He's now on the course.21:04 Austrian Philipp Bonadimann is the new leader, with a slender lead of 0.18

Defending champion Adam Hall of New Zealand moves into second place. 19:52 The new leader is Thomas Grochar

By Mike RowbottomMarch 12 - Health screening to check risks among rowers of potentially fatal heart problems is being introduced throughout international rowing by the World Rowing Federation (FISA).

he died of a previously undiagnosed heart condition.Recently, 2012 Olympic champion Nathan Cohen of New

Zealand discovered he had supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).

The new bye-law promotes good medical practice throughout the sport of rowing and thus is a significant

By Gary AndersonMarch 12 - The official flagship store for Rugby World Cup 2015 has opened its doors for the first time today in the heart of London at the North Hall of Covent Garden Market.

Fans can now purchase a wide range of products, including the new Webb Ellis Cup collection and country

already qualified, which are hosts England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Argentina, Australia, France, New

Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Samoa, Tonga and Canada.Next week, a new range of lifestyle jackets and

opening of the official store, Sportfolio is offering UK-based customers who spend £50 ($83/€60) in the new

By Paul OsborneMarch 8 - Women's Rugby players from across the globe have united on International Women's Day to celebrate the inspirational figures that have helped in the development and growth of one of the world's fastest growing team sports.

I hope that International Women's Day has inspired a new generation of women and young girls to take

showcase the strength of the fifteens games, while the IRB Women's Sevens World Series is inspiring new

Zealand to seal Brazil Rugby Sevens title in São PauloFebruary 2014: São Paulo set to welcome next leg

of IRB Women's Sevens World SeriesFebruary 2014: New Zealand women thrash Canada to claim Atlanta Sevens

titleFebruary 2014: Canada, New Zealand and Russia unbeatable on day one of USA SevensFebruary 2014:

By Paul OsborneMarch 7 - The draw for the 2014 International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) Women's World Championships is due to take place next Saturday (March 15) in Istanbul.

in Brazil and the number two side in the FIBA world rankings, sealed their place with a triumph over New

Zealand in the Oceania Championship.Europe has the largest contingent of teams making their way to the

By Zjan ShirinianMarch 7 - Ukraine made a clear statement against the situation in Crimea during the athletes' parade of the Sochi 2014 Winter Paralympics, in an Opening Ceremony which mixed captivating drama and stunning beauty.

Chernyshenko, President and chief executive of Sochi 2014, said: "Thanks to the Paralympic Games, a new

peaceMarch 2014: French Ministers to stay away from Sochi 2014 ParalympicsMarch 2014: Great Britain and New

Zealand announce Sochi 2014 Paralympic flagbearersMarch 2014: Soprano and accordion virtuoso to perform

Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven said: "We've got great venues, great accessibility in the new

Sochi was the first city named on the new map."

(alpine skiing)Mongolia: Ganbold Batmunhk (Nordic skiing)Netherlands: Bibian Mentel-Spee (snowboard)New

Zealand: Adam Hall (alpine skiing)Norway: Mariann Marthinsen (Nordic skiing)Poland: Maciej Krezel (alpine

By Gary AndersonMarch 6 - USA Rugby has announced it will stage an all-star tournament later this year to determine which side will go forward and take part at the second edition of the World Club 7s, due to be held at Twickenham Stadium in August.

New York City Sevens, who won the Plate competition at the inaugural event in London last year, will

be joined by the winners of the new 12-team tournament which is scheduled to be held on June 6 and 7

This will be a tremendously exciting new event," USA Rugby chief executive Nigel Melville said."

USA Rugby hopes the new all-star tournament will help unearth young talent to go on and represent the

South Wales (NSW) Waratahs, the Auckland Blues from New Zealand, South Africa's Blue Bulls and a side

By Zjan ShirinianMarch 6 - Great Britain and New Zealand have gone in opposite directions for their Paralympic

Adam Hall is looking for a second Paralympic gold medal in Sochi ©Getty ImagesMeanwhile, New Zealand

once in your career as an athlete," he said"This will be the second time I will carry the flag for the New

Zealand and the team here in Sochi and I am humbled and excited about doing it, keep an eye out for

By Danyal KhanMarch 5 - Sochi 2014 is set to break all viewing records, according to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

broadcaster for Sochi 2014 February 2014: Attitude Pictures signs deal to become host broadcaster in New

Zealand for Sochi 2014 ParalympicsJanuary 2014: Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation to show 200 hours of coverage

By Gary AndersonMarch 4 - Dates for the 2014-2015 HSBC Sevens World Series, which will have added significance as the top four-ranked nations will qualify from it directly for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, were announced today. 

line - as rugby sevens makes its Olympic debut - the competition is likely to be the fiercest yet.The new

Zealand will welcome the world's top sevens side in February 2015 before later that month Las Vegas

New Zealand and England will be among the sides battling for Olympic qualification next season ©AFP/Getty

Reigning World Sevens Series champions New Zealand currently lead the standings on this year's tour with

Zealand (Wellington) February 6-7, 2015Round 5 USA (Las Vegas) February 13-15, 2015Round 6 Hong Kong

By Zjan ShirinianMarch 3 - Twelve countries across five continents have expressed an interest in hosting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018.

2016 Olympic Games debut".The 12 World Cup bidding nations are: England, Fiji, Hong Kong, Netherlands, New

Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United States and Wales.The tournament,

reaffirms rugby sevens as a young, exciting and thriving sport that is reaching out, engaging and inspiring new

host Sevens Series and Rugby World Cup SevensOctober 2013: Promotion and relegation introduced for new

By Zjan ShirinianMarch 2 - Defending FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup champions the United States will face beaten finalists Germany in the group stages of this year's tournament.

ImagesEngland will face South Korea, Mexico and Nigeria in Group C, while Group D features France, New

Zealand, Paraguay and Costa Rica."

By Gary AndersonFebruary 28 - The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has revealed 14 of the 16 nations that will take part in this year's Under-15 Baseball World Cup in Mexico, with two spots still to be decided from Oceania.

Australia, Guam and New Zealand will battle it out for the right to travel to Mexico during the Oceania

fifteen nations on the current world baseball rankings will be taking part in La Paz.Australia, Guam and New

Zealand will compete in the Oceania Championship to see who will take the final spots at this year's

By Emily GoddardFebruary 26 - The Women's Squash Association (WSA) is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary this week and will be using the 2014 British and United States Opens to mark the milestone.

Players' Association (WSPA) in Ireland in February 1984 and had 23 members.Its first elected chairman was New

Susan Devoy, pictured here with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, was the first athlete to top the

on to retain the number one spot for an unparalleled 105 months.Twelve players from six countries - New

Zealand, Australia, England, US, Netherlands and Malaysia - have now topped the world rankings over

I am delighted to be part of a new WSA board which is determined to grow the tour over the coming years