World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 2
Friday sees the other opening fixture in Ireland's group with Nigeria taking on Canada; elswhere the Philippines face Switzerland and Spain are up against Costa Rica.
New Zealand Sport News
Women’s World Cup hosts begin with wins and record crowds
SYDNEY/AUCKLAND: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand opened the ninth Women’s World Cup with wins and record crowds on Thursday, after a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in Auckland that left three dead and six injured.
Namibia head to South America for World Cup preparations
WINDHOEK : Namibia coach Allister Coetzee has named a 35-man squad for a four-team series in South America later this month as he looks to settle on his selection for the Rugby World Cup.
Positive approach again pays dividends for England
MANCHESTER, England : England's unwavering commitment to playing attacking cricket without fear under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendan McCullum was once again vindicated on Thursday when the hosts took control of the fourth Ashes test against Australia.
Steph Catley nets winner for Australia against Ireland
Steph Catley ensured co-hosts Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland despite the absence of star striker Sam Kerr.
Women's World Cup security heightened after deadly shooting in Auckland
Security was boosted before the opening Women’s World Cup game after a shooting in Auckland, with a gunman killing two people at a construction site about 12 hours before co-host New Zealand’s match against Norway.
USWNT's Lynn Williams laments Auckland shooting, says US has 'dealt with this far too many times'
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Versatile prop Trevor still in Bok plans, says Bok coach Nienaber as Ox still on the mend
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said versatile prop Trevor Nyakane is still in the selection mix, while powerhouse loosehead prop Retshegofaditswe 'Ox' Nche continues to recover from his pectoral muscle injury.