Kiwi Men's Pair Ben Taylor and Oli Welch have defended their World Rowing Championship title, dominating from start to finish to win in 6 minutes 16.62 seconds well clear of Australia's Angus Dawson and Alexander Hill, with an Italian crew third.

A convincing start for New Zealand rowers Ben Taylor and Oli Welch to start their title defence at the world rowing championships on the Bosbaan in Amsterdam in difficult conditions.

New Zealand won five medals on the final day of the World Cup regatta in Bulgaria with crews across the boat classes pushing close to world best times.

New Zealand's Ben Taylor and Oliver Welch, competing in their first World Championship together, have won gold in the Men's Pair in Shanghai, China.

Success for New Zealand rowers at the second World Cup regatta in Switzerland, especially in the single sculls.

Success for New Zealand rowers with a gold and two bronze medals at the first World Cup regatta of the season in Italy.