Rugby-Pumas enforcer Matera on crusade for first championship
By Ian Ransom
New Zealand Sport News
Pumas enforcer Matera on crusade for first championship
Having been a driving force in the Canterbury Crusaders' run to Saturday's Super Rugby final, Pablo Matera feared his shot at a first championship trophy was in jeopardy after drawing two yellow cards in the semi-final against the Waikato Chiefs.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis dominates at Oslo Diamond League
OSLO: Sweden’s Armand Duplantis battled through rain and cold to dominate the men’s pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League on Thursday, while home favorite Jakob Ingebrigtsen raced to victory in the mile.
Canada's Hadwin fires 66 to lead US Open, McIlroy one back
BROOKLINE, US: Canada’s Adam Hadwin birdied five of the last six holes on the front nine and seized a one-stroke lead after Thursday’s first round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy in a pack one adrift.
Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City named among host cities for World Cup 2026
NEW YORK: Los Angeles, Toronto and Mexico City have been named among the host cities for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be shared by three different countries.
Coco Gauff reaches first grass-court quarterfinal in Berlin
BERLIN, GAIBA: Coco Gauff reached her first grass-court quarterfinal by beating Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-0, 6-4 Thursday at the Berlin Open.
What's the secret behind the Vienna Philharmonic's unique sound?
The Vienna Philharmonic is a legendary orchestra renowned for its unique sound and famous sweeping waltzes played at its New Year's concert.
Maori All Blacks looking forward to taking on 'one of the best' ahead of Ireland clashes
Maori All Blacks head coach Clayton McMillan says he can't wait to see his side in action against Ireland after a five-year wait to play a Tier 1 nation.