South Africa, Nigeria, and Botswana all secured their spots in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following the last round of group stage fixtures in Rabat.

on July 13 with the winners of the quarter-finals qualifying for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New

Zealand.

England and Spain have made it to the quarter-finals of the Women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Cup after recording cross-over wins against South Korea and India at the Estadi Olímpic de Terrassa in Spain.

fixtures.These matches are due to be held on Tuesday (July 12) alongside quarter-final ties between New

Zealand and Germany, and The Netherlands and Belgium.Tomorrow's classification matches feature Canada

Australia's men's and China's women's teams took gold at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore.

Australia defeated New Zealand 21-17 in the men's final at Marina Bay Sands as Andrew Steel and Daniel

most valuable player with 42 points from five games.He was joined on the Team of the Tournament by New

Ireland's Paul O'Donovan returned to action at the Rowing World Cup III in Lucerne with a victory in the men's lightweight single sculls final this weekend.

The only Irish rower competing in Switzerland, O'Donovan crossed the line in 6min 47.15sec for a new

of Australian Tara Rigney and Jeanine Gmelin of Switzerland.Grace Prendergast and Kerri Williams of New

Zealand were victorious in the women's pairs final in 6:56.51 in front of Romanians Ioana Vrinceanu

The men's and women's quarter-final line-ups have been completed at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore.

China's women topped Pool C after backing up their 21-12 win over New Zealand with a 20-12 defeat of

remaining quarter-final clashes see Pool B winners Australia go up against Chinese Taipei and Japan tackle New

New Zealand and Australia shared four wins apiece on the opening day of the International Mixed Martial

Kelsey Schroder defeated fellow New Zealander Mel Webster in the women's lightweight; while Alice Jackson

Ryan in the other semi-final in the class.Mitch Kelly came out on top against Ethan Brockett in an all-New

Zealand men's lightweight bout,Daniel Mitchell of Australia overcame Kevin Pratt of New Zealand by unanimous

Zealand's Kasib Murdoch who beat compatriot Prashanth Guda.Alisha Burtt of New Zealand and Amena Hadaya

s bantamweight divisions.Both bouts were determined by split decision with Burtt and Hadaya beating New

Canada and Costa Rica have qualified for the 2023 World Cup after confirming knockout spots at the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) W Championship in Mexico.

Nicolás de los Garza to confirm their place at their eighth World Cup, set to take place in Australia and New

Zealand from July 20 to August 20 next year.Following a goalless first half, Julia Grosso broke the

Men's defending champions Australia and Japan's women's team powered through pool play at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Asia Cup to secure their places in the quarter-finals in Singapore.

perform well and duly lived up to the hype as they easily progressed to the knockout round alongside New

Zealand, Chinese Taipei, and Japan at Marina Bay Sands.In Pool B, they beat New Zealand 21-14 and Qatar

11 to surge to the top of the standings.Australia's 6'8" Jesse Wagstaff was near unstoppable against New

Zealand as he racked up 14 points alone to match his opponents' tally.Japan's men picked up respective

Zealand.??

World middleweight champion Fergus Jenkins will be among the fighters vying for continental gold at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Oceania Championships in Brisbane.

Centre.Former world lightweight silver medallist Mel Webster will also be in what is sure to be a strong New

Zealand squad.Hosts Australia have selected the biggest team of 18 athletes with Troy Fumo among the

New Zealand, scheduled co-hosts with Australia of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, is set to stage the

each.Thailand and Chinese Taipei have already confirmed their participation for Asia.Additionally, New

Zealand chief executive Jane Patterson."

Zealand on 20 July 2023."

New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell added: "To have so much international football right

here on our doorstep is very exciting for Aotearoa New Zealand and there is more to come."

The nominees for June’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Players of the Month have been announced, with three English players featuring among the men’s and women’s shortlists.

s nominees is England batsman Jonny Bairstow, who scored 394 runs across three Test matches against New

Zealand, including the second fastest century for an English batter in Tests, when he hit 138 in the

with his innings across the two matches helping to set up a whitewash series win.The second nominee is New

New Zealand and Argentina have concluded the pool stage of the Women’s International Hockey Federation

The Argentines thumped Canada 7-1 to top Pool C while New Zealand came out on top in a thrilling 4-3

be too strong as Xantal Giné, Lucía Jiménez and Sara Barrios bagged goals for their side.In Pool B, New

Zealand and India traded shots in a dramatic match which ended 4-3 to the Black Sticks.Katariya Vandana

handed India the advantage before Olivia Merry pegged New Zealand back.Tessa Jopp then gave New Zealand

side’s advantage, but Lalremsiami brought India back into the match with her own strike.Merry restored New

The Philippines’ men’s team impressed on the final day of the qualifying draw at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Asia Cup at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

pic.twitter.com/E7wE9jMnNT— FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) July 7, 2022In the women’s qualification, New Zealand

Officials of Birmingham 2022 venue Edgbaston Cricket Ground are investigating allegations of racism in the crowd during day four of the fifth Test match between England and India.

held at Kuala Lumpur 1998.Besides India, the event is set to feature eight teams, Australia, Barbados, New

Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts England, from July 29 to August 7.The Edgbaston

The Haudenosaunee caused the biggest upset of the World Lacrosse Women's Championship round of 16 as they pipped fifth seed Scotland 11-9 at Towson University in Maryland.

who are representing the indigenous people that originally occupied extensive lands in what is now New

July 6, 2022Japan continued their impressive form and made a statement after eliminating eighth seed New

Zealand 12-3 to return to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2013.Japan’s defence, allowing