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Emma Zheng led from start to finish at the NextGen Atlantic Championship. PHOTO: GOLF CANADA Auckland amateur golfer has gone wire-to-wire to win the NextGen Atlantic Championship in Canada. Zheng, 17, carded a two-under 70 in the final round on Thursday (Friday NZ Time) to secure a five-stroke victory at the Oakfield Golf and Country Club in Enfield, Nova Scotia. LATEST HEADLINES: Import Tacko Fall released by NZ Breakers Silver Ferns captain Ekenasio out for 2025 Blues looking for CEO as Hore steps down Australian Galloway departing Auckland FC Chiefs elevate Jono Gibbes to head coach   Zheng, the only international player to tee off at the Atlantic Championship, entered Thursday’s (Friday NZ Time) final round with a two-shot lead over Jenny Kwon of Vancouver, BC. With rounds of 70 and 74 behind her, the Kiwi found separation from Kwon in the early stages of her final round, stringing together birdies at the first, sixth and eighth holes to double her advantage to four strokes ahead of the more taxing back-nine.   Consecutive bogeys at the ninth and 10th sliced Zheng’s lead in half, though a timely string of par putts on the 11th, 12th and 13th helped to get back on track before a birdie at the par-four 14th got her back to two-under. A final birdie at the 17th sealed the deal for Zheng, while Kwon played her final four holes at three-over par to fall out of contention. The wire-to-wire victory marks Zheng’s fifth triumph of 2025, having claimed four other stroke-play events overseas to shoot up to 266th on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR).   The victory earned Zheng a place at next month's Canadian Junior Girls Championship at Club de golf Sainte-Marie in Sainte Marie, Quebec from August 12-16. In other golf news, former PGA Tour member Tim Wilkinson has just missed out on a PGA Tour Australasia card at the final qualifier. Wilkinson, 46, carded rounds of 72, 70, 72 and 73 to finish at one-under at the 2025-26 Qualifier School USA tournament at Kinderlou Forest, Georgia over the weekend. That left him in a tie for 13th, seven strokes behind the winner, American Chris Malec, who earned full tour status, and four shots from earning an exemption category for finishing in the top-six and ties. Wilkinson finished 149th in the FedEx Cup standings during the 2020-21 season but missed the next couple of seasons with knee injuries, undergoing surgery. He played seven tournament last year under a major medical exemption, missing the cut in all seven, before finishing 117th at the PGA Tour Q-School. On the HotelPlanner Tour, Sam Jones has finished 18th at the German Challenge tournament after a final round two-under 70 on Sunday (Monday NZT). The 29-year-old from Taranaki fired rounds of 69, 66, 73 and 70 at the Wittelsbacher Golfclub in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany to finish at 10-under, 14 strokes adrift of the champion, South African JC Ritchie. After a hot start during the South Africa swing earlier in the year, Jones now sits 19th in the Road to Mallorca rankings, still on target to return to the DP World Tour. At the Korn Ferry Tour's Price Cutter Charity Championship in Springfield, Missouri, Kiwi Harry Hillier finished tied for 47th. Hillier, 26, put together rounds of 70, 67, 70 and 70 at the Highland Springs Country Club to end at 11-under on Sunday (Monday NZT), 16 strokes behind the winner, American Chandler Blanchet. With two top-10 results in 2025, the Te Puke pro sits 62nd in the Korn Ferry Tour points list, having made the cut at 11 of 18 tournaments.

It was not to be for Dylan Fletcher’s Great Britain SailGP Team as Peter Burling’s Black Foils clinched victory in Portsmouth. The New Zealand crew overcame a slow start in the three-boat final off England's south coast to deny the hometown Brits and secure their second regatta victory of the 2024-25 season on Sunday (Monday NZ Time). LATEST HEADLINES: Amateur Emma Zheng wins in Nova Scotia Import Tacko Fall released by NZ Breakers Silver Ferns captain Ekenasio out for 2025 Blues looking for CEO as Hore steps down Chiefs elevate Jono Gibbes to head coach Burling and Co finished second, fourth, first, 11th, first, fifth and first in the seven fleet races in Portsmouth to qualify second, one point behind GBR, for the final. They moved to the top of the SailGP season standings. Taking to the winners’ podium, Burling commended his team’s performance: “It was nice racing out there. We were riding some pretty challenging conditions and to pull off today, as a group, we're super pleased. "Going into the European series as the winners is something we're really proud of and we’re looking forward to continuing to build on that. I’m really pleased with the way we fought today.” Peter Burling (left) and members of the NZ SailGP Team after their victory at SailGP Portsmouth. PHOTO: SAILGP In a showdown on The Solent, Burling’s team showed the fleet just who is back in charge, securing a nail-biting victory over GBR and Team Switzerland on a shortened-course sprint final. Comfortably third off the line and through the first gate, Team NZL closed the gap at the end of the second leg as GBR and Switzerland battled out front. They led around the third mark and maintained their advantage the rest of the way, winning by nine seconds. It marked the second time New Zealand has stolen the Brits’ home victory, after Burling beat Sir Ben Ainslie in Plymouth in Season 3. The Black Foils take the gun in the final at SailGP Portsmouth. PHOTO: SAILGP All 12 national teams battled choppy waters, racecourse obstacles and a number of technical issues forcing speedy, pit-lane repairs. Australia missed out on their second consecutive event final, while usual heavyweights Spain also finished sixth. With the results tallied, New Zealand moved into the top spot on the overall championship standings, bumping Australia to second and Spain to third. GBR remained in fourth, but has closed the gap, now just one point away from the podium group. Record crowds turned out to watch the action on The Solent, with 20,000 ticketed fans attending the two-day event, plus thousands more watching from the water and from natural surrounding vantages. The SailGP series now heads to its next European destination for the first-ever Germany event in the global championship’s history, taking place in Sassnitz, on the Baltic Sea, from August 16-17.

Import centre Tacko Fall is out at the NZ Breakers ahead of the 2025-26 ANBL season. PHOTO: NZ BREAKERS The new NZ Breakers ownership group has continued to clean out the roster left from last season. Senegalese-American centre Tacko Fall, the 7-foot-6 (2.29m) import who had NBA experience, was released from the second year of his Australian National Basketball League (ANBL) contract on Tuesday. LATEST HEADLINES: Silver Ferns captain Ekenasio out for 2025 Blues looking for CEO as Hore steps down Australian Galloway leaving Auckland FC Chiefs elevate Jono Gibbes to head coach Tactix beat Pulse, seal place in grand final Fall featured in 18 games for the club last season - which the Breakers won only three - averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. His arrival coincided with the club's decline after winning seven of their first 10 games. The Breakers went 3-16 after releasing defensive force Freddie Gillespie to open a roster spot to sign Fall. Confirmation of Fall's anticipated departure means the Breakers have two import spots to fill, alongside returning point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright. From the Breakers roster at the end of last season, Mojave King, Mitch McCarron, Grant Anticevich, Matt Mooney, Dane Pineau, Jonah Bolden, Tai Wynyard and Fall are currently not on the roster. After re-signing head coach Petteri Koponen, the club also replaced assistant coaches Laimonas Eglinskas with Tall Blacks head coach Judd Flavell and Tauranga Whai head coach Matt Lacey. New Zealanders, and all former Breakers, Rob Loe, Izayah Le'afa, Reuben Te Rangi and Taylor Britt have been added to the roster, while Taranaki Airs forward Carlin Davison was elevated from a development player contract.

Scott Galloway had limited appearances for Auckland FC and is leaving the club PHOTO: AUCKLAND FC Defender Scott Galloway has departed Auckland FC to return home to family.leaving the club in need of more depth in defence. He joins two other players of note, Neyder Moreno and Tommy Smith who havw also left for various reason after one season. LATEST HEADLINES: Chiefs elevate Jono Gibbes to head coach NZ Warriors steal win from Knights at death Tactix beat Pulse, seal place in grand final Saints claim 13th NBL banner over Sharks Baby Blacks lose U20 final to South Africa Scott will be fondly remembered by the club for his contribution to the team in its inaugural season and for being part of the first-ever New Zealand side to lift A-League silverware. Scott Galloway made four substitute appearances for the club at the start of the season before a calf injury ruled him out for the remainder of the regular season. The 30-year-old full-back plans to return to Melbourne to spend time with his family before deciding on his next move. “Thank you to the club for all the support they showed me throughout a difficult personal year. It was a privilege to be part of such an amazing club from day one,” said Galloway. “It was a privilege to be part of such an amazing club from day 1. I wish I could’ve played a bigger part on the pitch, injuries unfortunately got the better of me, but I gave everything I could to help with the team’s historic success.” “Thank you to the club for all the support they showed me throughout a difficult personal year. I’ll forever remain a fan and can’t wait to see this club create even more history in the future. Auckland FC and its amazing fans will always hold a special place in my heart.” Head coach Steve Corica was full of praise for Scott. “Scotty has been a big part of Auckland FC. Both made a vital contribution when called upon and will be missed by players and staff,” said Corica. “We wish him the very best for the future.”

Andrew Hore is leaving the Blues CEO role PHOTO: BLUES/GETTY IMAGES Blues CEO Andrew Hore has confirmed he will step down from the role in September, concluding a transformative tenure that has spanned over six years. Hore is set to leave the sporting world to take up an opportunity in the commercial business sector, a significant new chapter in a career that has seen him lead from the front in some of the most high profile roles in professional rugby. LATEST HEADLINES: Galloway heads home from Auckland FC Chiefs elevate Jono Gibbes to head coach NZ Warriors steal win from Knights at death Tactix beat Pulse, seal place in grand final Saints claim 13th NBL banner over Sharks Having joined the Blues in 2019, Hore’s time with the club has been marked by steady growth, strong off-field leadership, player development and recruitment and a deep commitment to culture and identity. Under his stewardship, the Blues claimed multiple Super titles across the men’s and women’s teams and strengthened ties with the community and partner unions. “The Blues is a club I deeply love,” said Hore. “I feel incredibly privileged to have been part of a team that is so passionate about its people, its place, and its purpose. This club is very special to me, and it always will be.” Hore’s rugby management career has spanned almost three decades, including senior executive roles at Ospreys (Wales), New Zealand Rugby, Welsh Rugby Union and the NSW Waratahs (Australia) before his return to New Zealand and eventual appointment at the Blues. Reflecting on his decision, Hore said the time was right to take on a new professional challenge outside of sport. “I’ve been fortunate to work in professional rugby for close to three decades, across multiple countries and cultures. I’m excited about what lies ahead in the commercial space, but it’s not easy to leave a place that has meant so much to me. “Change is never easy, and we’ve been through a lot of that over the years. I want to thank all our people for their hard work and tireless passion.” He extended particular thanks to Blues chairman Don Mackinnon and the Board. “I want to thank Don for his support, belief and partnership over the years and the board for their support and guidance. There are so many at the Blues that are unwavering in their commitment to the club, and I’ve valued that immensely.” A process to recruit the new Blues CEO is now underway, with further announcements to be made in due course.

Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for the 2025 international season PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has confirmed she will be navailable for the 2025 international netball season, stepping back from the national side after more than a decade at the top of the game. Since making her debut in 2014, Ekenasio has made 79 appearancesfor the Ferns, playing a key role in New Zealand’s 2019 Netball World Cup triumph and captaining the team to victory in the 2021 and 2024 Constellation Cup series. LATEST HEADLINES: Blues looking for CEO, Hore steps down Galloway heads home from Auckland FC Chiefs elevate Jono Gibbes to head coach NZ Warriors steal win from Knights at death Tactix beat Pulse, seal place in grand final Renowned for her calm leadership and long-range accuracy, Ekenasio has been a powerful force both on and off the court. She was named Silver Ferns captain in 2021 and returned to the role after the birth of her second child. Reflecting on her decision, Ekenasio said choosing to step away from the Silver Ferns for the upcoming international season wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s one I’ve thought deeply about. “I need this break—for my mind, body, and spirit. It’s been an amazing journey, but now it’s time to listen to what I need personally and take space to reset.” “It’s been the greatest honour to represent Aotearoa and to lead this group of amazing women. There is so much talent and within the Ferns environment and I’m excited for what lies ahead.” Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua acknowledges Ekenasio’s decision: “I’ve always supported athletes in making decisions that are right for them. I fully respect Ameliaranne’s choice to step away from the international stage at this time. As a mother and wife, supporting a growing family, alongside the demands of being a high-performance athlete and carrying significant leadership responsibilities, the load can be immense. I personally understand that sometimes being everything to everyone simply isn’t sustainable”. There’s no doubt she will be deeply missed this year, her leadership, presence and unique skillsets are irreplaceable. At the same time, I truly admire her selfless decision. It reflects a deep understanding of the commitment required to be a Silver Fern, and her integrity to step back when she can’t give it her all right now”. “I look forward to welcoming Ameliaranne back when she is ready.” Born in Queensland and of Ngāpuhi descent, Ekenasio made the move to Wellington in 2014 to join the Central Pulse..

Demitric Vaimauga (right) scored one of the NZ Warriors’ three tries in the victory at Newcastle. PHOTO: NZ WARRIORS The NZ Warriors have unfathomably escaped Newcastle with two points after a stunning finish. Second-rower Leka Halasima scored a sensational solo try after the 80 minutes had ticked away as the Warriors stole a 20-15 win from the Knights in Round 20 of the NRL at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday. LATEST HEADLINES: Saints claim 13th NBL banner over Sharks Baby Blacks lose U20 final to South Africa McTaggart wins Diamond League pole vault All Blacks hold off French for series sweep Inexperienced Phoenix shock Wrexham In a frenetic final 10 minutes, Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd missed go-ahead field goal and penalty attempts and later had a pair of two-point field goal tries charged down. Jack Cogger gave Newcastle a 15-14 lead in the 75th minute with a successful field goal, before Boyd had an attempt blocked by Jackson Hastings three minutes later. After the Warriors challenged the play and were awarded a penalty as Hastings was ruled to not be square at the play-the-ball. Boyd missed but had another chance when the Warriors got the ball back. Again it was charged down, but fell to Halasima 45m out, who slipped between Knights players, charged downfield, stepped the fullback and went over in the tackle attempts of three players. Earlier, the Warriors opened the scoring in the eighth minute when centre Adam Pompey ran onto a Boyd kick. But they found themselves down 12-6 at halftime after Newcastle answered with three tries in 10 minutes. Demitric Vaimauga crossed in the 49th minute as the Warriors levelled things up, before Dane Gagai and Boyd traded penalty goals. The win further cemented the Warriors place in the top-four. Just two points outside the top-two, the Warriors are four points clear of the Brisbane Broncos with seven rounds remaining. The Warriors will look to make it three straight wins since their third and final bye week when they host the Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). NZ Warriors 20 (Adam Pompey, Demitric Vaimauga, Leka Halasima tries; Tanah Boyd 3 con, pen) Newcastle Knights 15 (Fletcher Hunt, Dane Gagai, Greg Marzhew tries; Dane Gagai con, Jack Cogger field goal). HT: 6-12

After two seasons as assistant coach, Jono Gibbes will take the reins at the Chiefs. PHOTO: DAVE LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Former All Black and Maori All Blacks captain Jono Gibbes has been appointed as Chiefs head coach.   A respected rugby leader with deep ties to the Chiefs region, Gibbes brings a wealth of international coaching experience and a strong understanding of the Super Rugby Pacific franchise’s values and identity. LATEST HEADLINES: NZ Warriors steal win from Knights at death Tactix beat Pulse, seal place in grand final Saints claim 13th NBL banner over Sharks Baby Blacks lose U20 final to South Africa McTaggart wins Diamond League pole vault Having already served two seasons as a Chiefs assistant coach, Gibbes steps into the role with momentum and continuity after a strong Super Rugby Pacific season.   “Being part of the organisation for the past two years has given me a real appreciation for what’s been built here and how this team has grown into a consistent, competitive unit,” Gibbes said.   “My job now is to help maintain that consistency and keep pushing to unlock the full potential of this team. We have a strong foundation and a lot of talent, so I’m excited about what we can achieve.”   A proud Waikato man, Gibbes captained both Waikato and the Chiefs, earning a combined 132 appearances. Known for his leadership and physicality as a loose forward, he also captained the Māori All Blacks to a historic win over the British and Irish Lions in 2005. He is All Black No 1038, having played eight tests.   After retiring from playing in 2008, Gibbes quickly transitioned into coaching, taking on roles with top international clubs, including Leinster, Clermont Auvergne, La Rochelle, and Ulster. In 2018, he led Waikato to a National Provincial Championship (NPC) title as head coach, before being appointed to lead the New Zealand Under-20s in 2023. He returned to the Chiefs ahead of the 2024 season as an assistant.   Chiefs CEO Simon Graafhuis said the franchise was proud to continue its legacy of strong leadership and commitment to developing talent within the Chiefs rugby ecosystem.   “This is a natural progression for Jono and for our coaching group,” Graafhuis said.   “He understands the fabric of this club, the importance of our provincial unions, and the aspirations of our team and community. We’re excited to move forward with Jono at the helm, and I know he’s ready to make our people proud.”   Former head coach Clayton McMillan added that the team was in superb hands.   “Jono brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a strong connection to the region. The coaching, management and playing group has a lot of continuity and cohesion, which is a strong foundation to build from. “I have no doubt this group will lead the Chiefs to great things and continue to excite and inspire our loyal supporters, stakeholders and whānau.”

Celebrating another title the Wellington Saints beat the Southland Sharks for the NBL title PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Wellington Saints have scored a narrow win over the Southland Sharks to secure their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title. Playing to a sold out crowd at Wellington’s TSB Arena on Sunday afternoon, the Aaron Young-coached Saints defeated the Sharks 88-83. LATEST HEADLINES: Baby Blacks lose U20 final to South Africa McTaggart wins Diamond League pole vault All Blacks hold off French for series sweep Tall Ferns fifth at FIBA Women's Asia Cup Inexperienced Phoenix shock Wrexham Young had lost the last three finals with the Auckland Tuatara before moving south to the Saints and finally got his championship. However the Saints had Hyrum Harris at his best with 20 points, 14 rebounds and three assists combining well alongside Australian Nick Marshall, who posted 16 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. New Tall Blacks captain Jordan Ngatai contributed 19 points, Australian guard Shaun Bruce 13 points and Izayah Le'afa 11 points. For the Sharks, Kiwi Sam Timmins was impressive with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists while league MVP Josiah Allick finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Keylan Boone was the Sharks leading scorer with 19 points and six rebounds to give coaches Jonathann Yim and John Auld some hope. Considering the Sharks did not look like finals contenders until the back end of the season, the fact they beat defending champions the Rams to make the final was impressive enough. Wellington Saints 88 (Hyrum Harris 20pts, Jordan Ngatai 19, Shaun Bruce 13) Southland Sharks 83 (Keylan Boone 19pts, Sam Timmins 17, Josiah Allick 15) 1Q: 25-25, HT: 41-44, 3Q: 67-60

A smile on the face of Karin Berger as the Tactixerned a place in the ANZ Premiership Grand Final PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY/NETBALL NZ A strong fourth quarter has taken the Mainland Tactix into their third ANZ Premiership grand final after coming from behind to beat the Central Pulse in the elimination final. The Tactix kept their clean sheet at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch for the season with a 57-52 win over the Pulse on Sunday, meaning they will meet the Northern Mystics in Auckland for the title next Sunday. LATEST HEADLINES: Saints claim 13th NBL title over Sharks Baby Blacks lose U20 final to South Africa McTaggart wins Diamond League pole vault All Blacks hold off French for series sweep Tall Ferns fifth at FIBA Women's Asia Cup They needed to rally a huge defensive effort in the last super shot period of play as the Pulse, netted four super shots in an attempt to steal back the lead. But backed by their home crowd and some key gains from goal defence Karin Burger, the Tactix held their composure to push through to the Grand Final – a first for new coach Donna Wilkins. A mix of the defensive pressure through the court and the growing confidence to let the ball go into Ellie Bird, over the top of the long reach of Kelly Jackson, ignited the Tactix late in the third spell and the momentum carried through to the deciding quarter as the hosts started to take control of the match. In contrast, the easy ball that had earlier gone into Pulse shooter Amelia Walmsley dried up for the visitors who found themselves facing a nine-goal deficit midway through the last spell. The Tactix had earlier sprung a surprise in their starting line-up with Burger moving out to the wing and Paris Lokotui taking her spot alongside Jane Watson in the defensive circle. The familiar frontline of Holly Mather, Erikana Pedersen – playing her 100th match for the Tactix – and Te Paea Selby-Rickit at goal attack while Bird got the nod ahead of Martina Salmon at goal shooter. Missing three of their regular starters, including Parris Mason (injury), Whitney Souness and Fa’amu Ioane on the bench, the Pulse went with the experience of Gabi Simpson at centre, Maddy Gordon on the wing and Ainsleyana Puleiata at wing defence while Laura Balmer again teamed with Kelly Jackson in the defensive circle with Amelia Walmsley and Tiana Metuarau pairing up in the shooting circle. With their seasons on the line, each side kept their nerves buried scoring from their centre passes and turnovers from either side kept the scoreline even early in the stanza. Finding the tall timber at either end of the court was aim of both teams – the Tactix moving the ball quickly around the circle while the Pulse looked for the high ball into Walmsley – success coming from the two camps with the scores locked at 5-5. The Tactix’ defensive unit attempted to attack the ball outside of the circle, shutting down options into Walmsley, but the quick release from Tiana Metuarau into her shooter gave the visitors the edge in a frenetic first quarter. Souness and Ioane were injected into the match, heading into the super shot period, and another gain to the Pulse gave them a 14-10 advantage at the break. Metuarau attempted her first goal of the game, and landed it, to keep her side ahead on the resumption of play but the Tactix returned to the court with intent, looking to close the four-goal buffer. The struggles up front however returned to the Tactix play, with no easy entry into the shooting circle and an intercept from Jackson gave the visitors a six-goal lead midway through the second quarter. Gordon dictated the tempo up front for the Pulse, hitting the circle edge and firing ball into Walmsley prompting a time-out from the Tactix to switch the defensive line with Burger moving to goal defence and Lokotui to the wing. Five goals remained the difference heading into the second super shot period as the Pulse brought two-point specialist Amorangi Malesala into the match, but it was the Tactix who netted the first long bomb of the game with Selby-Rickit helping to close the gap to 26-30 on the buzzer for halftime. Four quick goals to the Pulse at the start of the second half changed momentum and every goal the hosts were able to net was hard earned as the intensity increased. The midcourt defensive efforts from the Tactix brought them back into the match with two turnovers allowing the hosts to cut the deficit to just two, warming up the red-and-black fans in the stands. Patience with ball in hand was needed and the deflections started to mount for the Tactix as they levelled the scores with two minutes left in the spell, going into the turn with a 41-40 lead.

Finn Reynolds now has three ATP Challenger Tour titles with James Watt in 2025 PHOTO: MORELAS OPEN The New Zealand tennis duo of James Watt and Finn Reynolds have won their third ATP Challenger Tour title in 2025, this time in Granby, Quebec. They beat Australian Kody Pearson and Japan's Yuta Shimizu 6-3, 6-4 in the final in just over an hour's play. LATEST HEADLINES: McTaggart wins Diamond League title All Blacks hold off French in third test Tall Ferns fifth at FIBA Women's Asia Cup Inexperienced Phoenix upset Wrexham Reynolds, Watt fifth Challenger ATP final The pair will take their current doubles rankings of 132 for Reynolds and 149 for Watt closer to the top 100 as a result. The two 25-year-olds had previous won titles at the Cary and Tyler Challengers in the United States. They were beaten finalists at the Ostrava Challenger in the Czech Republic and Morelas Challenger in Mexico earlier in the year.

Celebration time for New Zeland's Olivia McTaggart winning the Diamond League pole vault PHOTO: WORLD ATHLETICS/DIAMOND LEAGUE New Zealand’s Olivia McTaggart has won the women’s pole vault at the London Diamond League, her first success at this level. The 25-year-old Auckland won on personal best countback, beating world champion Katie Moon, European champion Angelica Moser and USA’s Emily Grove, all four clearing 4.73 metres.. LATEST HEADLINES: All Blacks hold off French in third test Tall Ferns fifth at FIBA Women's Asia Cup Inexperienced Phoenix upset Wrexham Reynolds, Watt fifth Challenger ATP final Cacace signs for Wrexham Football Club McTaggart won the gold as she was the only jumper to clear make the height on her second attempt. McTaggart's mark was 2cm better than her previous personal-best, a mark set five days ago at the Spitzen Leichtathletik meet in Luzern, Switzerland. The vault qualifies McTaggart for the World Championships in Tokyo in September.