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.

The Men's Pair of Ben Taylor and Oli Welch were the only New Zealand crew to qualify for the A Finals at the World Championships on the Bosbaan course in Amsterdam.

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.

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