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If there's any hope to be had after a disastrous qualifying effort, Liam Lawson only has to look to the skies

Les Bleus matched England's number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style against Scotland, winning 35-16.

The Blues and Chiefs put their powers to the test in Hamilton, while the Crusaders achieve a remarkable stat in Christchurch. Video

Thomas Bach says the controversy involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign and had little to do with reality.

Wellington's Paul Temple described the result as an "injustice" after conceding in the 98th minute and losing 2-1 to Sydney FC.

Top four hopefuls Nottingham forest buoyed their chances with a 4-2 win at Ipswich, while Manchester City at home only draw with Brighton.

Relive the action from FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton.

Lawson was knocked out in the first part of qualifying and will start a lowly 18th for Sunday's race.

Crusaders join Chiefs atop the Super Rugby table.

Chiefs Manawa have picked up their first win of the Super Rugby Aupiki season, hammering the Hurricanes Poua 46-7 in Hamilton.

The defending champion Blues women have continued their dominant start to Super Rugby Aupiki, knocking over Matatu 28-7 in Nelson.

The confident Aussie has heard the doubters and answered them in style.

Gordon Chan Kum Tong is seen in footage on social media confronting two Warriors fans.

Curry drops historic three-pointer on the way to Warriors NBA win.

New Zealand riders have won two medals on the opening day of the UCI Track Nations Cup in Turkey.

The Auckland club got its NRL campaign back on track after a deflating season-opener in Vegas.

Zoi Sydowski-Synnott has secured another big title.

England football coach Thomas Tuchel's recalled striker Marcus Rashford and midfielder Jordan Henderson in announcing his first squad.