Women's World Cup 2023: Will it be the biggest ever?
The biggest stars of the game will be making their way to Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever this July, and it’s set to be the best edition of the tournament yet.
New Zealand Sport News
NWSL ready to seize World Cup momentum as new season kicks off
NEW YORK : The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season kicks off on Saturday with the Portland Thorns out to defend their title and the top-flight American division eager to pounce on the momentum of this year's Women's World Cup.
Massive Blow For Sunrisers Hyderabad! Star Cricketer To Miss IPL 2023: Report
Prolific England batter Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL this year as his cricket board refused to grant him No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the high-profile T20 league beginning on March 31, according to a report. The 33-year-old Bairstow is recovering from a leg injury he sustained in September last year. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), however, cleared all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who is coming back after recovering from his knee and ankle injuries, to play in the IPL. Punjab Kings had bought Livingstone and Bairstow for Rs 11.50 crores and Rs 6.75 crores respectively during the IPL auction.
Australian women emerge from amateur era in sixth season of Super W
SYDNEY : Women's rugby in Australia will emerge fully from the amateur era on Friday night when the sixth season of the six-team Super W gets underway with New South Wales Waratahs taking on Western Force at Sydney Football Stadium.
China draw 0-0 with 10-man New Zealand in football friendly
China notched a goal-less draw in a friendly match on Thursday (Mar 23) with New Zealand, who had defender Tommy Smith sent off in the second half
Who Can Succeed Hardik Pandya As Gujarat Titans Captain In IPL? Team Official Has Clear Answer
Young India opener Shubman Gill has "smart cricketing brain" and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki on Thursday. Gill has become an integral part of the Indian side over the last six months or so given his all-round performances which includes a double century against New Zealand in ODIs. He also had a successful outing with the Gujarat Titans in their title-winning campaign last year. While Pandya is set to continue as GT skipper in their second IPL season, Gill is also being seen as a leader within the core group.
Matildas boosted by Carpenter return for April friendlies
Ellie Carpenter is set for her first Matildas appearance in a year after the defender was recalled to the squad for next month's friendlies against Scotland and England, 10 months after she sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Women's Curling World Championships: Switzerland in 'great shape' after extending winning streak
Switzerland continued their march on day five of the Women's World Curling Championships with their eighth victory of the week. Following a 9-1 triumph over New Zealand, Silvana Tirinzoni and co notched an eye-catching 8-3 success over the in-form Italian team. Ad They remain the only country to have won all of their matches so far and will look to stretch their unbeaten run when they take on Norway and Denmark on Thursday.