World Sailing has revealed an eight-strong candidate list for their prestigious 2017 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards.

the female shortlist for Sailor of the Year ©Getty ImagesThe male shortlist features Glenn Ashby, of Australia

Japan maintained their unbeaten form today in the men's competition at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships to guarantee themselves a play-off spot in Erina.

Australia also enjoyed a good day on home ice by recovering from 4-5 down to beat Chinese Taipei, 10-

Hong Kong 8-5.South Korea remain undefeated in the women's competition as they thrashed winless hosts Australia

Co-hosts Papua New Guinea claimed a second victory out of two at the Rugby League World Cup as they edged Ireland 14-6 in Port Moresby.

eight.Only one country from each of the two pools is set to advance at the tournament, also being hosted by Australia

The finals were booked at the World Bowls Singles Champion of Champions in Sydney after a day of elimination round and semi-final action.

elimination round victors reached the final.Emma Firyana Saroji of Malaysia beat Carla Krizanic of Australia

Chinese sensation Zhang Jiaqi continued her remarkable rise as she claimed the gold medal in the women's 10 metres platform event at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Diving Grand Prix in Singapore.

the synchronised 3m springboard event with a score of 278.58 points.Alysha Koloi and Kate Rosman of Australia

South Korea are the only unbeaten team in the women's event at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships after they won another two matches in Erina today.

continued their ominous start to the tournament at the Erina Ice Arena after recording victories over hosts Australia

World Rugby has responded to stinging criticism by French Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte, claiming his comments are "unfounded and inaccurate".

 Argentina, Australia, England, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland and  Wales carry three votes apiece.Japan

one vote apiece.Each union with multiple votes can chose to split up their allocation, meaning that Australia

Gold Coast 2018 unveiled the medals for next year’s Commonwealth Games at their charity gala event today.

winner Dami Im, who was the headline performer at the event.The Queensland singer, who also represented Australia

England earned their first win at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup by running in five tries against Lebanon.

biting by Lebanon's captain Robbie Farah at today's World Cup clash in Sydney ©Getty ImagesAssuming Australia

place as runners-up by beating France in the final pool game on November 12.Having lost their opener to Australia

after they beat Samoa 32-18 and if they beat New Zealand next Saturday they can avoid hot-favourites Australia

South Korea began the defence of their title with two victories as women's action at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships in Erina today.

lead the standings after the opening day of the women's event.China are second after they overcame Australia

9-3 in the evening session.Defending champions Japan, hosts Australia and South Korea share the lead

against Oceanian rivals New Zealand.South Korea beat New Zealand 8-5 and Chinese Taipei 9-6 to join Australia

Australia made it two wins out two at the Rugby League World Cup after comfortably overcoming France

as the holders triumphed 52-6 in their second Group A outing.Graham, making his starting debut for Australia

off a resounding win for the Australians against France ©Getty ImagesAnother stand-out performer for Australia

Prakash Nanjappa led an Indian podium sweep in the men's 50 metres pistol event at the Commonwealth Shooting Federations' Championships in Brisbane.

Xuereb secured a rare sporting success for Malta as he clinched the bronze medal on 54 hits.Hosts Australia

Gullivers Sports Travel will be the official travel office provider for 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool, it has been announced.

all over the world are expected to attend in their thousands, with a high proportion travelling from Australia

Australia won the last tournament in Sydney in 2015.

Belarusian-born Australian Lalita Yauhleuskaya won three gold medals as action resumed at the Oceania and Commonwealth Shooting Federations' Championships in Brisbane.

 Australia also triumphed in the continental team event in Brisbane ©Shooting AustraliaGaliabovitch

The International Federation for Intellectual Impairment Sport (Inas) is to target potential female athletes through a new campaign.

under-represented," said Robyn Smith, the Inas vice-president and and chief executive of Sport Inclusion Australia

Inas is working with help from the Agitos Foundation and Sport Inclusion Australia to encourage greater