plans for a fan park alongside the showcase international event.

Australia will be aiming to make it four consecutive Netball World Cup titles this year ©Getty ImagesCouncillor

 Australia will be aiming to make it four consecutive titles this year.They beat New Zealand 58-




Australian Paralympians to establish "house" just half-a-mile away from Tokyo 2020 Athletes’ Village

  • Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

family just 800 metres from the Athletes’ Village -  thanks to a partnership between Paralympics Australia

hundreds of family members and friends of Australia’s Paralympic athletes expected in Tokyo, Paralympics Australia

the use of Harumi Junior High School – just 800 metres away from the Paralympic Village.Paralympics Australia

ground in Tokyo, but will help build support for the Australian Team in the area,” she said.Paralympics Australia

and family during the Tokyo 2020 Games - at a site only 800m from the Athletes' Village ©Paralympics Australia

Paralympic Village in Tokyo and Para-Cycling Villages in Izu and Fuji regions outside of Tokyo.Paralympics Australia



Germany’s Fischer and Graf make ideal start in 49er as Genoa World Cup sailing starts

  • Sailing

Germany's Tim Fischer and Fabian Graf got off to a perfect start in the men's skiff - 49er as the first ever Hempel World Cup Series event in Italy began in Genoa with racing in the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17, due to conclude on Saturday (April 20).

the first ever Genoa World Cup Series podium.Rio 2016 silver medallists Mat Belcher and Will Ryan of Australia


First ISSF World Cup Shotgun gold for Kuwait’s Al Rashedi in UAE

  • Shooting

Mansour Al Rashedi from Kuwait won his first International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup gold medal today as he won the skeet men’s final at the second in this season’s series at Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

122 targets to proceed to the final after a four man shoot-off for one place.Luke Peter Argiro from Australia


Paralympics Australia confirm partnership with global bank Citi

  • Paralympics

Paralympics Australia have announced a partnership with global financial services firm Citi in the build-up

began in 2012 when they sponsored the United States team.The formalised partnership between Paralympics Australia

similar agreement was announced between the company and the British Paralympic Association.Paralympics Australia

Asian Para Games, and the European Para Swimming Championships.Luke Randell, chief executive of Citi Australia