Chiefs, Crusaders claim Super Rugby wins
The New Zealand rounds of Super Rugby Pacific began with no bang but a proverbial whimper, overshadowed by the result of a cricket match which ended only hours before.
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No excuses for Test humbling: Proteas
South Africa arrived in New Zealand on a high note after a hard-fought home series win over India, but a punishing defeat in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch has served as a sobering reality check.
Winter Olympics 2022: Freezing cold to gold, New Zealand wins on halfpipe
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Nico Porteous grabs gold for NZ
Freestyle skier Nico Porteous survived treacherous winds, bone-chilling temperatures and a nasty fall to win New Zealand's second gold medal in Winter Olympic history on Saturday in Beijing.
Winter Olympics 2022 - Irene Schouten wins third speed skating gold in Beijing with sprint finish in women's mass start
Irene Schouten won a third speed skating gold medal in Beijing with a brilliant sprint finish in the women's mass start. Schouten lived up to her title as 'Queen of the Ice' by adding the mass start gold to the 3000m and 5000m titles she already won for the Netherlands at the Games.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Tom Latham admits Matt Henry dilemma, praises squad's depth
Tom Latham conceded fast bowler Matt Henry's stellar performance in the opening Test against South Africa has created a selection dilemma ahead of the second match next week. Playing his first Test in eight months only because Trent Boult is away on paternity leave, Henry claimed 7-23 in the first innings to set up New Zealand's victory by an innings and 276 runs at the Hagley Oval.
India remain 5th in World Test Championship standings
World Test Championship standings released by the ICC on Saturday. India, the runners up of the inaugural edition of the WTC, are currently placed fifth in second cycle with a 49.07 percentage of points won (PCT), which is taken into account rather than the points earned. India have played nine Tests in the second cycle of WTC, winning four, losing three and drawing two. They have 53 points, the highest among all teams so far. They will have a chance to improve their standings next month when they host Sri Lanka for two Tests.
Today's rugby headlines as Beauden Barrett feared concussion had ended his career and Wales star free to play again after ban
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Saturday, February 19.